Woodcraft Training for Early Years, KS1 & KS2

Name: Woodcraft Training for Early Years, KS1 & KS2
Start: 2024-11-15T13:30:00+01:00
End: 2024-11-15T17:00:00+01:00
Location: Crudgington Moor Lane Kynnersley, TF6 6 Wellington, United Kingdom

Schedule

Fri Nov 15 2024 at 01:30 pm to 05:00 pm

UTC+01:00

Location

Crudgington Moor Lane Kynnersley, TF6 6 Wellington, United Kingdom | Telford, EN

Course Overview:
This three-hour course is designed to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of selecting the most suitable wood and tools for various woodworking tasks.
Course Content:
Examination of different types of wood, including their specific uses, strengths, and weaknesses.
Overview of various woodworking tools, their purposes, and their proper and safe usage.
Exploration of dowelling techniques as an alternative to using nails for wood joining.
Practical demonstrations, including whittling to create a decorated marshmallow stick, making a mallet, a peg, and a whistle.
Outcomes:
By the end of the course, participants will:
Be able to identify common types of wood and understand their properties.
Demonstrate safe, competent, and appropriate use of a range of tools.
Gain practical experience in creating several woodworking items.
Understand the principles of risk assessment in the use of tools within a school setting.
Acquire knowledge of the risks and benefits associated with using tools with children, including considerations of skill and age appropriateness.