2 Projects in 1

I have decided that I'm going to break my project down into two separate projects or components. Since I've figured out that I learn more from experience than I do from research I'm going to try and get as much experience as I can. I'm going to work at home with my dad building a frame for my hockey jersey. My dad has experience doing frames and all the equipment needed is at our house.  Then at school with my mentor, Mr Breigle, I will build a high back bench for the entry way of my house.  By breaking down my project I will be able to experience much more.  I will have the opportunity to learn from two different skilled woodworkers and gather different techniques that they each use.  I will also get to experience the difference of a small home wood shop and a larger scale wood shop like at school.  Hopefully through these experiences I will be able to not only pickup a few tricks and habits of my own, but I will really be able to see firsthand the different sides of modern day woodworking.  I also believe that the two projects I chose will help me see different goals in the broad scheme of woodworking.  For example the number one thing to keep in mind while building the frame will be aesthetics and looks, its meant to be displayed and shown off.  As for the bench however, quality and functionality will be just as important as looks because it needs to stand sturdy and be able to be used.  The big picture in woodworking is all about quality, there is something valuable to people when they know that time and effort is put into building something from raw material.  This standard of quality is what I am holding myself to and hopefully I will be able to put this value into my finished project.