SeekingSimplicity Posted August 24, 2010 Share Posted August 24, 2010 Hi, I'm trying to come up with some handwork ideas for one of my girls. She's tried knitting, crochet, sewing, cross stitch.... but none of those are her cup of tea. I'm trying to find the right outlet for her, but I don't know about much beyond the things I"ve mentioned, so I don't really know what she could try out. I got to thinking about wood working, because I'm planning a unit on local history, and would be a good craft to go along with it. Where would be a good place to start looking for simple projects she could do? (she's 9, btw) Some other ideas that I've thought she might like are sculpting, collages, and floral arrangements (she likes arranging things), but I don't really have any interest myself, so I'm not sure how to introduce those to her. Help? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Jana Posted August 25, 2010 Share Posted August 25, 2010 (edited) My boys have these. They might be a bit young for your daughter, but my boys have loved them. Home Depot and Lowes both have craft workshops on the weekend that are usually woodworking. That might be a good place to start--since they're free. ETA: That same company sells a booklet with woodworking ideas. We have purchased it and imho it is NOT worth the money. Edited August 25, 2010 by Jana Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 25, 2010 Share Posted August 25, 2010 I was thinking Home Depot also. Our local YMCA also has woodworking and crafty classes that are fairly inexpensive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audrey Posted August 25, 2010 Share Posted August 25, 2010 There is a marvelous book by Les Walker called Carpentry for Children. It is recently OOP, but you can still get it used. You might check to see if your library has it. It is used in several Waldorf-inspired programs. It uses only hand tools and starts with very basic projects, moving to more complex concepts. Some are short projects, some much longer. My dh and ds did nearly all the projects in it together and have had a wonderful time. They are finishing up their go-cart for a rally later this month. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted August 25, 2010 Share Posted August 25, 2010 She might like soap carving http://www.amazon.com/Soap-Carving-Children-Schiffer-Woodcarvers/dp/0764308599 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazzyfizzle Posted August 25, 2010 Share Posted August 25, 2010 That book looks great Audrey. Just ordered it through library loan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosie_0801 Posted August 25, 2010 Share Posted August 25, 2010 How about tablet weaving? You can knock up a loom for about $5. Rosie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeanne in MN Posted August 25, 2010 Share Posted August 25, 2010 We havea wood carvers club in our small community of 4500. They start beginners out making a letter opener with a loon as the handle or carving a small bird. Might be something to check into also? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cera Posted August 25, 2010 Share Posted August 25, 2010 I have had good luck with our local adult continuing education office for kids classes. Ours will allow kids to take some of the classes if the teacher agrees and they attend with an adult. Also, some of the teachers are willing to do private classes on the side or have leads to kids classes in the same subject. We found a language tutor and a theater class this way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nevergiveup Posted August 25, 2010 Share Posted August 25, 2010 Caning. Furniture refinishing. Mechanics--we have a young girl in our local tractor club. Gardening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unsinkable Posted August 25, 2010 Share Posted August 25, 2010 Hi, I'm trying to come up with some handwork ideas for one of my girls. She's tried knitting, crochet, sewing, cross stitch.... but none of those are her cup of tea. I'm trying to find the right outlet for her, but I don't know about much beyond the things I"ve mentioned, so I don't really know what she could try out. I got to thinking about wood working, because I'm planning a unit on local history, and would be a good craft to go along with it. Where would be a good place to start looking for simple projects she could do? (she's 9, btw) Some other ideas that I've thought she might like are sculpting, collages, and floral arrangements (she likes arranging things), but I don't really have any interest myself, so I'm not sure how to introduce those to her. Help? What about beading? I got a book from the library called Start to Bead by Jill Thomas. The projects are really nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeekingSimplicity Posted August 25, 2010 Author Share Posted August 25, 2010 Thanks for all great ideas! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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