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Shop class is open to all 5th - 12th grade students as well as adults. This course is set up so that as students learn and master certain skills and tasks they are encouraged to move up in degree of difficulty as well as use of different tools. A student may join the class at any time throughout the year.

This is a structured how-to course with instructor guidance involving demonstration and hands-on instruction in which students practice skills and techniques that can be applied to all fine woodworking. This course requires proficiency and attention to shop safety and awareness.

All projects in this course work involve the following:

• Safety procedures
• Proper selection and use of tools
• Measuring and math
• Budgeting
• Techniques for cutting and assembling

This course is ideal for beginners or for students who have some experience. The shop is set up so that students gradually learn the use of certain tools, practices, layout and shop safety associated with the increase in difficulty of new projects.

All students start out with a simple project to demonstrate mastery of safety and skills

Projects

Projects completed by Grades 5 - Adult

Signs Frames Bookcases Stools DogHouse Lamp

Sled Fish Shanty Glider Rocker Model Cars, Airplanes, Buildings, Boats Carts Adirondack Chair

Bar Tack Box Nightstands Book Holders Coat Rack Candle Stick Holders

And many others...

Shop Goals

Safe place to explore talents and materials
Safe place to learn new skills and safe work habits
Safe place to develop and construct projects

Suppliers' Links

Cyr Lumber | Russell Supply | North End Hardwood (Grey Clairmont) | Western Tool Supply