Woodworking shops in manual training schools far outnumber those for other manual activities, and as a result, courses in woodwork have come to be termed the stable courses in a handwork curriculum. However, experience in woodwork alone is not sufficient, and needs to be supplemented by other and more varied activities to give to the boy a proper foundation for choice of vocation.
A definite way to produce necessary variety as applied to woodwork, especially if woodwork is the only course offered, is thru the use of such mediums as cane, reed, rush, splints and allied materials in correlation with the wood. These materials add life to the problems and generally arouse interest and enthusiasm in the work at hand. The result is careful application to construction details, with resultant appreciation of constructive design.
It would prove a difficult task to make a fair estimate of the value such mediums have in manual training shops. Their use produces very definite reactions upon boys who could not be reached by woodwork alone, awakening them to a new interest in their work and making them more workmanlike and exacting in construction.
There exists some element in such mediums which cannot be defined, but which nevertheless stimulates the average or mediocre boy, as well as the exceptional one, to produce the best work of which he is capable. Experience with these materials utilized in correlation with wood will prove the truth of these statements and demonstrate that they are not only worth while, but necessary to any well-rounded course in wood.
The originals of the projects illustrated by the photographs were, with few exceptions, constructed by boys of average ability in the eighth grade.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book is an insightful and practical guide to weaving various materials such as cane, reed, rush, splints, and allied materials in correlation with wood. The author promotes their use to add life to projects and arouse enthusiasm in the reader's work. By following the seven steps detailed in this book, the reader can expect to produce beautiful and durable woven pieces. The text emphasizes the value of these mediums, particularly for those who may struggle with woodwork alone. Using these materials stimulates both average and exceptional students to produce their best work. The author illustrates the character of work that can be achieved by boys in the eighth grade and in the first two years of high school. Primarily focused on weaving as applied to some form of seat, either as a decorative feature or as a necessary part of the structure, this book also suggests other applications for these materials on varied types of furniture. It is a valuable resource for anyone looking to expand their woodworking skills and create unique and beautiful pieces using natural materials. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781330017197_0
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