Weekly woodwork classes begin in Fourth Grade and meet in our beautiful applied arts studio. The studio has a full collection of hand-working tools which the students will be introduced to over the years. Emphasis is placed on the construction of simple practical objects incorporating the form of the wood collected, with designs becoming increasingly difficult as the grades progress. Students start by learning about local forest species, establishing a connection to local forests and native species, and gaining an understanding about basic tree morphology as it pertains to working with wood. The students cut and split the wood, in preparation for their projects using fundamental tools such as the handsaw, chisel, gouge, rasp, carving knives and sandpaper. With these tools students learn to shape, smooth and polish wood. The underlying goal of woodwork class is to teach students patience, perseverance and to take pride in their work.