Submitted by: Thistle, Troop 446. Links listed below for helps.
Skill Builder:
SB #3: I made something from wood--a bird house.
SB #4: I visited "Lisa's Ceramics" in our town,
she offers courses in ceramic painting. I compared the costs of different
courses she offered and she is willing to teach our troop.
Technology:
T #3: Technology has made stenciling available to anyone
through the use of plastic stencils. They can be found in many stores varying
in price. I stenciled the birdhouse I made as well as some wooden napkin
holders donated to the local nursing home.
T #4: I visited a woodworker's shop and he demonstrated how
to use a jigsaw, a plane, a router, and a finishing sander. He discussed safety
precautions before and during the demonstrations. Some in particular are: to
wear safety glasses or eye protection, always be aware of where your tools are,
turn off any electrical tools when not in use and careful handling electrical
tools.
Service Projects:
SP #1: I helped to teach younger girls how to stencil and
helped them make wooden bird houses like mine.
SP #2: I painted and stenciled wooden napkin holders and
donated them to the local nursing home for their dining room tables at
Christmas time.
Career Exploration:
CE #1: While visiting Lisa's Ceramics, I interviewed Ms.
Lisa. She got started as a young girl interested in painting and art. She went
onto college and got a degree in Art, she first taught school as an art
teacher. After her first child was born she decided that she wanted to stay
home and then decided to open a ceramic shop. She teaches painting along with
selling ceramics pieces unfinished and finished. She offers a class twice a
week to anyone. She showed me how to pour molds and how to fire them.
Links: Craft
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Links: Art
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Capt. Froggy