MONTICELLO, Ill. – There is nothing quite like the sense of accomplishment you get from creating something from start to finish. At 4-H Woodworking Workshop with Benchworx, youth get to roll up their sleeves, put on their safety glasses, and create their very own woodworking project.
“Within 10 minutes, kids are using tools to create their project,” says 4-H Youth Development Educator Jamie Boas. “Kids will have fun learning the art of woodworking from Jeff. He's a great instructor!”
4-H Woodworking Workshop with Benchworx is from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. on April 23 in the parking lot at Piatt County Extension, 210 S. Market St., Monticello, Ill. This event is open to youth ages 8 to 14 and there is a $35 fee. Register by April 18 at go.illinois.edu/4HWW. For more information, please contact Jamie Boas at kleissjm@illinois.edu or call 217-762-2191.
Benchworx is a mobile woodworking workshop where youth gain working knowledge of tools and make their own project. All tools and materials are provided by Benchworx. To learn more about Benchworx, please visit benchworx.net.
University of Illinois Extension provides equal opportunities in programs and employment. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in this program, please contact 217-762-2191. Early requests are strongly encouraged to allow sufficient time for meeting your access needs.
Source: Jamie Boas, 4-H Youth Development Educator, University of Illinois Extension
Writer: Laura Crider, Marketing and Communications, University of Illinois Extension
ABOUT 4-H: Illinois 4-H empowers and prepares Illinois youth for success. University of Illinois Extension provides 4-H programs in every county in Illinois, affecting the lives of 200,000 youth each year through sustained learning clubs, groups, and short-term programming.
ABOUT EXTENSION: Illinois Extension leads public outreach for University of Illinois by translating research into action plans that allow Illinois families, businesses, and community leaders to solve problems, make informed decisions, and adapt to changes and opportunities.