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General Category => General Scroll Saw Talk => Topic started by: dgman on January 22, 2011, 08:35:54 pm

Title: Tough challenge today
Post by: dgman on January 22, 2011, 08:35:54 pm

I had four students registered for my beginner scroll saw class today. Three showed up on time, Three gentlemen. Everything was going along fine. One hour into the class the fourth student showed up, A twelve year old boy! I had never taught a child before so it was tough getting him familiar with the scroll saw and cutting properly while keeping the other students busy. Fortunately The three gentlemen where quick Learners and did not need as much attention as the twelve year old.
By the end of the three hour class, The three gentlemen had completed their projects and where quite happy with what they had learned.
I gave my demo projects to the boy so he had something to give to his mother for Valentines day. He was very happy too.
I don't know how you do it Mrsn!

Title: Re: Tough challenge today
Post by: Chachi on January 22, 2011, 10:14:44 pm

Wtg even though he was late That was very nice of you to still teach him as well as give him the demo to take home to his mom <pat on the back>

Title: Re: Tough challenge today
Post by: Bill P on January 22, 2011, 10:23:59 pm

You probably made that boy's week.  Way to go, Dan!  :)

Bill

Title: Re: Tough challenge today
Post by: mrsn on January 22, 2011, 11:18:03 pm

Teaching 12-year-olds is interesting. I love it, but I don't know if I would like teaching adults as well. Kids relate to things very differently then adults do. But I bet you made him really happy by giving him the demo pieces. You might have inspired the next generation of scroll sawers today :)

Title: Re: Tough challenge today
Post by: Russ C on January 23, 2011, 08:32:42 am

Good job Dan. I am sure he will remember your kindness.  :)

Title: Re: Tough challenge today
Post by: Marcellarius on January 23, 2011, 08:33:12 am

what a great thing to do Dan!

Title: Re: Tough challenge today
Post by: boxmaker on January 23, 2011, 10:15:33 am

Way to go Dan, I think you handled it perfect.

Title: Re: Tough challenge today
Post by: marmoh on January 23, 2011, 11:16:49 am

You did good...round of applause  :o :o :o

Title: Re: Tough challenge today
Post by: WigWag Workshop on January 23, 2011, 11:53:46 am

That's a nice story, I am currently teaching my 13 year old, scroll sawing and modeling.

Steven

Title: Re: Tough challenge today
Post by: GrayBeard on January 23, 2011, 12:11:59 pm

Our MAN Dan!

Great Story and a grand gesture. How many others would have said, "You're too late, sorry".

~~~GB~~~

Title: Re: Tough challenge today
Post by: campasano on January 23, 2011, 01:02:14 pm

Dan, that was very inspiring, We need more woodworkers like you. The more kids we can get interested in woodworking the more kids we keep off the streets getting themselves into mischief. I commend you.

Mike

Title: Re: Tough challenge today
Post by: jimbo on January 23, 2011, 01:58:40 pm

I don't think it hurts to mix the ages when it comes to craft, I think it earns respect from all ages
Jimbo

Title: Re: Tough challenge today
Post by: dunk on January 23, 2011, 02:13:37 pm

Good for you I hope he comes back for the 2nd lesson.

Title: Re: Tough challenge today
Post by: Crabbyboater on January 24, 2011, 02:05:08 am

You've done a very good thing, Dan.  You taught the older gentlemen how to scroll saw, but you probably taught the young man much more than that.  I too, hope he comes back and I suspect he will.

Title: Re: Tough challenge today
Post by: Judy Hunter on January 24, 2011, 11:20:57 am

Hey that was really great of you!!! Patience is a good thing.  Wish I knew where I could buy some instrurial strength patience. :D