Turning Around Boston: Mobile Woodworking Classes for Kids

A project in Jamaica Plain, Boston, MA by The Eliot School of Fine & Applied Arts
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A collaborative effort that will bring free, one-day woodworking workshops to Boston schoolchildren throughout the month of October.
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Backers: 145
Average Pledge Per Backer: $49

Funded: $7,084 of $5,500
Dates: Sep 3rd -> Oct 3rd (30 days)
Project By: The Eliot School of Fine & Applied Arts
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Latest News

Turning Around Boston has Begun!

October 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
We are excited to announce that today is the first day of Turning Around Boston! Beth will teach her first class at South Street Youth in Jamaica Plain this afternoon. We'll soon have photos to share. The remainder of Beth's week will be spent at... (Read More)

A Visit from One of our Students

September 17th - via: kickstarter.com
Last Friday we had a visit from one of the students that appears in the video for our Kickstarter campaign, the girl who talks on and off camera about making things by hand. She has taken a couple of woodworking classes here, and she stopped by with... (Read More)

More Schools Added!

September 13th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello friends, It's been a week since our first update, and we are pleased to let you know that we are now $142.00 away from meeting our Kickstarter goal! It has been wonderful to see the support coming in from around the country - from new friends... (Read More)

Thank you, and a progress report

September 6th - via: kickstarter.com
Many, many thanks everyone who has donated to Turning Around Boston so far, your generosity is greatly appreciated! We have been excited about this project from the start, but seeing the support coming in from our community around the school, and... (Read More)

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