This blog is dedicated to sharing the concept that our hands are essential to learning- that we engage the world and its wonders, sensing and creating primarily through the agency of our hands. We abandon our children to education in boredom and intellectual escapism by failing to engage their hands in learning and making.
Tuesday, July 31, 2007
Today with the Diablo Woodworkers, we cut more mortises in the front legs, arms and seat sides. Our discussion of furniture design was very animated in the morning, and it was exciting for me to see such enthusiasm. Tomorrow evening I'll meet with a group of woodworking teachers and educators to help stimulate some interest in working with the Diablo club to create an area high school woodworking competition. As you may know, I do love the opportunity to discuss the relationship between the hands and learning. Keep your fingers crossed please that the discussion helps to build confidence in the value of woodworking programs in schools. The photos above were taken in today's class
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