WOODWORKING WITH THE RANGER

Woodworking With the Ranger: Woodcraft, tradition-inspired, hands-on for everyone.

Step back into the tradition of handcraft. In this ongoing series, the Interpretive Ranger will guide you through woodworking projects that connect practical skills with the natural resources of Fontainebleau. From carving spoons and spatulas to shaping walking sticks or trying your hand at whittling, each session highlights a different project and the timeless art of working with wood.

This program will be a mix of demonstration and hands-on. There will be no electric or gas-powered tools used, only traditional hand tools. We are limited on tools. But if you have your own and have always wanted to start using them, please feel free to bring them.

We'll meet on the back patio of the Visitors Center every 2nd and 4th Sunday afternoon at 1:00p. This is a come-and-go event . Visitors are welcome to drop in anytime during program hours. No registration or additional fees required.

Dates and Projects: 
10/12 - Build and Use a Shaving Horse
10/26 - Making Wooden Utensils
11/9  - Walking Sticks and Canes
11/23 - Build and Use a Lathe
12/14 - Making Holes (Traditional Drill Tools and Techniques)