7th and 8th Grade Art

We had one day of art this week, missing our Monday class due to advisory with Kate. The students continued work in the Maker Space finishing the necessary measuring and final cuts for the candy dispenser. Each student is creating a 5 1/2" x 5 1/2" wooden base with a slide to dispense candy. This is a beginning wood project that covers many areas of basic woodworking skills. The student has to measure accurately, layout a pattern so they can cut the 5 required pieces, use the chop saw, drill press, sander, hand drill and scroll saw to create the stand. They are all being safe, following the strict rules of the Maker Space and enjoying using the power tools. I am trying to instill a heightened level of craftsmanship with their work and am making sure that they are taking the time to measure correctly and sand the surfaces of their dispenser. 

If you have any extra glass jars you can donate to the project, please send them in! Mason jars are the perfect size, but any glass jar with a lid would be helpful.