This beginning woodworking and wood-whittling class invites students to explore traditional carving techniques through hands-on making. Students will carve a personalized hiking stick, adding decorative designs through wood burning or paint. To finish their piece, they will wrap the handle with leather strips and paracord for both comfort and style, and then practice using them on a nature hike! Students will also be introduced to Norwegian-style spoon carving, learning foundational skills while creating a functional wooden spoon. This class emphasizes craftsmanship, patience, and creative expression through working with natural materials.
Woodworking
About ExplorSchool
For Rising 6th – 8th Grade Students
Your Summer of Discovery Awaits
MITY’s ExplorSchool provides rising 6th-8th grade students a unique opportunity to investigate new topics and dive deeper into their passions at a level that is challenging and motivating. Intellectually curious students take two classes, one in the morning and one in the afternoon, enabling them to explore different disciplines, experience things that are not possible within a normal school setting, and forge new friendships.