Industrial Arts

Metal Shop 

Unravel the mysteries of metal and discover how to make cool projects that will amaze you, your family, and your friends.  Did you know aluminum melts at 1,200 degrees and can be poured into molds to form all kinds of awesome stuff? Learn the ancient art of blacksmithing and make a hot dog roaster you can actually use in class! This fun, hands-on class is all about making outrageous projects to enhance and develop your creative potential while introducing you to the basics of metalworking. This is a wonderful and unique opportunity to learn how to use a wide variety of shop tools and develop skills that last a lifetime. Safety is always an important part of this program and is thoroughly stressed. Frequently Asked Questions

Woods 1

Saws humming, the sound of hammers hitting nails and the rich aroma of sawdust are all part of working in wood. Learn to use the tools of the trade as Woods 1 introduces students to the safe use of hand and power tools. No previous wood experience is needed. Students will learn to build a sanding block, push/pull, pasta tool, nameplate, box, pen, and various projects of your choice. This is a fun, hands-on class that will give the beginning wood student good basic wood skills.

Special Note: In all Industrial Arts classes, safety is always an important part of the program and will be thoroughly stressed.  After watching the video about these classes, you can see the wood shop and get more questions answered about Woods and Model Engineering.

Woods 2

Woods 2 is an extension of Woods 1 for those students with a desire to develop more advanced woodworking skills. In this class students will use their wood skills to build a jewelry box, laminating project (e.g. cutting board or skateboard), wood bank, scroll saw project, lathe project, and other projects of your choice. This is fun and challenging with more independent work time. Passing Woods 1 with a C grade or better is required.

Special Note: In all Industrial Arts classes, safety is always an important part of the program and will be thoroughly stressed.  After watching the video about these classes, you can see the wood shop and get more questions answered about Woods and Model Engineering.

Model Engineering 

Do you want to have fun at school?  Do you enjoy designing, building, and testing things?  Do you like racing, flying and modifying things? Here is your class.  We will build and fly airplanes. Design, build and fly rockets. Design, build, and race cars.  Build machines. This class is designed to make learning fun!

Special Note: In all Industrial Arts classes, safety is always an important part of the program and will be thoroughly stressed.  After watching the video about these classes, you can see the wood shop and get more questions answered about Woods and Model Engineering.