Begin with simple contour drawings that have as little intricate detail as possible. The teacher must work with the children to help them understand the limitations of tools and equipment. Ideas and solutions come forth when they are called for, expected, and valued. So we begin with simple forms, representing the natural concepts that children have of people, animals, nature, and so on. Use of the saw soon shows what is possible and what is not.
Simple forms cut from plywood have thickness, and they can be arranged in space.
In crafts, as in all teaching, we begin with simple activities and move on to the more and more complex ones. Mattil,, Edward L. Chairman, Dept. of Art, North Texas State University. The contents of this site, including all images and text, are for personal, educational, non-commercial use only.