An exciting project for beginners to familiarize themselves with the child-friendly woodworking machines and learn how to produce a functional product.

This workshop was a beginner and child-friendly woodworking workshop where participants learnt how to shape wood on the lathe to create a functional product. This workshop offered both machine- and hand- tool experience, and all the necessary steps to grow technical culture in the UAE, building on skills taught in schools and extending them for children to grow their dexterity, and overcome challenges that undoubtedly arise when invoking accuracy.

Ages: 5+

About Studiyolab

StuDIYo Lab was created to inspire children to harness their unlimited imagination, giving them the tools and skills necessary to hone their craft. We at StuDIYo Lab believe that, through encouraging these skills, children can grapple with problem-solving and critical thinking.

From 5 years and above, StuDIYo Lab offers a range of exciting workshops for children, adults and families. Activities may vary in theme, skill-level, and duration, but the outcome is consistent: everyone will walk away with a finished project to be proud of, and an understanding of the precision that goes into Design Technology.