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Youth: Make an 18-Sided Die (Ages 10-14)

Youth

Youth: Make an 18-Sided Die (Ages 10-14)

Make your own die out of a block of cedar, then make enhancements depending on how you want to use it.

Member

$34.00 (any noted materials fee included)

Guest

$40.00 (any noted materials fee included)

Tuition Assistance and Other Policies

Meeting Times
  1. Tue, 5/20/2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Tue, 5/20/2025

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Type:
Class, No Prerequisite, Youth Ages 10-12, Youth Ages 12-14

Location:
Woodworking & Small Boat Studio

Interests:
General Woodworking, Hand Woodworking

About

Turn a block of cedar into an 18-sided die that you can use to figure out probability,  play games, or do math quizzes, depending on how you decorate it.

Starting with a cube 3 1/2 inches on each side, you'll measure and mark the angles, then clamp the block to a jig and make all the necessary cuts. In the process, you'll learn tips about using a combination square and a Japanese-style hand saw and the value of a jig.

After you cut and sand your die, you'll be able to embellish it with numbers, symbols, or whatever you desire, using pyrography (burning in a design with a pen-like device that has a hot tip) or paint.

Details

Skill level: Beginners welcome!

Registering Youth

  • Parent/guardian registering a child for the first time: When you register, select "Others Only" in the "Who Are You Registering?" section. On the next page, select "Add New Registrant." Create an account for your child.
    • The next time you register your child, use "Search Registrants" to select them.
  • Make sure to fill out your youth's emergency contact information and other details when creating their account.

Class Policies

  • Open to youth ages 10 to 14.
  • You must wear safety glasses and closed-toe shoes, tie back long hair, and avoid dangling clothing and jewelry. We recommend bringing your own safety glasses.

BARN Policies

Instructors or Guides

Jeanne Huber

A founding member of BARN, Jeanne worked on her homes for years, then had a chance to become immersed in woodworking through the Preservation Carpentry program at North Bennet Street School in Boston. After working briefly as a carpenter in Cambridge, she was hired as an editor at This Old House magazine and went on to write for other magazines, Sunset Books and the Washington Post.

Morgan Neff

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