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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

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