# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Heritage Series: Traditional Woodworking for Children (Ages 8-10)
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 10 Apr, 2026 at 01:00 pm – Fri, 10 Apr, 2026 at 04:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: IHeritage Series: Youth Woodworking Workshop
Ages: 8–10

Friday, April 10, 2026
1 to 4 p.m.

Location: Discovery Park of America

Introduce your child to traditional woodworking through Discovery Park of America’s Heritage Series. Led by master folk artist TJ Southard of Fresh Sawdust, this hands-on class teaches practical skills, creativity and confidence using basic hand tools in a safe and supportive environment.

Students will learn foundational woodworking skills such as measuring, cutting, smoothing and joining wood, along with proper tool safety and the use of hand tools like hammers, hand saws and hand planes. Each child will complete a quality project to take home.

You will discover:

Basic woodworking skills including measuring, cutting and smoothing wood

Safe use of traditional hand tools

Techniques for joining and shaping wood

The craftsmanship behind handmade wooden projects

Projects may include a birdhouse, desktop flag stand or pencil holder.

About the Instructor

TJ Southard is the owner of Fresh Sawdust and a two-time Missouri Folk Art Master Artist. A longtime 4-H volunteer instructor and former visiting craftsman at Silver Dollar City, Southard specializes in teaching traditional woodworking skills to young makers while helping students create meaningful projects and learn the value of craftsmanship and creativity.

Purchase Tickets
Please verify you are registering for the correct age group before selecting tickets below.

Looking for the class for older students?
Discovery Park is also offering a Heritage Series Youth Woodworking Workshop for ages 11–13 on Saturday, April 11.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/union-city/heritage-series-traditional-woodworking-for-children-ages-8-10/200029788332646
- **Event Categories**: workshops, art
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 22

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Union City
- **state**: TN
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 830 Everett Blvd, Union City, TN, United States, Tennessee 38261
- **lat**: 36.43798
- **long**: -89.06745
- **full address**: 830 Everett Blvd, Union City, TN, United States, Tennessee 38261

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Heritage Series: Traditional Woodworking for Children (Ages 8-10) being held?
  - **A:** Heritage Series: Traditional Woodworking for Children (Ages 8-10) takes place on Fri, 10 Apr, 2026 at 01:00 pm to Fri, 10 Apr, 2026 at 04:00 pm at 830 Everett Blvd, Union City, TN, United States, Tennessee 38261.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Heritage Series: Traditional Woodworking for Children (Ages 8-10)?
  - **A:** Heritage Series: Traditional Woodworking for Children (Ages 8-10) is organized by Discovery Park of America.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Heritage Series: Traditional Woodworking for Children (Ages 8-10) is ideal for learners, working professionals, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Union City, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Heritage Series: Traditional Woodworking for Children (Ages 8-10) sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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