Beginning Woodworking

Tutor: Sid Leys, Instructor | James Hueston, Assistant

Suggested Grade Level: Level A (Grades 9/10) and Level B (Grades 11/12)

Time: Tuesdays, Period 2: 12pm - 2pm AND (Full) Period 3: 2:30-4:30 PM | February 4 -May 19, 2020 (makeup date May 26 if needed)

Location: Carpenter's Union, 3800 Highbury Ave S, London, ON N6N 1P3 (Workshop)

Max: 12 students

Cost: $220

Description

This course introduces students to the basics of woodworking safety, tools, and materials while teaching them the skills needed to design and build multiple construction projects both individually and within a team. Through at-home study and in-class presentations students will learn about and apply knowledge of jobsite safety, measuring and marking tools, basic carpentry hand tools, and power tools for cutting, shaping, fastening, and finishing. Time permitting, students may also learn the basics of coding and using a CNC machine to create work they can bring home and keep. This course takes place within a fully-equipped modern and professional woodworking shop under the expert eyes of master carpenters. Student will be required to design and draw their own projects, prepare and deliver presentations, and work within a team to produce a final group project--all of which will receive evaluation from instructor(s).

Required Materials

No additional cost. All required tools, project materials, and educational materials (Career Connections Project Book 1, by Capenter’s International Training Fund, Maker Space software subscriptions, pdf books, etc.) are supplied by the instructor.

Steel toed boots are recommended.

Additional recommended reading materials will be suggested.