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IHeritage Series: Youth Woodworking WorkshopAges: 8–10
Friday, April 10, 2026
1 to 4 p.m.
Location: Discovery Park of America
Introduce your child to traditional woodworking through Discovery Park of America’s Heritage Series. Led by master folk artist TJ Southard of Fresh Sawdust, this hands-on class teaches practical skills, creativity and confidence using basic hand tools in a safe and supportive environment.
Students will learn foundational woodworking skills such as measuring, cutting, smoothing and joining wood, along with proper tool safety and the use of hand tools like hammers, hand saws and hand planes. Each child will complete a quality project to take home.
You will discover:
Basic woodworking skills including measuring, cutting and smoothing wood
Safe use of traditional hand tools
Techniques for joining and shaping wood
The craftsmanship behind handmade wooden projects
Projects may include a birdhouse, desktop flag stand or pencil holder.
About the Instructor
TJ Southard is the owner of Fresh Sawdust and a two-time Missouri Folk Art Master Artist. A longtime 4-H volunteer instructor and former visiting craftsman at Silver Dollar City, Southard specializes in teaching traditional woodworking skills to young makers while helping students create meaningful projects and learn the value of craftsmanship and creativity.
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Looking for the class for older students?
Discovery Park is also offering a Heritage Series Youth Woodworking Workshop for ages 11–13 on Saturday, April 11.
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830 Everett Blvd, Union City, TN, United States, Tennessee 38261
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