What's included
Class Experience
Are you moving out and getting your own place soon? Or maybe you love to make gifts to give? Join us in this flexible schedule course to use your woodworking skills to make your very own cutting board. This course discusses safe usage of various power tools, including the table saw, sander, and router. It also discusses cutting board safety and the importance of using food-safe supplies when making items for the kitchen. Every Monday morning, Assignments, a Lecture and various websites for exploration (including, but not limited to video clips and images) will be posted pertaining to the week's topic. These should be viewed no later than Wednesday evening. Wednesday morning, Discussion Questions will be posted. Students are expected to participate with no fewer than three posts/comments, no later than the following Monday. I will monitor and add to discussion as needed. Assignments are due the following Monday. Study Outline: Week 1 - Supplies Week 2 - Power Tools Week 3 - Assembly Week 4 - Finish Students should know how to safely use power tools.
Learning Goals
Students will successfully make a cutting board.
Students will be able to select food-safe products for woodworking.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
This course uses power tools. If used improperly, injury or death may occur. ADULT SUPERVISION REQUIRED.
Supply List
Scrap hard, closed-grain, wood OR cutting board kit (EXAMPLE: https://www.amazon.com/Combo-Walnut-Cherry-Hard-Maple/dp/B083ZPJ7NZ/ref=pd_bxgy_1/131-1117447-3111019?pd_rd_w=tpk0O&pf_rd_p=fd3ebcd0-c1a2-44cf-aba2-bbf4810b3732&pf_rd_r=MYJ55GAG5X0QA3E3YFBD&pd_rd_r=ea6f7451-266a-47a9-a0b8-efbb5476d0cb&pd_rd_wg=jDQqW&pd_rd_i=B083ZPJ7NZ&psc=1) Chop Saw (miter, circular, or hand saw) Food Safe Glue Table Saw (if not using a kit) Sander (recommended) Sand Paper Planer (recommended if not using a kit) Clamps Square Tape Measure Food-Safe Finish Router (optional) Food-Safe Stain (optional)
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
Hello! My name is Kristin. I was a licensed Teacher in Oregon prior to having children (ages 8-12) and focusing on their education. I earned a Masters of Arts in Teaching degree from Western Oregon University in Middle and Secondary Education for Science and Health.
Most my classes focus in health and science, particularly the Middle School level, as I’ve found I enjoy that age group the best. I do have many interests and hobbies, so some classes venture outside the core academic realm and into hobby land. We live in southern Colorado on a small ranch where we enjoy animals, gardening, and self sufficiency in a very challenging climate.
My goal is to instill a desire to learn with lessons that are meaningful and enjoyable. I remember sitting in a desk in front of a whiteboard, bored out of my mind, thinking, “There is no way I will EVER need to know this!” Yet, when I became an adult, I quickly realized, that yes, I did need to know most of the information I was taught. I have needed to go back and relearn much of what I previously ignored as useless information. When you can apply information to your life it becomes meaningful. I like lessons to focus on application: how can I use this knowledge in MY life; why do I need to know this? I am so excited to meet your child and help them apply the knowledge they're acquiring to their life!
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Live Group Class
$5
weekly or $20 for 4 weeks4 weeks
Completed by 2 learners
No live video meetings
Ages: 15-18