Great work by L.M. in Spring 2018 – wow! Laminated poplar and purpleheart, and all turned, sanded, and finished by hand.
Self-Directed Wood Projects
In memoriam
Our friend, mentor, Teacher-on-Call, and retired shop teacher, Graeme McFadyen, passed away in Spring 2018. Two students, L.M. and D.S. found a partially-completed bowl that Graeme had been working on, finished it, and wood-burned a memoriam by hand. This bowl will be on display in our shop to commemorate Mr. McFadyen, and all that he has done for the Comox Valley community over the past several decades. R.I.P.
self-directed cutting board
Very creative self-directed “drunken cutting board” done by JV in Spring 2018. Lots of work and patience went into this inaugural project – great job!
Scroll saw Vancouver Island piece
Incredible laminated project by EF in Grade 10! E. chose a variety of wood species, prepped and laminated them, and went a step further with the scroll saw, cutting out an intricate outline of Vancouver Island. CS’s finger is pointing to Comox :).
amazing self-directed projects
J.L. in Grade 11 made this unique stepstool and clock – fabulous work!
Self-directed wood projects
Great self-directed projects by B.B. and T.M. in Grade 12!
upcycled pallet bedframe
A former Woodworking student, K.B., made this stunning upcycled bedframe out of pallets – amazing work!!
self-directed wood projects
I’m always excited to facilitate skilled students bringing in their own ideas! Featured here are projects by Grade 10 students: rolling pins and a game by J.L., as well as a stick-shift knob by J.T. (Engraving was done outside of Highland). Excellent work!
Stunning wood piece
Very impressive project by J.L. in Grade 10. Handle was carved by hand, whale tail profile was cut out on the bandsaw. Check out the before and after (after features a leather strap and a wood burning of J.L.’s home – Read Island).
Wood lathe projects
A few wood lathe projects from last Spring, made by some of our keener Grade 8 students! First photo is a foot massager made as an early Mother’s Day gift by S.B., and the stylish fish-bonker was made by C.H. for a Father’s Day present (wood-burning and design all done by hand). Great work, folks!
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