Craftsmanship (Ages 8-12)

What is the Craftsmanship Class? How will students grow?

In this class students will learn to make things with their hands. The class is project based with a wide assortment of projects throughout the year. As we work on these projects, students will grow in many ways including: self-confidence, dexterity, attention, following instructions, whole-brain development, creativity, spatial abilities, and kinesthetic learning. Though what we will be doing in this class is not considered academic, it has the potential to holistically improve a child's academic ability. Whole child = Whole learning. This class is an effort to attend to the whole child.

Purpose

The purpose of this class is to increase each student's confidence in themselves as they learn to create with their hands. It is also to foster joy and the sense of accomplishment as they work to complete each creative project.

Who is this class for?

This class is for boys and girls ages approximately 9-12. It is possible an 8 year old could be part of this class and it could also be possible that a 13 year old would enjoy it too. It really depends on the child.

Possible Projects

  • Nature crafts
  • Simple woodworking
  • Crocheting hot pads
  • Wood burning
  • Leather working
  • Cooking/baking
  • Simple hand sewing
  • Modeling clay
  • Card making
  • Knot tying
  • Terrariums
  • Penmanship
  • Water color
  • First aid (simple skills)
  • Origami

Class Time/Dates

The Craftsmanship class is on Tuesdays from 12:30-2:30.

Each weekly 2 hour class has 4 parts:

  1. Part 1 (20 minutes) — Welcome and How are you? Students tune into what they are thinking and how they are feeling with a sketch pad. Includes a Penmanship Project with 10 minutes of copy work.
  2. Part 2 (60 minutes) — Project time. Students work on their project while listening to classical and other uplifting music, with storytelling when possible.
  3. Part 3 (30 minutes) — Sports skills and fitness/games/movement/outside play.
  4. Part 4 (10 minutes) — Clean up and closing.

Registration Fee/Tuition/Materials Fee

  • Registration fee: $40 per student per year
  • Tuition: $75 per month OR $300 per semester
  • Fall semester: September 2nd to December 9th (15 weeks)
  • Winter semester: January 6th to April 14th (15 weeks)
  • Materials fee: Varies per project. Some materials you will need to send with your child; for others, a materials fee will be charged.

Class size is limited to 15 and registration is first come first served.

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