CFBC TIMBER STUDENTS SHOWCASE IMPRESSIVE WORK AT EXHIBITION
Basseterre, St. Kitts, 26th November 2024 (CFBC): Second-year students enrolled in the Timber Programme at the Clarence Fitzroy Bryant College (CFBC) recently had the opportunity to showcase their impressive craftsmanship at the Division of Teacher Education Health Fair and Exhibition.
Held on Thursday, 21st November 2024, at the college’s main campus, the event highlighted the students’ dedication and skill in woodworking. Their finished products, which ranged from intricately designed furniture to practical household items, drew admiration from attendees and demonstrated the high level of training and creativity fostered within the programme.
Mr. Donald Burke, the students’ instructor, commended the students for their outstanding artistry and enthusiasm. Among the highlights were a rebate door frame with ledge, brace, and baton, a regular door frame with a door stop, and a wooden louvered door. The students also presented three different types of floating shelves, bar stools, wine racks, benches, curtain rod holders with curtain rods, bedside tables, and waiting trays. Each piece reflected meticulous attention to detail and a high level of proficiency.
The exhibition not only celebrated the students’ hard work but also underscored the importance of vocational education in developing practical skills and fostering innovation.
Dequan Pemberton, a student in the Timber Programme, urged young people to explore not only timber but also other vocational courses. He emphasized the numerous opportunities these programmes offer, especially for those who prefer hands-on learning over traditional academic paths like accounting or law.
“It creates a lot of opportunities for the youth. You know nowadays a lot of youth are on the street, so if you don’t want to go the generic route of accounting or law—if you are more hands-on, you want to learn a skill, you can come up here where we have multiple courses. We have timber, automotive, electrical and such. There are a lot of options here for you,” he said.