Under the Tree

Drop-in Outdoor Workshops for kids 6 through 12

Saturdays and Sundays 10 to noon

August 7 & 8, 2010
August 14 & 15, 2010

Let your kids learn the basics of woodworking with John Edwards under the old apple tree. We can retreat indoors if the weather turns damp.

In this program the kids will make simple projects like a name board, bird-house, CD-shelf or a small tool box. They'll learn how to use a hand saw, hand drills, safe use of a hammer to nail boards together, using sandpaper to finish the project. Additional creative points are awarded for decoration with paints or crayons.

John is truly gifted with children (not counting his own three) - his gentle and encouraging manner keeps kids on track and learning for the whole session.

Class fee is $15 per meeting & includes materials.

Note: These sessions are literally drop in - if there is space you can drop your kids off or stay and participate.

We do not take on line registration for these classes. Please call John (360) 385-6840 to check on availability.

Skateboard Workshop

One class over two weekends:

August 7 & 8, 2010
August 14 & 15, 2010
1-4pm on each of the four days

In this series of weekend afternoon classes, kids 10 and up will build  their own skateboard decks and at the end of the class will attach trucks to make a ready-to-use skateboard. You need to attend all four classes to finish the skateboard.

The classes will run something like:

• Making a foam form for the skateboard deck
• Cutting a stack of veneer on the band saw
• Gluing up the veneer
• Vacuum pressing the veneer stack on to the form
• Shaping the deck
• Decorating the deck
• Putting an oil finish on the deck
• Installing non-slip pads
• Installing the trucks
• Testing the skateboard

Note: If your kid is going to test the board please ensure they have a helmets, knee and elbow protection.

The Port Townsend Elks (Lodge 317) are generously spnsoring the course and the Port Townsend School of Woodworking is donating the shop time for this course to keep the class as afforable as possible.

John Edwards started building skateboards in 1968, and has never quite lost the habit - in fact he passed the habit onto his daughter who now runs a small skateboard company. For more information contact John at (360) 385-6840

Class size:  8 students  (Minimum enrollment 4 students by July 31st)
Cost:           $250 (includes tuition and materials)