Summer @AMP: Outdoor Design & Build Session 1

Real-life carpentry and woodworking

Three sessions:  

• ODB Basic: Structure:  June 23–June 27 *WAITLIST ONLY
• ODB Basic: Sculpture: June 30–July 3
• ODB Advanced:  July 7–July 11

Dream it and build it! In this small-group outdoor program, tweens and teens will design, plan, and build lasting wood structures and sculptures. Working together, under the guidance of an experienced woodworker-artisan duo, participants gain practical skills—and confidence—using hand tools to create projects. Past projects include an outdoor stage, A-frame, pergola, planter boxes, and a treehouse.

In these five fun-filled days, kids will:

• Gain basic carpentry skills—measuring, cutting, fitting, and more.
• Use their own set of hand tools—and take pride in their proper care and safe use.
• Try out building techniques using modern, dimensional lumber.
• Learn to source natural materials from the environment.
• Develop spatial design aptitudes.
• Work as a team. 
• Discover the sheer joy of real-life woodworking and building.

Space is limited. This is a small-group outdoor program that maintains a 3:1 student-to-teacher ratio to provide hands-on direction. Early registration is recommended.

Session 1 - ODB Basic: Structure

Learn the building techniques artists use. Create wood sculptures and armatures, craft musical instruments, and more.

Ages: 12+
Dates: Monday, June 23 – Friday, June 27
Times: 9am–3pm
Teaching Artists: Chip Heuer and Justin Truskauskas
Fee: $395

No experience is necessary for ODB Basic: Structure, but…
A keen interest in carpentry and the outdoors is a prerequisite. Participants will need to work together to complete their project successfully.

Early Bird Discount
A $25 Early Bird discount will be applied when you register before March 31.

Scholarships
Scholarships are available on a first come, first served basis.

AMP’s summer programs are made possible in part by Thomaston Savings Bank.