The Charlotte Museum of History

HOMESCHOOL CLASSES

Sept 2011. 2012,

Regular Classes are for children ages 7-12

Itty Bitty Classes for siblings of those taking the main class. (Ages 3-6 only)

CMH will only honor details as posted on the website.

No refunds unless class is cancelled by CMH – no exceptions.

Parents may not sit in on classes. (except for parents of Itty-Bitty participants)

To register for classes please call 704-568-1774

Commonplace Books

September 2, 2011: 11am-12:30pm.

Come learn all about the 18th century version of blogging!

Regular Classes: Make your own commonplace book. members $5; non-members $8

Itty Bitty Classes (3-6 year olds): Make journals with grocery bags $5; parent must remain with child.

Reservations required. Deadline August 31. Limit 10 students.

Pumpkin Decorating

October 7, 2011: 11am-1pm

Let’s decorate a pumpkin while discussing how the harvest was important to the early settlers.

Regular Classes: Decorate your own pumpkin. members $3; non-members $5

Itty Bitty Classes (3-6 year olds): Paper pumpkin decorating $5; parent must remain with child.

Reservations required. Deadline October 4. Limit 15 students.

18th Century Cooking

November 11, 2011:10:30am-12:30pm

We will and learn about the eating habits of our forefathers.

Regular Classes: Prepare an 18th century meal over an open fire. members $8; non-members $10

Itty Bitty Classes (3-6 year olds): Cookie decorating. $5; parent must remain with child.

Reservations required. Deadline November 9. Limit 7 students

Scherenschnitte & Qill Pen Writing

December 2, 2011: 11am-12:30pm

Make your very own piece of artwork. You will also be able to

Regular Classes: Learn the German technique of scherenschnitte! and practice 18th century script while writing with a quill pen. members $5; non-members $8

Itty Bitty Classes ( 3-6 year olds): Paper Crafts. $5; parent must remain with child.

Reservations required. Deadline November 30. Limit 15 students.

Natural Dyeing

February 3, 2012: 10:30am-1pm

Come learn about all the resources our forefathers had for dyeing their cloth.

Regular Classes: You will get to dye a silk or cotton handkerchief for your very own! members $5; non-members $8

Itty Bitty Classes (3-6 year olds): Dyeing with Rit dye $5; parent must remain with child.

Reservations required. Deadline February 1. Limit 8 students.

18th Century Cooking

March 2, 2012: 10:30am-12:30pm.

Learn about the eating habits of 18th century Mecklenburg citizens.

Regular Classes: We will prepare an 18th century meal over an open fire. members $8; non-members $10

Itty Bitty Classes (3-6 year olds): Cookie Decorating $5; parent must remain with child.

Reservations required. Deadline February 29. Limit 7 students.

Weaving

April 6, 2012: 10:30am-12:30pm.

You will learn about how our 18th century ancestors made their own cloth.

Regular Classes: Practice weaving on a small handmade loom that you can keep. members $8; non-members $10

Itty Bitty Classes (3-6 year olds): Yarn Activity. $5; parent must remain with child.

Reservations required. Deadline April 3. Limit 8 students.

Musket Cartridges & Weaponry

May 4, 2012: 10:30-12:30pm.

Learn about 18th century weapons used in the Revolutionary war.

Regular Classes: Make your own musket cartridges and practice military drills. members $5; non-members $8

Itty Bitty Classes (3-6 year olds): Coordinating activity to be determined. $5; parent must remain with child.

Reservations required. Deadline May 2. Limit 15 students.

To register for classes please call 704-568-1774

For more information about the museum's homeschool programs, please contact Lisa Jillani.


	HOMESCHOOL CLASSES Sept 2011. 2012, Regular Classes are for children ages 7-12 Itty Bitty Classes for siblings of those taking the main class. (Ages 3-6 only) CMH will only honor details as posted on the website. No refunds unless class is cancelled by CMH – no exceptions. Parents may not sit in on classes. (except for parents of Itty-Bitty participants) To register for classes please call 704-568-1774 *Commonplace Books* September 2, 2011: 11am-12:30pm. Come learn all about the 18th century version of blogging! Regular Classes: Make your own commonplace book. members $5; non-members $8 Itty Bitty Classes (3-6 year olds): Make journals with grocery bags $5; parent must remain with child. Reservations required. Deadline August 31. Limit 10 students. Pumpkin Decorating October 7, 2011: 11am-1pm Let’s decorate a pumpkin while discussing how the harvest was important to the early settlers. Regular Classes: Decorate your own pumpkin. members $3; non-members $5 *Itty Bitty Classes (3-6 year olds):* Paper pumpkin decorating $5; parent must remain with child. Reservations required. Deadline October 4. Limit 15 students. 18th Century Cooking November 11, 2011:10:30am-12:30pm We will and learn about the eating habits of our forefathers. *Regular Classes: Prepare an 18th century meal over an open fire. members $8; non-members $10 Itty Bitty Classes (3-6 year olds): Cookie decorating. $5; parent must remain with child. Reservations required. Deadline November 9. Limit 7 students Scherenschnitte & Qill Pen Writing* December 2, 2011: 11am-12:30pm Make your very own piece of artwork. You will also be able to *Regular Classes: Learn the German technique of scherenschnitte! and practice 18th century script while writing with a quill pen. members $5; non-members $8 Itty Bitty Classes ( 3-6 year olds):* Paper Crafts. $5; parent must remain with child. Reservations required. Deadline November 30. Limit 15 students. *Natural Dyeing* February 3, 2012: 10:30am-1pm Come learn about all the resources our forefathers had for dyeing their cloth. Regular Classes: You will get to dye a silk or cotton handkerchief for your very own! members $5; non-members $8 *Itty Bitty Classes (3-6 year olds): Dyeing with Rit dye $5; parent must remain with child. Reservations required. Deadline February 1. Limit 8 students. 18th Century Cooking* March 2, 2012: 10:30am-12:30pm. Learn about the eating habits of 18th century Mecklenburg citizens. *Regular Classes: We will prepare an 18th century meal over an open fire. members $8; non-members $10 Itty Bitty Classes (3-6 year olds): Cookie Decorating $5; parent must remain with child. Reservations required. Deadline February 29. Limit 7 students. Weaving* April 6, 2012: 10:30am-12:30pm. You will learn about how our 18th century ancestors made their own cloth. *Regular Classes:* Practice weaving on a small handmade loom that you can keep. members $8; non-members $10 *Itty Bitty Classes (3-6 year olds):* Yarn Activity. $5; parent must remain with child. Reservations required. Deadline April 3. Limit 8 students. Musket Cartridges & Weaponry May 4, 2012: 10:30-12:30pm. Learn about 18th century weapons used in the Revolutionary war. *Regular Classes: Make your own musket cartridges and practice military drills. members $5; non-members $8 Itty Bitty Classes (3-6 year olds*): Coordinating activity to be determined. $5; parent must remain with child. Reservations required. Deadline May 2. Limit 15 students. To register for classes please call 704-568-1774 For more information about the museum's homeschool programs, please contact Lisa Jillani.