Hey everyone! I'm Zach and I own a custom woodworking business in town called Ashes To Beauty Woodworking making furniture and rustic home decor from reclaimed wood and live edge wood (www.ashestobeautynw.com).
Woodworking 2.0 is for the older pre-teens/teenagers and it is going to be a class that your kids will not want to miss!
Below is a layout of what this class will be all about.
During the span of this class, we will be making a rustic serving tray from reclaimed wood and a rustic wall decor piece!
Practical items that can be taken home and used on a daily basis while learning woodworking skills that they can hold on to for years to come!
What will the kids be learning about in this class?
- Different types of wood
- Different purposes for the different types of wood
- Basic woodworking tools and their uses
- How to make straight cuts
- Gluing wood (the proper way)
- Lots about sanding and the different coarse grits of sandpaper
- What to seal/finish your project with (food-grade oil and non-food grade oil)
- And much more!
My goal is to teach practical skills that can be carried on through the years of growing up whether they do woodworking as a profession when they get older or to just be able to use it as a hobby. Also, I want to inspire future woodworkers to chase their dreams if they have that desire to do woodworking as a profession when they grow up.
So come with an eagerness to have lots of fun and be ready to get a little dusty as we take a journey into Woodworking 2.0!
This is a hands-on class in which students have plenty of freedom to explore the wonderful medium of clay! Come with your littles each week for special parent-child time and socialization with other parents around the clay table. 5-6 year olds can be dropped off for this class, 3-4 year olds need a parent to attend with them. Some projects for the littles will include heart and handprint bows, pencil pots and thumbprint ornaments and, inevitably, many sweet little sculptural pieces of their own. You will also have the opportunity to create a handprint tile for a wall or keepsake box. In this class parents get to make little things, too, and everyone will decorate, glaze and take home their finished work once fired. Students have some minimal cleanup chores, like washing their wooden tools in the provided water buckets, wiping down their areas after glazing days and pushing in their chairs at the end of classes. Tactile contact is one of the first experiences we have in this life; it is at our roots. So this weekly gathering with clay, water and shells is a very grounding experience for students.
Requirements:
***Supply & teacher payments are due January 9th. Families must respond to Groupzu invoices by this deadline to keep their standing in the class.
Assistants:
Homework:
None
Billable Hours Per Week:
1
Admin Tier:
Specialty
Admin Fee:
$4, Term Total = $64
Class Fee:
$150.00
Supply Fee:
$50.00
Portrait 101 B
Ages 8yr-13yr
Avonlea Allemann
Winter/Spring 2021
Arts
- Drawing
Schedule:
Wednesday - Art Studio - 129: 2:00 pm - 2:50 pm
Description:
This class is for those who have taken portrait classes before whether here or elsewhere. You should be able to map and fill out a face as well as know how and where to shade by yourself. I will be helping you hone those skills and teaching the importance of negative space. You will have exercises to complete each week so expect a bit of homework:)
Requirements:
Assistants:
Homework:
None
Billable Hours Per Week:
1
Admin Tier:
Class Override
Admin Fee:
$32, Term Total = $32
Class Fee:
$60.00
Supply Fee:
$5.00
Elementary Ceramics B
Ages 5yr-10yr
Sia Hoyt
Spring 2023
Arts
- Ceramics
Schedule:
Tuesday - Ceramics Studio - 004: 10:00 am - 10:50 am
Description:
In this class students will be learning about decoration, carving, smoothing, sculpting and construction in clay. Over the course of our 16 weeks together, we will be doing so many fun projects from tiles and cups to pendants and boxes! Inevitably, there will also be sweet little independent creations like pizzas, dice and lizards. Your students will have plenty of creative freedom and even have the opportunity to team up for some joint sculptural projects. Tactile contact is one of the first experiences we have in this life so touching clay and experiencing ceramic art is a very grounding experience. The ceramic studio becomes a weekly source of art therapy, camaraderie and joy. Students will have some minimal cleanup chores, like washing the wooden tools and sponges in the provided water buckets or wiping down their areas after glazing days. Junior ceramic students are bound to have a lot of fun together in this class as they learn the old craftsmanship of working with clay.
Requirements:
Supply & teacher payments are due January 9th. Families must respond to invoice requests by this deadline to keep their standing in the class.
In this class students will be learning about decoration, carving, smoothing, sculpting and construction in clay. Over the course of our 16 weeks together, we will be doing so many fun projects from tiles and cups to pendants and boxes! Inevitably, there will also be sweet little independent creations like pizzas, dice and lizards. Your students will have plenty of creative freedom and even have the opportunity to team up for some joint sculptural projects. Tactile contact is one of the first experiences we have in this life so touching clay and experiencing ceramic art is a very grounding experience. The ceramic studio becomes a weekly source of art therapy, camaraderie and joy. Students will have some minimal cleanup chores, like washing the wooden tools and sponges in the provided water buckets or wiping down their areas after glazing days. Junior ceramic students are bound to have a lot of fun together in this class as they learn the old craftsmanship of working with clay.
Requirements:
Supply & teacher payments are due January 9th. Families must respond to invoice requests by this deadline to keep their standing in the class.
Assistants:
Homework:
None
Billable Hours Per Week:
1
Admin Tier:
Specialty
Admin Fee:
$4, Term Total = $64
Class Fee:
$150.00
Supply Fee:
$50.00
Clay + Design B
Ages 10yr-14yr
Sia Hoyt
Spring 2023
Arts
- Ceramics
Schedule:
Tuesday - Ceramics Studio - 004: 11:00 am - 11:50 am
Description:
In this hands-on class students will learn the basics of working with clay to construct functional pieces for their own homes and spaces, such as nature bowls and Japanese teacups, tiles and vases. As students carve, smooth and sculpt, they will be given fresh ideas on design and decoration, receiving both guidance and creative freedom. Students will glaze and take home their finished pieces when fired. Over the course of our 16 weeks together this class becomes one of the anchors in the week, a pause in the day to tap into the creative and the tactile. Students will have some cleanup chores, like washing the wooden tools and sponges in the provided water buckets and wiping down their areas after glazing days. Junior artists are bound to find great satisfaction in this class, bringing clay to life with design and patterns, weaving the art of drawing into the clay.
Requirements:
• Supply & teacher payments are due January 9th. Families must respond to Groupzu invoices by this deadline to keep their standing in the class.
Assistants:
Homework:
None
Billable Hours Per Week:
1
Admin Tier:
Specialty
Admin Fee:
$4, Term Total = $64
Class Fee:
$125.00
Supply Fee:
$75.00
Basic Cartooning and Storytelling
Ages 8yr-14yr
Elora Neal
Winter/Spring 2021
Arts
- Cartooning
Schedule:
Tuesday - Science Lab - 127: 3:00 pm - 3:50 pm
Description:
This class focuses on how to create an original character using the most effective drawing techniques. You will learn the basics of using shapes to create a person on paper as you discover your own personal cartoon art style. After drawing your character with movement and emotion, you will create a comic strip featuring your original characters. Basic Cartooning is fun for everyone, and a great learning experience as you develop the skills to draw characters in motion.
Requirements:
Assistants:
Homework:
None
Billable Hours Per Week:
1
Admin Tier:
Class Override
Admin Fee:
$32, Term Total = $32
Class Fee:
$70.00
Supply Fee:
$0.00
Chess Club
Ages 11yr-19yr+
Tom Snyder
Spring 2023
Arts
- General Art
Schedule:
Tuesday - Classroom - 218: 4:00 pm - 4:50 pm
Description:
Students will learn or improve their chess play. All levels of players are welcome. You just need to love chess and be willing to train yourself to become better. We will learn chess basics as well as chess strategies, and tactics. Sample games will be analyzed. We will also watch some videos from Grand Master Chess players on chess.com. An instruction time at the beginning of each class will be followed by playing time. Students will be matched with other players at the same rating. All students will be encouraged to open accounts on chess.com and play a few games to learn their rating.
Chess is a great activity to build self confidence and learn life lessons. Research has also shown that students improve their math scores after learning to play chess. Playing chess can improve your logical and sequential thinking abilities. Students will learn to be humble when God allows them to win, and benefit from valuable lessons when they lose. Students will learn valuable life lessons from chess including the importance of a positive attitude and being resourceful and creative. All students will be respectful towards each other and appreciate each other. My hope is that strong friendships will form as students strengthen their chess skills together. Traditional and Contemporary Instrumental music will be played during chess play.
Healthy snacks and beverages during play times will be encouraged. Parents will be encouraged to come to classes and participate.
Requirements:
A portable chess set will be provided for each student in this club that wants one. Students can access chess.com on their phones or laptops. Phones and/or laptops will only be allowed for chess programs like chess.com. No rowdy behavior, running, throwing things, horseplay, loud voices, or romantic physical affection in the classroom will be allowed.
Assistants:
Homework:
< 1 Hour Week
Billable Hours Per Week:
1
Admin Tier:
Elective
Admin Fee:
$4, Term Total = $64
Class Fee:
$100.00
Supply Fee:
$20.00
Basic Fashion Sewing w/ Machine
Ages 13yr-19yr+
Megan Douglas
Spring 2024
Arts
- Sewing
Schedule:
Monday - Art Studio - 129: 10:00 am - 11:50 am
Description:
In this class teacher and student will choose a basic garment to sew. Examples: a skirt, dress, vest or other simple items. All fabric, patterns and notions are included in fees, and sewing machines will be provided for use during class. Please Contact teacher before signing up if you have not taken a basic sewing with me.
Requirements:
Prerequisites: Basic Sewing class or Teacher Approval.
Assistants:
Homework:
None
Billable Hours Per Week:
2
Admin Tier:
Specialty
Admin Fee:
$4.00, Term Total = $128
Class Fee:
$150.00
Supply Fee:
$120.00
Drawing, Color & Originality! I
Ages 7yr-12yr
Elizabeth Ganji
Fall 2022
Arts
- General Art
Schedule:
Wednesday - Art Studio - 129: 11:00 am - 12:20 pm
Description:
In this class we will use guided drawing as a means to discovering our own unique art style. Lessons will emphasize important foundational elements of a successful painting as we refer to famous works and styles created by the Masters, as well as a few contemporary artists. Students will learn how to see the world as an artist by breaking down complex subjects into simple shapes. Emphasis will be placed on “loosening up;” placing much less energy on perfected realism, and celebrating the “imperfect” mark making that contributes to an interesting painting and design. We will cover drawing and painting technique, with wide exposure to multiple mediums. Just as each of our signatures reflect our own unique style, so does our artwork! We will correlate this concept to a marveling at God’s gift in creating each of us as an original masterpiece, each with our own unique gifts and strengths that we were given to bring beauty into this world! We will complete eight bold, beautiful art projects throughout the semester, each project taking several sessions to complete.
Please note class duration will be 90 minutes. Due to the nature of our multiple session projects, it is important your student attends as many classes as possible. Please send students in clothes that can get messy so they can feel free to create!
Ages: 7-12+