Building Memories: A Wooden Train Workshop → Roanoke Arts Commission

Building Memories: A Wooden Train Workshop

The Virginia School of Traditional Arts | vsta.homesteadcloud.com

Host a four-hour workshop presented by Jonathan Chandler, lead instructor at The Virginia School of Traditional Arts. Each participant will be provided with precut wooden pieces, hardware, and instructions on how to make a wooden train engine and one car of their choice. Each person will use woodworking tools to create and decorate their train parts. Participants will use the natural color of the different woods as their color palette. Once completed, a food-safe finish will be applied. Participants may take their train home. Children 12 and under MUST be accompanied by an adult.

Participants: 10 to 20
Ages: All. Ages 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
Value: $2,000.00
Requirements: Please provide tables, chairs, and power. Either an inside or outside location will work as long as the space is covered and it has a floor that can be swept.

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