Sloyd Youth Woodworking

The Sloyd Youth Woodworking Program brings the tradition of Scandinavian sloyd education to Peekskill, giving young people the chance to learn woodworking in a way that shapes both skills and character. Under the guidance of artist and educator Kurt Steger, students are trusted to use real tools, held to high standards, and supported with the belief that they are capable of meeting those standards.

What Participants Learn

  • Woodworking techniques: measuring, planing, carving, and joinery

  • Respect for tools, materials, and the process

  • Independence and confidence through hands-on problem solving

  • Growth mindset: the understanding that effort and persistence build mastery

The balance of hands, head, and heart in learning

Why It Matters

Sloyd is more than woodworking. It is a philosophy of education that challenges students to grow while making them feel respected and capable.

By combining craft, creativity, and character development, Sloyd instills habits of focus, resilience, and pride that last a lifetime.

Program Details

  • When: Wednesdays, 4:00–5:30 PM

  • Where: Peekskill Youth Bureau, 828 Main Street, Peekskill, NY

Instructor: Kurt Steger