Saws, Hammers and Nails: Woodworking Workshop for Kids

Making a Keepsake Box:  The Wilton Historical Society‘s second woodworking workshop this spring features the carpenter’s most regularly used tools:  hammers, saws and nails. Museum educator Laurie Walker will talk about some of the antique tools in the collection, and the kids will see how colonial boys would use a draw knife and shaving horse to make essential items for everyday life. There will be an opportunity to work with a hand saw, hammers and nails to make a wooden keepsake box. A keepsake box can be a special place to keep treasures, and is also a wonderful gift for someone you love. Snack will be provided.

This program will have an additional materials fee of $5. For safety reasons, this workshop is strictly limited to 12 participants.

The program is suggested for ages 6-12. The cost to Wilton Historical Society members is $10/child, with a maximum of $25/family; the cost for non-members is $15/child, maximum $35/family. Please register via email or call 203.762.7257.