« previous next »
Pages: [1]   Go Down

Author Topic: Tough challenge today  (Read 2119 times)

Offline dgman

  • *****
  • Hero Member
  • Posts: 6916
    • View Profile
Tough challenge today
« 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!
Logged
Dan In Southern California

Chachi

  • Guest
Re: Tough challenge today
« Reply #1 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>
Logged

Bill P

  • Guest
Re: Tough challenge today
« Reply #2 on: January 22, 2011, 10:23:59 pm »
You probably made that boy's week.  Way to go, Dan!  :)

Bill
Logged

Offline mrsn

  • *****
  • Hero Member
  • Posts: 1258
    • View Profile
Re: Tough challenge today
« Reply #3 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 :)
Logged

Offline Russ C

  • *****
  • Hero Member
  • Global Moderator
  • Posts: 8458
  • Central Florida - USA
    • View Profile
Re: Tough challenge today
« Reply #4 on: January 23, 2011, 08:32:42 am »
Good job Dan. I am sure he will remember your kindness.  :)
Logged
russ@simplywoodencreations.com

Keep The Blade On The Line.

Offline Marcellarius

  • *****
  • Hero Member
  • Posts: 6135
  • Scrolling each day, keeps the doctor away
    • View Profile
    • Some of my work
Re: Tough challenge today
« Reply #5 on: January 23, 2011, 08:33:12 am »
what a great thing to do Dan!
Logged
Marcel

sometimes I make designer firewood....

boxmaker

  • Guest
Re: Tough challenge today
« Reply #6 on: January 23, 2011, 10:15:33 am »
Way to go Dan, I think you handled it perfect.

Logged

marmoh

  • Guest
Re: Tough challenge today
« Reply #7 on: January 23, 2011, 11:16:49 am »
You did good...round of applause  :o :o :o
Logged

Offline WigWag Workshop

  • ****
  • Sr. Member
  • Posts: 288
    • View Profile
Re: Tough challenge today
« Reply #8 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
Logged

Offline GrayBeard

  • *****
  • Hero Member
  • Posts: 7088
  • My DW 788 sends you HUGZZZZ from Missouri, USA!
    • View Profile
Re: Tough challenge today
« Reply #9 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~~~
Logged
I never really wanted to grow up....All I wanted was to be able to reach the cookie jar...and play with my DW 788

Offline campasano

  • ****
  • Sr. Member
  • Posts: 496
    • View Profile
Re: Tough challenge today
« Reply #10 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
Logged
Do your part - go green - save the earth

Offline jimbo

  • *****
  • Hero Member
  • Posts: 2036
    • View Profile
Re: Tough challenge today
« Reply #11 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
Logged

Offline dunk

  • *****
  • Hero Member
  • Posts: 1625
  • Staying positive.
    • View Profile
    • Mike's Wood-n-Things
Re: Tough challenge today
« Reply #12 on: January 23, 2011, 02:13:37 pm »
Good for you I hope he comes back for the 2nd lesson.
Logged
Mike

Junk is something you've kept for years and throw away three weeks before you need it.

Offline Crabbyboater

  • ****
  • Sr. Member
  • Posts: 420
    • View Profile
Re: Tough challenge today
« Reply #13 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.
Logged
Your web footed friend in Seattle, WA.

Offline Judy Hunter

  • *****
  • Hero Member
  • Posts: 2694
  • The world moves on.
    • View Profile
    • Artistic Sawdust and Other Fun Stuff
Re: Tough challenge today
« Reply #14 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
Logged
I'm from North Dakota
Pages: [1]   Go Up
« previous next »
 

SMF

Teknoromi

SMF Links

  1. XHTML
  2. RSS
  3. WAP2
  4. Theme by snrj