Lexington Independent Homeschool is excited to announce our NEW LOCATION for the 2018-2019 school year.

We will be meeting at:

Bedford Acres Christian Church at 5414 Lexington Road Paris, KY 40361.

Please see Calendar below or on the Calendar page for important dates such as Registration, Potlucks and Classes

Please note: We are asking for make up classes due to illness/missed days/weather NOT to be scheduled during our potluck/party times. Please see board member if you have any questions.

 

 Spring 2019 Classes

We have a couple of classes that have different pricing depending on student status. A New Student is any student that did not take the class 1st semester. A Returning Student is any student that was a part of the class 1st Semester. Please contact us if you have any questions about classes/pricing. 

1^st Hour

9:30- 10:30

 

Nursery/Free Play

Ages: 0-2

Cost: See Description

Minimum: N/A

Maximum: N/A

Teacher: Heather Smith

Description: Join us for free play downstairs in the under 5 play area and nursery. No charge for handing out. A suggested $5 donation for a drop in/ drop off situation.

Room: 5 and under play area/nursery

 

P.E. for Littles **Wait list only at this time**

Age: 2-6

Cost: #30

Minimum: N/A

Maximum: 8

Teacher: Heather King

Descripton: We will be exploring yoga, obstacle courses, games and physical activity through play! A yoga mat would be helpful, but not required (I will have extra) wear comfy clothes and be ready to run, leap, climb, jump and play!

Room: TBA

 

Gymnastics

Cost $120

Ages 5+

Minimum: 5

Maximum: N/A

Teacher: Kelly Geoghegan

Must have a minimum of 10 kids for class to be held.

Kelly Geoghegan has been teaching gymnastics for over 20 years. Her classes include tumbling, small bar/ balance beams and spring board.  Students will benefit from the strength. flexibility and creativity this class offers. Ages 5 and up-   Beginners -advance.

 Room: MAC Room

Youth Strength & Conditioning

Ages: 6+

Cost: $85

Minimum: N/A

Maximum: N/A

Teacher: Adam Gomez

Description: Less chance of injuries – Gains in muscular strength & endurance – Increase flexibilibilty – Increase cardio-respiratory endurance – Enhance the motor fitness skills and sports performance of children Emotional Benefits – Improve self-esteem and self-confidence – Better ability to deal with stress – Can help improve the psycho social well-being of children

Room: TBA

Sewing

Ages 8+

Cost: See Below

Minimum: N/A

Maximum: 6

Teacher: Rachel Wade Harper

Beginner $70, plus supplies:

Students will begin with the basics of hand sewing progressing through projects at their own pace. Many beginners will be ready to begin machine sewing at the end of their first semester. Some students will need to spend more or less time at the beginner level before moving on to machine sewing.

Intermediate $65, plus supplies:

Intermediate students will learn the ins and outs of their machine through a series of projects. The project instructions will be provided throught the class. Intermediate students must be competent with the with the beginner skills. Many students will stay at the Intermediate level for several semesters. Students at the Intermediate level  may just be starting out with a machine, be able to do projects independently, be beginning the process of learning to follow patterns, or following patterns independently. All will progress at their own pace.

Advanced/Independent study $50, plus supplies:

Advanced students will be able to complete  all the requirements of beginner and intermediate levels independently. They will be learning and experimenting with advanced pattern and sewing techniques. Students will work relatively independently and use the teacher as a resource person. Many of the tools required for the advanced techniques will be provided for use in the class. Students can then decide if they would like to purchase tools themselves.

Room: All Sewing classes in L10

 

Blood & Guts

Ages: 8-11

Cost: $100 for 11 weeks ( Julie will be out of the country for the first class. A substitute with activities will be present for the first week of classes)

Minimum: N/A

Maximum: N/A

Teacher: Julie Lindemuth

Description:

The human body is an amazing collection of miles of blood vessels, billions of cells, hundreds of muscles, thousands of hairs and quarts of blood. There are electrical changes, chemical reactions, filters, and a vast memory bank. This class will be a fun way to learn about and be amazed at our own insides. We will be doing many hands-on projects in the exploration of the human body. We will be looking at digestion, bones and joints, muscles, hearts, lungs, brains, kidneys, ears and balance, eyes, teeth and taste, skin and fingerprints as well as many other things. We’ll study the anatomy, look at the physiology of how different systems work, and do a lot of hands on experiments. This class will be aimed at the 8-11 year old ages. Class on Jan. 23rd will be taught by a substitute as I will be out of the country.

Julie Lindemuth will be teaching this class and is a homeschool mom to four kids ages 19,17, 15, and 11. She has an undergraduate degree in chemical engineering and then went to medical school and specialized in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics. She brings her love of science to the homeschool classroom with this class on the human body.

Room: TBA

Drawing II

Ages: 12+

Cost: $60

Minimum: N/A

Maximum: N/A

Teacher: Jerielle Hanlon

Description: Exercises to improve your creativity and skills. Emphasis on basic techniques and experimentation with materials. Returning and New students welcome! Everyone works at their own skill level and learns together!

Room: L12

Indoor/Outdoor Games

Ages: 12-18

Cost: $40

Minimum: N/A

Maximum: N/A

Teacher: Joseph Lindemuth

Description:  This class will be a lot of fun with lots of running and play. In addition to doing traditional sports, we will do a variety of other creative games. There will be lots of friendly competition so you will learn sportsmanship and teamwork as well as fitness. I will be flexible so that we will do the activities that are most requested. I am seventeen years old, an Eagle Scout, and Governor’s Scholar.

Room: TBA

Great Empires

Ages: 13+

Cost: $60

Minimum: 3

Maximum: N/A

Teacher: Beth Gawlik

Description:

This hands on history class will look at 12 great empires at the height of their power, stretching from the ancient world to the 20th century. We will briefly trace the history of each as they rise to power and fall from power.  Students will investigate the different cultures and famous people from each empire through lessons, cultural projects, mapping projects. We will focus on the following empires:

 

• Ancient Egypt
• Ancient Greece
• Ancient Rome
• Ancient China
• Arab-Muslim Empire
• Mongolian Empire
• Viking Empire
• Spanish Empire
• French Empire
• English Empire
• German Empire
• Japanese Empire

Room: TBA

2^nd Hour

10:30-11:30

 

Story, Song and Play

Ages: 0-2

Cost: $25

Minimum: N/A

Maximum: N/A

Teacher: Heather Smith/ Vickie Winhold

Description:  Join us for a relaxed hour of story time and baby and toddler play! We will read a few stories, sing a few songs and enjoy playtime with our youngest LIH kiddos.

Room: TBA

P.E. for Littles

Ages: 2-6

Cost: $30

Minimum: N/A

Maximum: 8

Teacher: Heather King

Description: We will be exploring yoga, obstacle courses, games and physical activity through play! A yoga mat would be helpful, but not required ( I will have extra) wear comfy clothes and be ready to run, leap, climb, jump and play!

Room: TBA

 

Outdoor Play

Ages: 3-5

Cost: $20

Minimum: N/A

Maximum: N/A

Teacher: Kelsey Doyle

Description:  From birth to lower elementary age, children learn best from exploring through free play, ideally in nature. Join us for self-directed exploration and play time outdoors in all weather conditions (come dressed to get dirty, brave the winter chill, and the spring rain).

Room: TBA

Gymnastics

Ages: 5+

Cost: $120

Minimum: 5

Maximum: N/A

Teacher: Kelly Geoghegan

Kelly Geoghegan has been teaching gymnastics for over 20 years. Her classes include tumbling, small bar/ balance beams and spring board.  Students will benefit from the strength. flexibility and creativity this class offers. Ages 5 and up-   Beginners -advance.

Room: MAC Room

 

MMA

Ages:5-13

Cost: $85 (sibling discounts)

Minimum: N/A

Maximum: N/A

Teacher: Adam Gomez- Georgetown MMA

This class will include boxing, kickboxing, self-defense, and submission grappling. It will help improve balance, coordination, strength, and overall conditioning for kids ages 5-13. For more information or questions, please contact me at 702-336-0461.

My name is Adam Gomez and I am the owner and coach of Georgetown Mixed Martial Arts and Bourbon County Youth Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. I have lived in Kentucky for 11 years. I previously lived in Las Vegas and California. I have been involved with Mixed Martial Arts and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu for 19 years

Room: KP room (if 2^nd hour gymnastics doesn’t go, MMA moves to MAC room)

 

Kids Moon Club

Ages 7-12

Cost: $80

Minimum: 5

Maximum: 10

Teacher: Amy Sharland

Description: In this class we will study nature with the moon cycle as our guide. Observing the subtle changes of the season. We will have full moon parties with crafts and science/cultural lessons about the moon. We will set intentions and think ahead to what we are looking forward to at the new moon. In between, we will write and draw about all the things we notice in ourselves and our environment. This class is indoor/outdoor, so remember to dress accordingly!

Room: TBA

Water and our World

Ages: 7-10

Cost: $65

Minimum: 5

Maximum: N/A

Teacher: Steve and Lynnette Malott

Description: Come explore the ins and outs of water! We’ll use hands-on activities and experiments that explore properties of water while learning about the changes water goes through as it passes around and through our world!

Room: TBA

 

Sewing

Ages: 8+

Cost $See Below

Minimum: N/A

Maximum: 6

Teacher: Rachel Wade Harper

Beginner $70, plus supplies:

Students will begin with the basics of hand sewing progressing through projects at their own pace. Many beginners will be ready to begin machine sewing at the end of their first semester. Some students will need to spend more or less time at the beginner level before moving on to machine sewing.

Intermediate $65, plus supplies:

Intermediate students will learn the ins and outs of their machine through a series of projects. The project instructions will be provided throught the class. Intermediate students must be competent with the with the beginner skills. Many students will stay at the Intermediate level for several semesters. Students at the Intermediate level  may just be starting out with a machine, be able to do projects independently, be beginning the process of learning to follow patterns, or following patterns independently. All will progress at their own pace.

Advanced/Independent study $50, plus supplies:

Advanced students will be able to complete  all the requirements of beginner and intermediate levels independently. They will be learning and experimenting with advanced pattern and sewing techniques. Students will work relatively independently and use the teacher as a resource person. Many of the tools required for the advanced techniques will be provided for use in the class. Students can then decide if they would like to purchase tools themselves.

Room: All Sewing classes in L10

 

Blood & Guts

Ages: 10-14

Cost $100 for 11 weeks ( Julie will be out of the country for the first class. A substitute with activities will be present for the first week of classes)

Minimum: N/A

Maximum: N/A

Teacher: Julie Lindemuth

Description:   The human body is an amazing collection of miles of blood vessels, billions of cells, hundreds of muscles, thousands of hairs and quarts of blood. There are electrical changes, chemical reactions, filters, and a vast memory bank. This class will be a fun way to learn about and be amazed at our own insides. We will be doing many hands-on projects in the exploration of the human body. We will be looking at digestion, bones and joints, muscles, hearts, lungs, brains, kidneys, ears and balance, eyes, teeth and taste, skin and fingerprints as well as many other things. We’ll study the anatomy, look at the physiology of how different systems work, and do a lot of hands on experiments. This class will be aimed at the 10-14 year old ages. Class on Jan. 23rd will be taught by a substitute as I will be out of the country.

Julie Lindemuth will be teaching this class and is a homeschool mom to four kids ages 19,17, 15, and 11. She has an undergraduate degree in chemical engineering and then went to medical school and specialized in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics. She brings her love of science to the homeschool classroom with this class on the human body.

Room: TBA

 

Organic Baking & Beyond **Wait list only at this time**

Ages: 10+

Cost: $60

Minimum: 4

Maximum: 12

Teacher: Arianna McCurry

Description:  In this class, we’ll be exploring all the ways to cook delicious desserts while still being conscious of our health and the effect certain foods have on our bodies. We’ll make cookies, cupcakes, bread, and more. We’ll learn about substituting certain foods and focus on the basic fundamentals of baking and safety in the kitchen. This class is for anyone interested in baking and eating yummy food, whether you’ve baked a hundred times already or never before at all!

Note: Please let me know ASAP about any allergies or vegan/gluten-free/etc. preferences.

Room: Kitchen

Writing Class

Ages: 13+

Cost: $60

Minimum: N/A

Maximum: 10

Teacher: Kara Shepherd

Description: In this class students will be encouraged to explore essay, research, and creative writing. Students will learn to find their voice while learning the ins and outs of structuring various forms of writing.

Room: TBA

 

Robotics

ages: 11+

Cost: $105

Minimum: 6

Maximum: 15

Teacher: Kelli Gowan

Description: This class will learn how to build and program LEGO Mindstorm EV3 and NXT robots.  The class will begin with basic building and students will work in small groups to build a robot from instructions that they will tweak over the course to meet their needs.  They will learn to program the robot, including the use of sensors so the bot can respond to its environment.  They will build missions out of LEGOs for the bot to solve.  This is a great introduction to robotics for students of all abilities.  The first two weeks I will assess the experience of the students and group them with other kids with similar experience so that each group can work at their own pace.

The cost of the class will be $105.  The students will be grouped in teams of 3 and each team will need a laptop computer with the software installed. The software is free and I will post a link to the group, but would like to know who from the class has a computer that they can bring.

Room: TBA

 

Painting II

Ages: 12+

Cost: $70 + $20 materials fee

Minimum: N/A

Maximum: N/A

Teacher: Jerielle Hanlon

Description: Assignments and refinements. Students will choose what they want to work on and spend more of their own time completing more advanced works with professional materials. Class critiques and exhibition.  Returning and New students welcome! Everyone works at their own skill level and learns together!

Room: L12

 

Lunch: 11:30 – 12:00

Free Time/Recess: 12:00-12:30

 

3rd Hour

12:30-1:30

 

Science Hour for Littles **Wait list only at this time**

Ages:3-5

Cost: $55

Minimum: N/A

Maximum: 9

Teacher: Heather Smith

Description:  Join us for a fun-filled hour of learning!  During the first half we will learn about the scientific method as we perform basic science experiments.  And in the second half-hour we will shift gears as we walk like and with various animals, exploring the different habitats, behaviors, diet and more of different animals around us in every day life and also the world.

Room:TBA

PRETENDergarteners with Candy Mountain Music

Drop-off Class

Ages: 4-6 years

Cost: $70

Minimum: 5

Maximum: 10

Teacher: Sarah Smitha

Description:  Sarah Smitha, founder and teacher of Candy Mountain Music, will take your child on a weekly journey through themed lesson plans using song, dance, movement play, instrument exploration, music inspired ART, and encouraged self creation moments.  The perfect interactive learning environment for older preschoolers and Early Elementary aged children.  All instruments, scarves, parachutes, art supplies, and play props provided. Take home sheets will go home weekly to continue the learning at home!

Room: TBA

Song School Spanish

Ages: 6-9

Cost: $65 (with book), $40 (you buy book)

Minimum: 4

Maximum: 12

Teacher: Beth Gawlik

Description:  This is a fun introduction to Spanish for early elementary age students. The class is continued from the fall, and fall students will benefit most by taking both semesters. New students with some exposure to basic Spanish are welcome. We’ll continue to learn greetings, colors, everyday vocabulary, and more through fun songs, games, and activities. The Song School Spanish 1 Student book and CD is necessary for this class. The workbooks will be used on occasion in class, and even students not yet writing can benefit by practicing work in the book with a parent and listening to the CD. It is not necessary for the parent to know Spanish to use the book with the student. The cost of the book is $25. You can purchase it yourself from www.classicalacademicpress.com or pay for me to purchase it for you. In that case, your child will receive the book on the first day of class.

Cost with book: $65

Cost without book: $40

A new book is not necessary for the spring. Books are only necessary for new students.

Room: TBA

Drawing II

Ages:8-12

Cost: $60

Minimum: N/A

Maximum: N/A

Teacher: Jerielle Hanlon

Description:Exercises to improve your creativity and skills. Emphasis on basic techniques and experimentation with materials. Returning and New students welcome! Everyone works at their own skill level and learns together!

Room: L12

 

Sewing **Wait list only at this time**

Cost $See Below

Ages: 8+

Minimum: N/A

Maximum: 6

Teacher: Rachel Wade Harper

Beginner $70, plus supplies:

Students will begin with the basics of hand sewing progressing through projects at their own pace. Many beginners will be ready to begin machine sewing at the end of their first semester. Some students will need to spend more or less time at the beginner level before moving on to machine sewing.

Intermediate $65, plus supplies:

Intermediate students will learn the ins and outs of their machine through a series of projects. The project instructions will be provided throught the class. Intermediate students must be competent with the with the beginner skills. Many students will stay at the Intermediate level for several semesters. Students at the Intermediate level  may just be starting out with a machine, be able to do projects independently, be beginning the process of learning to follow patterns, or following patterns independently. All will progress at their own pace.

Advanced/Independent study $50, plus supplies:

Advanced students will be able to complete  all the requirements of beginner and intermediate levels independently. They will be learning and experimenting with advanced pattern and sewing techniques. Students will work relatively independently and use the teacher as a resource person. Many of the tools required for the advanced techniques will be provided for use in the class. Students can then decide if they would like to purchase tools themselves.

Room: All Sewing classes in L10

 

Writing Class  **Wait list only at this time**

Ages: 8-12

Cost: $60

Minimum: N/A

Maximum: 6

Teacher: Kara Shepherd

Description: Writing for 11-13 year olds. We’ll explore the elements of writing with four specific writing projects: letter writing, personal essay, review writing, and expository essay. This will be a fun, relaxed environment for kids of all ability levels.

Room: TBA

 

Game School

Ages: 8+

Cost: $90

Minimum: 4

Maximum: 12

Teacher: Amy Sharland

Description:  In this class we will move away from classic games of chance. Introducing new card, tile and traditional board games that use logic, reasoning and strategy skills. All while playing in a totally social, fun environment. This is learning disguised as play! This class is for students 8 and up, but all kids must have basic reading and number skills.

Room: TBA

Guitar

Ages: 11+ (younger students will need teacher approval)

Cost: $100

Minimum: N/A

Maximum: N/A

Teacher: Mr. Brent Larimore from Music with Brent

Description TBA

Room: L14

 

Blood & Guts

Ages: 12+

Cost: $100 for 11 weeks ( Julie will be out of the country for the first class. A substitute with activities will be present for the first week of classes)

Minimum: N/A

Maximum: N/A

Teacher: Julie Lindemuth

Description:   The human body is an amazing collection of miles of blood vessels, billions of cells, hundreds of muscles, thousands of hairs and quarts of blood. There are electrical changes, chemical reactions, filters, and a vast memory bank. This class will be a fun way to learn about and be amazed at our own insides. We will be doing many hands-on projects in the exploration of the human body. We will be looking at digestion, bones and joints, muscles, hearts, lungs, brains, kidneys, ears and balance, eyes, teeth and taste, skin

and fingerprints as well as many other things. We’ll study the anatomy, look at the physiology of how different systems work, and do a lot of hands on experiments. This class will be aimed at ages 12 and up. Class on Jan. 23rd will be taught by a substitute as I will be out of the country.

Julie Lindemuth will be teaching this class and is a homeschool mom to four kids ages 19,17, 15, and 11. She has an undergraduate degree in chemical engineering and then went to medical school and specialized in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics. She brings her love of science to the homeschool classroom with this class on the human body.

Room: TBA

Junk Drawer Wars Part 2

Ages: 7+

Cost: $65 for new students, $45 for returning students

Minimum: 9

Maximum: 16

Teacher: Steven Malott

Description: Students will work in teams and use whatever junk (straws, soda bottle caps, milk jugs, etc) is in their box to create various projects and test them in competition. Each project will take 2 weeks to complete. We will spend one week brainstorming and building and the following week we will be testing, adjusting and evaluating what worked and what did not. Students will work on a total of 6 projects with their teams.

Room: TBA

Break: 1:30 – 1:40

4th Hour

1:40 – 2:40

 

Creative Culinary Ratios for Littles  **Wait list only at this time**

Ages: 3-5

Cost:$50

Minimum: N/A

Maximum: 9

Teacher: Heather Smith

Description: Learn about math used in baking!  Did you know that professional chefs and bakers use scales and ratios to create their recipes?  Understanding culinary ratios goes beyond learning a single recipe and instead opens up the door to thousands.  Students will learn how to use a scale in the kitchen to weigh ingredients and how to use culinary ratios.  Students will then apply this knowledge to practice existing recipes in a new way and also work together to create and test their own!

Parents are also encouraged to attend if they choose; this can be a fun and hands on way to facilitate math learning at home!

Scales are included in class price.

Room: Kitchen

Inamojo: A Children’s Well-Being Program  **Wait list only at this time**

Drop-off Class

Ages 5-9 years

Cost: $100 (1st semester returning students $50)

Minimum: 5

Maximum: 12

Teacher: Sarah Smitha – Candy Mountain Music

Inamojo™ offers Social & Emotional Learning (SEL) programs for children of primary school age. Sarah Smitha, recently certified as an Inamojo facilitator, is the ONLY person trained to teach this unique series of classes in the entire state of Kentucky! She aims to help children with lessons and skills that will help them navigate life’s challenges with greater understanding – of themselves and others – and greater resilience.

The Inamojo program comprises of weekly one hour classes all using a carefully-structured mix of stories, music, movement and creative art. Children absolutely love these classes!

The stories have been written to teach important life-lessons in ways that children can understand, and find engaging.

The structure of our 9-week inamojo™ programs

Class 1: Naga’s Curse: Introduction to the story and characters

Class 2: Aloka and The Wolves: Trusting your instincts

Class 3: Lily and the Moon Pearl: Feeling and managing your emotions

Class 4: Sam’s Quest: Self-esteem, confidence, courage

Class 5: Jasmine and the Troll: Compassion and kindness

Class 6: Tom and the Cloud Painter: Truthful communication

Class 7: Maia the Dream Weaver: Imagination, dreams and goals

Class 8: Tuketu and the Willow: Self-awareness and belonging

Class 9: Naga Returns: Integration and celebration

Sarah aims to assist the children to integrate their inamojo experience into daily life, so they have tools and knowledge to help them grow.

Since the school semester is 12 weeks, the extra 3 weeks within the semester will either be used to repeat a particular theme that the teacher feels the students may need more time with, or used at the end of the session as GROWTH MINDSET explorations of concepts like affirmations, vision boards, goal planning, etc.

More info regarding these unique classes can be found at www.inamojo.com

Room: TBA

Homeschool P.E.

Ages: 6-12

Cost: 35

Minimum: N/A

Maximum: N/A

Teacher: Arianna McCurry (with Adult Supervision)

Description:  In this class, we’ll be learning the fundamentals of basic sports and games while having lots of fun! We’ll play games like soccer and basketball and other times we’ll focus on more relaxing physical activities like yoga. Everyone is welcome and we’ll be focusing more on teamwork and having fun than winning, unlike most traditional sports. This class is meant for the people who do sports every day of the week just as much as it is for people who have never played a sport in their life. The class will not be especially intensive and no one is required to participate in any activity or sport they might not want to. There will be an adult monitoring the class, so no worries!

Arianna McCurry is almost sixteen and a junior in high school. Up until she moved schools in high school she was always very active, competing in every sport from football to basketball to swimming. Gym class was always her favorite in school (except for when they had to run the mile) and she loved getting to have fun while also getting exercise. Recreational sports have always been her favorite due to the fact that they’re more focused on having fun than winning and she wants to share that with other people.

Note: Please let me know about any health complications such as asthma, etc.

Room: TBA

Painting II

Ages:8-12

Cost: $65 + $15 supply fee

Teacher: Jerielle Hanlon

Description: Exercises to improve your creativity and skills. Emphasis on basic techniques and experimentation with materials. Returning and New students welcome! Everyone works at their own skill level and learns together!

Room: L12

 

Sewing

Cost $See Below

Ages: 8+

Minimum: N/A

Maximum: 6

Teacher: Rachel Wade Harper

Beginner $70, plus supplies:

Students will begin with the basics of hand sewing progressing through projects at their own pace. Many beginners will be ready to begin machine sewing at the end of their first semester. Some students will need to spend more or less time at the beginner level before moving on to machine sewing.

Intermediate $65, plus supplies:

Intermediate students will learn the ins and outs of their machine through a series of projects. The project instructions will be provided throught the class. Intermediate students must be competent with the with the beginner skills. Many students will stay at the Intermediate level for several semesters. Students at the Intermediate level  may just be starting out with a machine, be able to do projects independently, be beginning the process of learning to follow patterns, or following patterns independently. All will progress at their own pace.

Advanced/Independent study $50, plus supplies:

Advanced students will be able to complete  all the requirements of beginner and intermediate levels independently. They will be learning and experimenting with advanced pattern and sewing techniques. Students will work relatively independently and use the teacher as a resource person. Many of the tools required for the advanced techniques will be provided for use in the class. Students can then decide if they would like to purchase tools themselves.

Room: All Sewing classes in L10

Knitting

Ages: 10+

Cost: $100

Minimum: 4

Maximum: 8

Parents are welcome and encouraged to join)

Teacher: Amy Sharland

Description:  Did your grandma teach you to knit 3 summers ago or (20 years ago)? Did you make a scarf last winter, but don’t know what to do next? This class is for those who are interested in taking their basic skills to the next level. If you don’t remember how to do much (or anything), that’s okay, we’ll go over the basics. Parents are welcome and encouraged to sign-up! This semester we will cover knitting in the round, using circular needles and double pointed needles. We will learn how to make a cowl, hat and and maybe more! The class cost covers most supplies including high quality yarn and needles. You will need to bring a bag or basket for your work, a small pair of scissors and a tape measure. Once you’ve signed up please reach out to me so I can get your preference on colors and materials. I can’t wait to cozy up with you all and get knitting! If you are already an established knitter and want to bring your project and knit with us, I welcome you to join!

Room: TBA

 

Table Top Tactics

Ages 10+

Cost:$ 75

Minimum: 5

Maximum: 10

Teacher: Trevor Holder

Description:  Gather around the table and bust out your thinking caps! Get ready to engage in some of the most interesting and unique tabletop board games that the market has to offer (if you’re looking for Monopoly, this is the wrong class). You’ll learn how to think strategically, appreciate game design, communicate well, and develop your natural intuition all while working with (or against) your friends!

Not only will we play games, we’ll discuss some of the mechanics, ideas and engines behind them.

Ideas and skills related to: probability, statistics, social deduction, communication, problem solving, good sportsmanship and strategic thinking.

I have a background in Psychology and decades of experience in careers dealing with interpersonal communication and social development, mainly working with youth and young adults. About ten years ago, board games became an obsession for me. I love collecting them (I own over 300 unique games), learning about new systems and mechanics the industry is developing and gathering my friends and family around the table to experience them together.

Room : TBA

Survey of Greek and Roman Mythology

Ages:13+

Cost: $45 + cost of books (see below)

Minimum: N/A

Maximum: N/A

Teacher: Lee Shepherd

Description:  Mythology by Edith Hamilton – core text Spring Term: The Iliad by Homer – Translation by Robert Fagles Using both Hamilton & Homer’s work students will explore the history of Greek and Roman Mythology. Homer’s work will allow students to study and learn Mythology as those in ancient times did. Hamilton’s book will be our source and guide for the study. We will also look at the Roman counter parts to the Greek. We will investigate how the Greeks influenced the Romans and the Romans influenced even our culture today, for example, the naming of our planets. We will also look at other minor myths and mythological heroes.

Students will need to purchase for class:

Edith Hamilton’s Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heros (7.99 paperback on Amazon)

Homer’s The Iliad translated by Robert Fitzgerlad

Link:  https://www.amazon.com/Iliad-Homer/dp/0374529051/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1546009769&sr=8-2&keywords=the+iliad+fitzgerald

Room:TBA