spring classes
Classes are open for free to every person who is at Raw Learning while the class is in session from 8:30-3:30. People younger than 5 may need their parent to stay with them during the class to be there if they need extra help.
Daytime classes and attendance have open enrollment and are available at all times during the trimester.
9->Teens classes are open to ages 9 through teens only and are closed after the first day of class.
Fees-
Unless otherwise noted, class fees are due the first class meeting or first day of attendance at Raw Learning.
If a student is enrolled in Raw Learning during the class, then the student pays nothing (except any special materials cost).
If a student is not enrolled in Raw Learning during the class, then the student pays the class fee.
All 9->Teens students pay the class fee.
The dead line to register for 9s->Teens classes is the day before the class begins.
The dead line to submit payment for 9s->Teens classes is the first day of class.
All class fees and Cafe fees can be reduce by volunteering. Please contact Gleamer if you are interested.
Log in and click here to register for participation at Raw Learning (enrollment and homeschooler) as well as for daytime classes and for 9->Teens classes.
Click on the calendar tab to see a compact list, with out descriptions, of the classes available.
makers class
Mondays from 8:30-10:00
teacher-Joe
enrolled student fee-$0
class only fee-$75/trimester
Everyone likes making things! This class is all about creativity, interacting with different materials, building projects, tackling challenges and taking apart things to learn how they work. It is a fun mix of art and engineering.
Classes will sometimes contain a dedicated skills session, where the students will be introduced to a new idea or method, such as:
* Soldering
* Hammering
* Sawing
* Sewing
* Technical drawing
* Measuring
* Templating
* Prototyping
* Disassembly
* Reverse engineering
* and so on....
Specialized skills will also be acquired during the process of realizing their own ideas on their individual projects.
environmentally friendly
Heavy emphasis will be placed on re-purposing of obsolete or unwanted items, re-engineering items to improve functionality and on the re-use of recovered materials.
Classes will sometimes contain a dedicated skills session, where the students will be introduced to a new idea or method, such as:
* Soldering
* Hammering
* Sawing
* Sewing
* Technical drawing
* Measuring
* Templating
* Prototyping
* Disassembly
* Reverse engineering
* and so on....
Specialized skills will also be acquired during the process of realizing their own ideas on their individual projects.
environmentally friendly
Heavy emphasis will be placed on re-purposing of obsolete or unwanted items, re-engineering items to improve functionality and on the re-use of recovered materials.
Outdoor Games
Mondays from 10:30-11:30 (students of all ages)
teacher-Catherine
enrolled student fee-$0
class only fee-$75/trimester
Ready to get outside and run around? Join Catherine and her son Scott for Outdoor Games every Monday after Makers Class. We'll be playing lots of old favorites: Capture the Flag; Freeze Tag; Kick the Can; SPUD; and many more. Come get some exercise have some fun!
art journaling
Mondays from 12:30-1:30
teacher-Stephanie W.
enrolled student fee-$0
class only fee-$75/trimester
Art journaling blends personal writing with artistic expression. In this class, we will combine writing, drawing, painting, collaging, and other techniques. In each session, students will be offered an assignment or prompt. The emphasis will be on self-expression and experimentation with various writing and artistic techniques without worrying about a polished final product.
fundamentals of singing (9->Teens only)
Mondays on Apr 1-Apr 29 and May 6-Jun 10 (no lessons on May 27) from 3:30-4:05, 4:05-4:40, 4:40-5:15, 5:15-5:50
teacher-Samuel
fee-$165/ five week session
Learn the basics of breath, posture, and the singing mechanism. This one on one 35 minute class, is designed to provide the young student with all the elements to establish confidence, good singing habits, and a solid vocal technique. Choose a time slot and take this opportunity lay the foundation of a lifetime of singing enjoyment!
practical math
Wednesdays from 10:00-11:00
teacher-Jessica
enrolled student fee-$0
class only fee-$75/trimester
Jessica will assess the mathematical knowledge of the students who attend the class. Enjoyment and real world application of arithmetic will be the focus of learning.
During class we will have field trips to the grocery store, with a set amount of funds and a grocery list, as well as a visit to a bank where a bank representative will provide information about how the bank works and what services are provided. Before visiting the bank, students will learn about writing checks and balancing a checkbook.
If the students knowledge base is advanced enough, they will learn about mortgages, car loans, and interest rates.
Many math manipulatives will be used to teach number sense and basic concepts for students at that level.
Many math manipulatives will be used to teach number sense and basic concepts for students at that level.
Each mathematical tool will be learned through practical application to challenge and not frustrate the learner while keeping in mind the student's current mathematical abilities.
sewing doll clothes
Wednesdays from 12:00-1:00
teacher-Claire
enrolled student fee-$0
class only fee-$75/trimester
Looking for something fun to do with your dolls this spring? Why not learn how to sew and make your dolls loads of new clothes? Then you can have a fashion show or two. Each week you will be introduced to new sewing terms and techniques that you can use to make great basic pieces for your dolls.
On the first week of class please bring a doll or stuffed animal so we can start by learning how to measure and make patterns.
9->teens only cafe
Wednesdays Apr 3-Jun 12 from 3:30-6:00
fee-$10/child for the first 2 children. $5/child for additional children. Pay as you go and open for drop in at any time.Facilitator's children will come for free when they facilitate.
If the facilitators children don't come on the day that they facilitate, they can come on another day.
Come hang out and socialize! A cafe with various drinks and snacks available for a minimal charge will be provided. Games, activities, and camaraderie will abound while the young folks learn some of the most important skills necessary for success: emotional regulation and social cues in a group setting.
A free open house will kick off the socializing on April 3rd from 3:30-6:00!
Attend with your adolescent and bring a snack to share.
The monthly 9s-Teens Parent Meeting is the first Friday of every month from 3:30-5:00 at Raw Learning.
Attend with your adolescent and bring a snack to share.
The monthly 9s-Teens Parent Meeting is the first Friday of every month from 3:30-5:00 at Raw Learning.
art journaling (9->Teens only)
Wednesdays Apr 3-May 1 from 6:00-7:30
teacher-Stephanie W.
fee-$45/five week session (includes all supplies and art journal)
Art journaling blends personal writing with artistic expression. In this class, we will combine writing, drawing, painting, collaging, and other techniques. In each session, students will be offered an assignment or prompt. The emphasis will be on self-expression and experimentation with various writing and artistic techniques without worrying about a polished final product.
Wednesdays Apr 3-May 1 from 6:00-7:30
teacher-Stephanie W.
fee-$45/five week session (includes all supplies and art journal)
Art journaling blends personal writing with artistic expression. In this class, we will combine writing, drawing, painting, collaging, and other techniques. In each session, students will be offered an assignment or prompt. The emphasis will be on self-expression and experimentation with various writing and artistic techniques without worrying about a polished final product.
read aloud with Claire
Thursdays from 9:30-10:30
teacher-Claire
enrolled student fee-$0
class only fee-$75/trimester
Claire will start with young children's stories at the beginning of the hour. She will then introduce older kids to a chapter book that will be read each week for the second half hour.
poultry incubation and biology
Thursdays from 11:00-12:00
teacher-Ashley
enrolled student fee-$0
class only fee-$75/trimester
Often when we think of spring, we think of cute baby chicks and ducks. However, before they are cute, they take nearly a month to develop inside an egg. Learn how chicks and ducks grow from an egg into those cute fluffy creatures. We will be hatching our own chicks and ducks over the eleven week period, and will delve into the science of oviparous animals like some dinosaurs, fish, reptiles, and birds. Hands-on learning through crafts and science experiences will guide us. This course is perfect for both pre-school and elementary aged learners as well as some middle schoolers.
cooking with eggs
Thursdays from 12:30-2:00
Eggs are one of the most versatile ingredients available. They span from sweet to savory dishes, provide levening and binding, and abundant nutrition.
Come experience the different recipes which use eggs to complete them. The students will learn the basics of opening and separating eggs, as well as their function in each recipe. The level of knowledge will be individualize to the abilities of each student.
Let's get crackin'!
location-Mary Baldwin Campus
This environmental conservation class is an inquiry-based learning project on the Chesapeake Bay.
The students will undertake a group project to restore a “bare spot” on the Mary Baldwin campus into a garden of native plants. They will discover the importance of native plants as well as determine which are the best for the location to be restored. There will be field trips to local nurseries and markets.
The students will also embark on their own independent research around issues that affect the health of the Chesapeake Bay. Guidance will be provided through thought provoking discussions and interactive activities.
journalism
Fridays from 9:00-10:00
teacher-Rob
enrolled student fee-$0
class only fee-$75/trimester
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to cover a football game or rock concert for the newspaper? Or how it would feel to see yourself on TV as a weatherman or weatherwoman? What about hearing your voice on the radio as you tell listeners who will be our next president?
Well stop wondering and start doing! In this journalism class, we’ll write and publish our own newspaper, film our own television news broadcast and produce our own radio program.
Students will learn about many of the different aspects that go into reporting, writing and producing the news and what it’s like to be a working journalist. They’ll have the chance to write stories, interview newsmakers, take photos, operate a video camera, record a radio news segment, and take part in lots of other fun, hands-on exercises that will give them a firsthand look into the world of journalism.
comida española
Fridays from 10:30-12:00
teacher-Gleamer
enrolled student fee-$0
class only fee-$75/trimester
Whip up some wonderful Spanish dishes while learning about Spanish culture and history. Recipes from Spanish speaking countries around the world will be prepared by the class participants. Each persons cooking and baking experience will be considered while they are responsible for their part in the recipe preparation.
spanish
Fridays (Apr 5-May 17) from 1:30-2:30
teacher-Stephanie M.
enrolled student fee-$0
class only fee-$50/trimester
¡Hola! This class will mix all aspects of the Latino and Hispanic culture, from the language to the arts. The children will learn how to do the Salsa and some Zumba, will be introduced to both useful words and basic sentence structures, and shall delve into the arts by creating traditional Hispanic crafts. ¡Espero verte allí!
Raw Learning
2807 North Augusta Street
Staunton, Virginia 24401
540.292.3002
gleamer@rawlearning.org
2807 North Augusta Street
Staunton, Virginia 24401
540.292.3002
gleamer@rawlearning.org
