Woodwork showcase is a sell-out success for college students
LOUGHBOROUGH College Transitions students have turned a woodwork showcase into a sell-out success.
The students were thrilled when a range of work they had produced in lessons, which also help them develop valuable life skills, was put on display for a day-long event - and was so impressive that it was snapped up in moments.
“The Transitions students worked incredibly hard for months on these items, so for them to receive so much praise for their workmanship and to see people eager to buy the pieces they had created, for their
homes or for presents, was fantastic,” said Loughborough College learning support assistant Anna Jane Warren.
“There were seasonal items including wooden Christmas trees and wreaths as well as candle holders, bird boxes and wine racks and the students are now beginning work on planters, seating and large garden games such as noughts and crosses and Connect 4 for the summer.”
“Not only do the students produce outstanding work but we also ensure our lessons enable them to
develop key life skills,” added woodwork lecturer Tom Hickey.
“We offer support if it’s needed but the aim is for us to stand back. The learners do everything from choosing their own wood and developing their own design right through to completing the finished piece.”
He added: “They all certainly enjoyed the sale and their success. We raised £182 after expenses, which will help us buy materials for future projects and everyone is looking forward to our next showcase in the summer.”