Steve Foutty can help you with that project!

Written by Hannah McDole, Warren High School

The BB2C Makerspace is pleased to introduce Steve Foutty, our Woodshop Content expert. Steve Foutty grew up in a little town in Ohio called Fly. He went to Ohio University and got his teaching degree. From there, Steve jumped right into work at Marietta Middle School. He taught there for 12 years in industrial arts then, transferred to Marietta High School and has been there teaching engineering and architecture for about 17 years. Recently, he added scroll saw to the list of electives high school students can choose from. Woodworking is definitely in his wheelhouse.

Steve explained he worked with Tasha Werry, BB2C Executive Director, and she knew about Steve’s experience and asked him if he would like to teach a couple of classes at the Makerspace. So, last summer he taught a 3-week woodshop class. After the class, Steve was very interested to continue working with BB2C and now has weekly woodshop classes on Mondays.

The Makerspace woodshop is a place where people can come and work, with support. You can create whatever you like, bring your own wood and/or you can come attend a class and learn how to use the tools. You can let your imagination run wild. Steve Foutty explained that he enjoys the tools that people have access to. His most memorable experiences at BB2C are seeing people's reactions to finishing and making something they didn’t think they could. He enjoys their look of surprise when they see what they can create. Steve would like to see more people taking advantage of the tools and opportunities available and put the Makerspace to good use!

 You can stop in every Monday from 4-7 PM and work with Steve to make something and/or learn to use the woodshop equipment. If you need a project idea, he can help with that too. The current class running is an entryway shelf.  Yes, you need one of these!

Thank you so much Steve Foutty!!!