For 3rd to 5th Grades

In this wood shop class, students will build their wood working skills whether they are complete beginners or have some previous experience.

We will focus on skill development as we work through projects designed to introduce basic carpentry concepts such as blueprints, shaping, joinery and finish. Children will use hand tools as well as begin to get comfortable using power drills and a bandsaw. Over the course of 13 weeks, students will make three separate woodworking projects that are open to their own design interpretations: an animal shaped pencil holder, a wood stool, and a gumball dispenser. These creations will go home with them to be used and proudly cherished for years!

Students must come to class with closed toe shoes and their hair tied back if long and wear our safety glasses when using tools. We will dedicate time in each class to go over safety and behavior around tools. Students are expected to be able to follow safety protocols to participate in this class.

This class will run for thirteen weeks. We will provide a walking school bus from Union Elementary School to Wilder Arts Studio.

(We are committed to our students, families, and staff safety and health. To register for this class, children must have had at least their first COVID vaccination or have an appointment to receive their first COVID vaccination. All Wilder Arts staff are fully vaccinated. Everyone will be required to wear masks, regardless of vaccination status inside the studio. We will also continue to open windows and utilize our 3 air purifiers. We will also utilize our outdoor space for snacks and work.)

Thursdays 3pm to 5pm | August 25, 2022 to November 17, 2022