Maker Projects for Kids Who Love Woodworking

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TIME TO Take a piece of wood and fashion it into something useful or beautiful or both Wood is an amazing material that can be endlessly reused In this book we look at ways to use woodworking skills from using popsicle sticks to making a birdhouse A MAKER MOVEMENT The maker movement is all about learning through hands on real world experience Working with wood is part of the maker movement A makerspace is a place where people can gather to share resources knowledge and work on projects Try new things and create new possibilities Use your imagination practical skills and spirit of adventure to become a woodworker NEW FROM OLD Become part of a centuries old tradition of craftspeople who have enjoyed the process of carpentry to make best use of wood At its most basic wood can be used for strength in providing support in construction It can also be shaped into simple or elaborate furniture Woodworking helps you to develop both vour practical and creative skills Wood comes from a living tree When part of a tree is cut down the wood is no longer living However you can make it live by reshaping and forming it into something ne Treat it with wonder Marvel at its structure and properties Create and make something