A good friend once told me that restaurants have menus because not everyone likes green beans. In other words, everyone is different. I have found this is true in learning woodworking also. I have eight students all day so to make things easier on me I have been giving all the students the same assignments. To my amusement one is more concerned about being first and finishing first than the craftsmanship (the Hare). Another one is more reluctant to go early in the rotation so he can learn from the mistakes of others. Although his craftsmanship is the best in the class he always finishes last (the Tortoise). He is more concerned about getting it done right than the learning process. This week I began with different assignments for each student. Although it creates more work on my part it forces the students to focus on their project and learn on their own at their pace. So don’t let your personality effect your craftsmanship. Learn to focus on the woodworking task before you and you will be rewarded with a quality piece when done.
Enjoy your shop time!
Jerill
Great example. People “traits” show up in everything…..even woodworking.
Thanks Jerill. This is a good concept to keep in mind. So often some of us feel pressured because the group is at a point but we are still learning. I’ll keep your post in the back of my mind.
Very interesting Jerill make you stop and thank the job over. What it going to look like when I finish.
Great thought Jerill, Though I don’t really consider
myself a tortoise or hare, I’m more the follow the
leader type of woodworker. I just pray I’m following
the right leader.
Hard to find good people who gives your good advised at the rite time. And you gave task of woodworking to your student that’s also good for your students too.