BETTER SKILLS INC
Below is a small breakdown of how our classes work​.
Art
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**Week 1-2: Introduction to Art
History of Art- Basic Elements of Art (line, shape, form, space, color, value, texture)
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**Week 3-4:
Drawing Techniques
Basic drawing techniques- Still life drawing- Portrait drawing
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**Week 5-6:
Painting Techniques
Introduction to painting tools and materials- Watercolor techniques- Acrylic painting
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**Week 7-8: Mixed Media and Collage
Combining different art forms- Creating mixed media artwork
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**Week 9-10: Art Critique and Exhibition
Analyzing and critiquing artworks- Preparing for a final art exhibition
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Baking
**Week 1: Introduction to Baking
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Understanding ingredients- Basic baking tools and equipment
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**Week 2: Breads
Yeast bread basics- Quick breads
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**Week 3: Cakes
Mixing methods- Decorating techniques
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**Week 4: Pastries
Puff pastry- Shortcrust pastry
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**Week 5: Cookies and Biscuits
Basic cookie recipes- Decorative techniques
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**Week 6: Advanced Baking
Layer cakes- Complex pastries
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Painting
**Week 1: Introduction to Painting
Types of paint (oil, acrylic, watercolor)- Painting tools and materials
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**Week 2: Color Theory
Primary, secondary, and tertiary colors- Mixing colors
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**Week 3-4: Techniques and Styles
Brush techniques- Different painting styles (realism, abstract, etc.)
**Week 5-6: Landscapes and Still Life**- Painting landscapes- Painting still life
**Week 7-8: Portrait Painting**- Basics of portraiture- Advanced portrait techniques
**Week 9-10: Personal Project and Critique**- Creating a final painting project- Group critique sessions
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### Woodwork
**Week 1: Introduction to Woodworking**- Safety practices- Basic tools and their uses
**Week 2: Measuring and Cutting**- Measurement techniques- Cutting wood
**Week 3: Joinery Techniques**- Basic joints (butt, dovetail, mortise and tenon)
**Week 4: Sanding and Finishing**- Sanding techniques- Applying finishes
**Week 5: Simple Projects**- Making a small box- Creating a picture frame
**Week 6: Advanced Projects**- Building a small piece of furniture- Custom wood projects
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### Exercise
**Week 1: Introduction to Fitness**- Importance of exercise- Basic anatomy and physiology
**Week 2: Cardiovascular Training**- Aerobic exercises- High-intensity interval training (HIIT)
**Week 3: Strength Training**- Weight lifting basics- Bodyweight exercises
**Week 4: Flexibility and Mobility**- Stretching techniques- Yoga basics
**Week 5: Designing a Workout Plan**- Creating personalized fitness plans- Tracking progress
**Week 6: Nutrition and Recovery**- Basic nutrition principles- Importance of rest and recovery
### Wine Making
**Week 1: Introduction to Wine Making**- History and types of wine- Basic equipment and ingredients
**Week 2: Grape Selection and Preparation**- Choosing the right grapes- Preparing grapes for fermentation
**Week 3: Fermentation Process**- Primary fermentation- Secondary fermentation**Week 4: Aging and Bottling**- Aging wine- Bottling techniques
**Week 5: Wine Tasting and Evaluation**- Wine tasting techniques- Evaluating wine quality
**Week 6: Advanced Techniques**- Blending wines- Troubleshooting common issues
### Juice Making
**Week 1: Introduction to Juicing**- Benefits of fresh juice- Essential equipment
**Week 2: Fruit and Vegetable Juices**- Basic recipes- Combining flavors
**Week 3: Nutritional Considerations**- Health benefits of different ingredients- Balancing nutrients
**Week 4: Advanced Juicing Techniques**- Cold-pressed juicing- Smoothie making
**Week 5: Creating Custom Recipes**- Experimenting with flavors- Personalizing juice blends
**Week 6: Preserving and Storing Juice**- Safe preservation methods- Best storage practices
### Glass Making
**Week 1: Introduction to Glass Making**- History and types of glass- Basic tools and materials
**Week 2: Glass Blowing Basics**- Safety procedures- Basic glass blowing techniques
**Week 3: Kiln Work**- Understanding kilns- Basic kiln techniques
**Week 4: Stained Glass**- Cutting and assembling stained glass- Creating simple stained glass projects
**Week 5: Advanced Techniques**- Working with molds- Advanced glass blowing
**Week 6: Finishing and Polishing**- Finishing techniques- Polishing glass pieces
### Social Skills
**Week 1: Introduction to Social Skills**- Importance of social skills- Basic communication techniques
**Week 2: Active Listening**- Techniques for active listening- Practicing active listening
**Week 3: Nonverbal Communication**- Understanding body language- Using nonverbal cues
**Week 4: Conflict Resolution**- Conflict resolution strategies- Role-playing scenarios
**Week 5: Building Relationships**- Networking techniques- Maintaining healthy relationships
**Week 6: Advanced Social Skills**- Public speaking- Leadership skills
### Games
**Week 1: Introduction to Games**- Types of games (board games, card games, video games)- Basic game mechanics
**Week 2: Strategy Games**- Understanding strategy games- Techniques for winning strategy games
**Week 3: Cooperative Games**- Importance of teamwork- Playing cooperative games
**Week 4: Role-Playing Games**- Basics of role-playing games- Creating characters and stories
**Week 5: Game Design Basics**- Elements of game design- Creating a simple game
**Week 6: Advanced Game Play**- Advanced techniques for different game types- Hosting a game night