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pugilato

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« on: September 29, 2011, 04:58 PM »
I am thinking of moving back home to Puerto Rico, and am thinking of offering some woodworking classes through the continuing education system at the university.  I am in the beginning phases of this, mostly thinking of a curriculum, and was wondering if anyone knew of similar programs where you are that I can go over to a website and look at their curriculum.

I am also interested to hear of any comments, suggestions, etc from you all.

My initial thoughts are to offer a short shop safety class (pre-requisite to being able to sign up for any other class), then start building up the skills and use of different pieces of equipment and/or hand tools through simple projects.  For example, a cutting board may be an introduction to gluing.  A box or picture frame could be an introduction to working with miters. 

Any comments would be appreciated.

Thanks,
Andy
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« Reply #1 on: September 29, 2011, 05:10 PM »
Andy,

Without going into specifics, ask yourself these questions if you haven't already.

What am I skilled at?

What am I skilled at teaching from those skills? (not meant in a negative way but there are very skilled people who aren't good at teaching what they know)

What do I want others to learn?

From there I think you would be able to come up with a curriculum that you're comfortable with.

I applaud you and good luck!
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« Reply #2 on: September 30, 2011, 09:38 AM »

LA ESCUELA DE ARTES PLÁSTICA  in San Juan has a furniture curriculum that you can look into and maybe get some ideas as to how to go about fulfilling your endeavors. Great idea and good luck Pugilato!  Smile
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Jay Knoll

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« Reply #3 on: September 30, 2011, 10:39 PM »
Andy

Take a look at this book

http://www.amazon.com/Woodworking-Basics-Mastering-Essentials-Craftsmanship/dp/156158620X


It essentially summarizes the basic woodworking course that is taught at the School For Furniture Craftsmanship...

http://woodschool.com/furniture-making/intermediate-furniture-making/177-basic-woodworking-courses

Good luck

Jay
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