Waldorf Handwork & Woodwork Through the Grades

This year’s showcase of student handwork and woodwork beautifully demonstrates the breadth of our Waldorf Practical Arts curriculum through the grades, which is uniquely integrated with classic academics to enhance sensory, emotional, and cognitive development.  

1st Grade Handwork:
Knitted Flute Cases & Little Ones

2nd Grade Handwork:
Knitted Animals & Dolls

3rd Grade Handwork:
Crocheted Hats, Animals, & Bags; Hand-Spun Wool (with student-made spindles)

4th Grade Handwork:
Cross Stitch & Embroidery

4th Grade Woodwork:
Cobweb Brooms

5th Grade Handwork:
Knitted & Felted Socks

5th Grade Woodwork:
Figures

6th Grade Handwork:
Stuffed Animals (and pattern-making!)

6th Grade Woodwork:
Hand-carved Cups

7th Grade Handwork:
Dolls & Clothing

7th Grade Woodwork:
Stools

8th Grade Handwork:
Weighted Stuffed Cats (Assembly Line Service Project for younger grades)

8th Grade Woodwork:
Automata Mechanisms

Learn more about our specialty classes here!