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  Homeschool Workshops

Open Hearth Cooking Workshops

 February 8, 2011 (10am-2pm) and February 15, 2011 (10am-2pm)

Learn the basics of open-hearth cooking and work with period recipes.  Participants will prepare a meal and enjoy it together.  Ages 10 and up only (all students must be accompanied by one adult- total cost for both is $30).  Click here for registration form

Everything Bees Workshop

February 24, 2011 (10am-1pm)

Learn about the world of honeybees, why they were important on 19th century farms, and their role in agriculture today.  Make a craft, beeswax candles, and beeswax lip balm.  For ages 7-12, cost is $15 per student.  Click here for registration form

Farm Kids Workshop

March 15, 2011 (10am-12pm)

Step back into a 19th century farm as you get up close and personal with the Latta animals, participate in farm chores, learn about life in a cabin, and make a craft.  For ages 5-7, cost is $10 per student.                               Click here for registration form

To Make a Lady Workshop

March 24, 2011 (10am-1pm)

Learn the ins and outs of being a 19th century lady.  From etiquette and stitches, to keeping a household, and more!  For girls ages 13 and up, cost is $20 per student.                                                                            Click here for registration form

Backcountry Woodsman Workshop

May 26, 2011 (10am-1pm)

Learn how to survive as a 19th century backcountry man.  Hands-on activities include fire-starting with flint and steel, woodworking, and more!  Participants will make a woodworking project to keep.  For boys ages 13 and up, cost is $25 per student.                                                            Click here for registration form

 

 

 

 
 

Supported in part by the Arts & Science Council and the Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation.