An ancient relationship with tools and materials. Historically, the development of great civilizations has been tied to the development of skill in working with materials like wood. Although most examples of early woodwork have now been lost, the legacy is kept alive. Creating everything from cutlery to entire buildings, woodworkers delight in the pride of making something with their own hands. You gain a deep respect for the finished item, once you can appreciate the effort it takes to make it. Connecting with an ancient relationship to the tools and materials, woodworkers use traditional methods of craft in ingenious ways.