Each day, we will spend time learning to sew. Students will learn some basic stitching techniques, repair a clothing item, make a small pillow out of an old favorite T-shirt and a decorative piece.

Each day, we will also spend time learning to cook. We will practice basic measuring, talk about cost per item and talk about nutritional value of different ingredients. Students will do some microwave baking, cook a basic soup and mix up some dips.

There is a maximum of 15 students for this class, so reserve your space soon. Appropriate for ages 8-14

Prerequisites

None

Lessons include

• Learn basic stitching techniques
• Repair a clothing item
• Make a small pillow out of an old t-shirt
• Make a decorative piece
• Talk about cost per item and nutritional value of different ingredients
• Microwave baking
• Mix up some dips
• Cook a basic soup

The amount and pace of content coverage will depend on the prior knowledge of students enrolled as well as class interest on various topics with a desire to dive deeper into specific content.

This is a secular class.

Schedule

Class will meet from 9:30 am to noon on Mondays through Friday from 7/10 to 7/14/23.

Please arrive promptly, prepared to hit the ground running.

Space is limited, so only sign up if you intend to attend all five classes, as you will be taking a slot that could have been occupied by somebody else.

Cost

The cost of the one-week course is $175 and includes all course materials. Half is due to reserve your spot and the remainder is due by the first day of class.

Assignments and Grading

There will be no homework or assignments outside of class meeting times.

Involvement by parents is key, but I will not expect you to do any of the teaching. What I will expect from parents is this:

• Respond to my emails, usually in the form of "Got it"
• Ensure your student(s) complete the homework assignments
• Get your student(s) to class on time
• Don't get mad if we run overtime. We don't have a bell that rings and I won't stop mid-sentance because the clock hit a number. Feel free to come in and pull your student(s) out if you need to go, though
• Be responsive if I ask something and abide by the written policies of the school, which will be provided to you prior to registering
• Parents are welcome to stay for class or drop off

Involvement by your student is even more important. What I will expect from students is this:

• Be attentive in class
• Be safe at all times
• Ask questions

I highly encourage questions. We ask a lot of questions in my current classes. Many of the questions are seemingly unusual and lead us down unplanned paths, but they all educate. I don't tolerate completely frivolous questions, though.

New students will require an in-person interview before being accepted into this class. Students may be denied entry into the class at my sole discretion, for reasons which may include lack of maturity, lack of interest in the subject matter or lack of tolerance of viewpoints with which they may not agree.

Class Materials

Students must bring an old favorite t-shirt. We will provide all other supplies. If more supplies are needed to be brought in by the students we will let you know prior.