Students will use hand building techniques (pinching, coil building, slab work and kurinuki) to create functional wares. Functional wares may include: mug, plate, bird house, bowl, spoon rest, toothbrush holder, etc. Focus will be invited to give attention to the thickness of the piece, the finish of the piece: does it feel too heavy, too rough, are the joins well attended and clean? Creativity is invited to the class; functional pottery is amazing to explore.
Requirements:
If dual enrolled in Wednesday Open Studio student will pay only one supply fee.
This class is designed to be an extension of Defending Your Faith, but can be taken as a stand alone course, or at the same time. (Since this class is based on ever changing current events; topics and discussion can change from term to term.)
The world is taking aim at Christianity from every angle. The Bible asks us to be in the world but not of it. As Christians, how do we respond to events happening around us in a Godly and Biblical way? The idea of this class is to engage in a Bible centered and lively discussion while opposing viewpoints are presented. Come and learn how to have tough discussions from a Biblical worldview about current events that you face in day to day life.
Tuesday - Ceramics Studio - 004: 10:00 am - 10:50 am
Description:
Through guided projects and free time work, students will learn the basics of hand building in clay construction, decoration and glazing. Throughout the weeks all student work will be fired and ready to take home.
Experience the tactile world of clay! This is a hand building class in which students will learn the basics of ceramic handbuilding: sculptural, clay construction and guided projects from slab vases and boxes to ornaments and design tiles. Come with your own ideas or a clean slate ready to learn. This class is for hands-on creative students who desire flexibility in the ceramic classroom.
Come learn the basics of the pottery wheel! Students will learn wedging, throwing trimming and glazing, completing ceramics projects that they will be able to take home when/after firings are complete. All ceramic work created in the studio can be used in your home and will be dishwasher oven and food safe. Students with one semester of ceramics under their belt are welcome to repeat this class to improve their skills.
Zoo Keepers is a great opportunity to learn all about the animals at the Firmly Planted Homeschool Resources Center! Each week we will learn all about one of these animals and what makes them unique. Every student will create their own field guide with amazing facts about these creatures and learn hands-on how to care for them. Students in this class will be eligible to become a part of the Critter Club team and share in the responsibility of caring for our animal friends. Animals will be handled in this class, and proper hand washing and safety precautions will be required. All students will be required to bring a thee ringed binder, page protectors, and a pen or pencil.
Zoo Keepers is a great opportunity to learn all about the animals at the Firmly Planted Homeschool Resources Center! Each week we will learn all about one of these animals and what makes them unique. Every student will create their own field guide with amazing facts about these creatures and learn hands-on how to care for them. Students in this class will be eligible to become a part of the Critter Club team and share in the responsibility of caring for our animal friends. Animals will be handled in this class, and proper hand washing and safety precautions will be required. All students will be required to bring a thee ringed binder, page protectors, and a pen or pencil.
I plan to use Apologia's text on flying creatures. We'll do hands on experiments and projects in class with weekly take home reading and vocabulary assignments. This class will continue in the spring term as there is enough material in our textbook for two terms.
Requirements:
Exploring Creation with Zoology 1: Flying Creatures of the Fifth Day (about $35)
I plan to use Apologia's text on flying creatures. We'll do hands on experiments and projects in class with weekly take home reading and vocabulary assignments. This class will continue in the spring term as there is enough material in our textbook for two terms.
Requirements:
Exploring Creation with Zoology 1: Flying Creatures of the Fifth Day (about $35)
Lions and tigers and bears, oh my! We will be exploring animal biology, diet, habitat, behavior and ecology through reading, videos and a variety of activities. They will get to go to jungles, deserts, forests, and farms without ever leaving the classroom! They will learn all about God’s glorious creatures, from crafty carnivores to wayward worms. We will be using Exploring Creation with Zoology 3: Land Animals is part of Apologia’s award-winning Young Explorer Series.
Requirements:
Purchase Textbook: Exploring Creation with Zoology 3: Land Animals of the Sixth Day, 2nd Edition (about $50 new)