Paul Sellers and the "spoon tribute"
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Hi to everyone!
I decided to create this in the off-topic because what i have to say it’s a bit diferent from woodworking.
I place some pictures from my first hand carved spoon (ever) and the spatulas i did with a 12 year boy that i’m coaching/tutoring after school (he´s very behind at school because he don’t “fit”… even though sometimes e can do mental calculations quicker then me with a machine). So the kid got potencial.
It was some time after i read a post about Mr Paul lefting school and something about his teacher told him he couldn’t be thaught that i got this idea. And the totaly confirmation when the late christmas presentes post came out!
I talked to my wife, (she’s social worker/psicologist), talked to the boy’s family and i “BORROW” parts of Mr Sellers life story and we done it!
His first project was a spatula, (i carved his name). And the last evaluation tests were better. So i move on and he’s now working in the next project- a small “bird house” and our dead line is before spring.
My rules are: 1º homework – (some times for english homework i show him the blog and “ours” masterclasses videos
2º lets go to the garage for woodwork.Ps:Mr. Sellers, i hope you wont mine i borrow your story.
Ps 2: Yes, i desmantle a prouning scissor to do the concave parts of the spoon – i got a lot of blisters in my hand but untill i get a proper knife that will do!Attachments:
You must be logged in to view attached files.25 January 2014 at 4:25 pm #26521What a determination!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This is real woodworking in action. Helping and extending that hand to others and then receiving the reward of a changed life right before your very eyes. These are the kinds of miracles I love watching grow. So inspiring to work with what you got and not say it can’t be done because you don’t have a fancy tool or a machine.
Thank you for sharing and also extending my own dream of preserving the seed of woodworking and craft work in people that really work with their hands. I will sleep tonight meditating on your story Antonio. In fact, can I use it on my blog this week, to inspire others too?25 January 2014 at 4:49 pm #26522Antonio your post both inspires and shames me. How many times have I said “I can’t” because I didn’t have the correct tool? More times than I care to admit. The next time I think that I don’t have the proper tool I will think of you and do my very best to find a way.
Thank you for sharing!25 January 2014 at 5:46 pm #26523Well said Antonio. It is great to hear your “can do” attitude – long may it be with you.
Cheers
Bill
25 January 2014 at 6:05 pm #26524Antonio that is a great thing you are doing and I wish you and Ruben the very best for the future
25 January 2014 at 10:34 pm #26531well done Antonio very inspiring the world needs more people like you in it.
Antonio, the oppertunity came around for me today. A couple of little guys came by my shop and were intrigued by what I was doing. While it took time away from my plans, i wouldn’t have given anything for the feeling I had as these little guys headed home with a tote they (we) made for thier dad.
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