Into the wood: Creative Woodworking Camp

A creative, hands-on, and fun woodworking holiday camp! Make something new each day and at the end of camp, you will have three wonderfully unique woodwork pieces that are designed and made by you.

What will I learn:

The smell and feel of wood, using real tools, working with a natural material, the sounds of hammering and sawing, hands and minds working together to express their imagination and to solve problems, and the use of strength and coordination: all go together to captivate young children’s interest. The importance of woodwork in early childhood education – building confidence and providing a foundation for lifelong learning and STEAM.

• Safety in the workshop
• How to use different hand tools
• Sanding techniques
• Joining methods

1ST Project - Mini Garden

Design and create your own mini zen garden! During this workshop, you will first build a wooden garden tray. Next, learn about air plants and choose 2 of your favourites. Finally, assemble and decorate your very own zen garden.

2ND Project - Busy Bot Wooden Fidget Cube

This playful wooden toy provides a convenient and simple way to occupy your hands and other senses.

Students will be provided a wood cube and fun miscellaneous hardware for this project. The goal is for students to explore the integration of different materials with wood! The open-ended nature of the workshop tests creativity, drives imagination and imparts new skills. 

3RD Project - Wooden Toy Camera

Creative thinking is the ability to come up with unique, original solutions. In this workshop, design and make your own version of a camera using various types of wood and interesting wooden parts! Finally, add a finishing touch using wood oil or beeswax.

Additional details: 

• Feel free to take a short break if needed
• Attire: Compulsory to wear covered toe-shoes. Comfortable, No loose or flowy clothing.
• No use of heavy power tools for the safety of the children.
• Safety goggle is provided to each participant

What to expect:

Woodworking is a wonderful way to develop character. This 3-day creative woodworking camp is about coming up with your own ideas and thinking for yourself - Being creative thinkers, all while we get to play, learn, design, and make! At the end, all three sessions will have wonderfully unique outcomes.

Additional details:

- Attire: Please wear closed-toe shoes to the venue.

- Attire: Comfortable, No loose or flowy clothing.

- No use of power tools for the safety of the children.

- All personal PPE (personal protective equipment) will be provided