In this class you will learn carving techniques, use of hand tools, and start on your way to making fantastic works of art out of wood. All levels and 13+ are welcome.

Students will:

• Learn new terminology pertaining to woodcarving
• be able to properly use hand tools to remove wood and texture the wood surface
• know the many different styles of woodcarving created from all over the world
• know what tools to acquire to carve a project, how to sharpen, and safe and proper care of tools.
• know how to properly paint, wax, finish, and display the carving.

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Join The Good Wood Guys for lessons in using resin with Good Wood. We will start with basic differences between epoxy and resin, move to wood preparation, and continue to using forms and molds. Students will ultimately create an approximately 17”x 20” x 1.5” piece which could be used as a small table top, wall art, or serving tray. Supplies included.

Poetry isn't just Dr. Seuss or Shakespeare. Poetry is a way of expressing your view of reality, telling a story or conveying emotion. A poem can be long and unstructured or short and specific. The possibilities are endless. In this class we will learn about different styles and discover the poet in your heart.

Ever wonder what to do with the extra sawdust from a project? We do! Join The Good Wood Guys for an introduction to making sawdust hypertufa, rustic, textured pots made from Portland cement, sawdust, and water. We will discuss basic terminology and various recipes before putting our knowledge to work on a project. Students will leave with their own hypertufa pot, perfect for the house or patio. We will discuss the basic concepts involved in creating the Hypertufa material, the technique for pressing and drying, and press our own planters."

We have all attended a golden anniversary party or other event and seen a slide show of family pictures playing to music in the background. In this short class, you will learn everything you need to know to create your own dynamic slideshow! Your finished product will include a title slide, music, transitions, special effects, scrolling credits, and your favorite photos, of course. Pre-requisite: General knowledge of MS Office Applications and the ribbon.

We have all attended a golden anniversary party or other event and seen a slide show of family pictures playing to music in the background. In this short class, you will learn everything you need to know to create your own dynamic slideshow! Your finished product will include a title slide, music, transitions, special effects, scrolling credits, and your favorite photos, of course. Pre-requisite: General knowledge of MS Office Applications and the ribbon.

Make small boxes with previously used greeting cards. These boxes can be used as party favors or to store small items. Please bring several previously used greeting cards with a design on the front cover. Other supplies will be provided.