Student workshops meet once a week in person for six sessions. Cost is $120 pers student. These are offered periodically throughout the year, but if you have a group and would like me to offer one of these for you, please contact me.
How did ancient astronomers learn what the solar system looked like? Even though we know today that they were mistaken, their conjectures were sound, based on what we can see. In this workshop, we use a computer-based tool that allows us to make observations of the sky at set times . We learn how to identify constellations and see what those star groups do each night and over the course of a year. Students make observation throughout the week and come together in class to discuss them.
Designed for the beginning or reluctant writer, this workshop covers Units 2-5 of the IEW program. After outlining a piece together in class, students write at home and bring their work to me for editing the following week. We also cover some basic grammar by adding strong verbs, adverbs, and adjectives.
After completing the beginning writing workshop, students can take this "sequel" in which we cover Units 6-7. We work on several longer papers and learn to add an introduction and conclusion. We also add several more figures of speech to our papers.
This workshop is designed for elementary-aged students, although older students are welcome. We take a walk through Ancient Egypt, Greece, and Rome, with such activities as writing on real papyrus, looking at replicas of artifacts, and even acting out a few Greek myths!
This workshop is a companion to The Ancient World, suitable for elementary ages. We discuss knights and castles, learn how to design a coat of arms, see pictures of Viking burials, discover Anglo-Saxon stories and writing, and explore several Renaissance artists, and top it off with Shakespeare.
Is there a topic concerning Classical Education that your group would like to hear more about? I am developing talks for parents and teachers to provide encouragement as you walk this difficult educational path. Among the planned topics are the following:
What is Classical Education?
Reading Aloud to your Child
Discussing Literature
What are the Liberal Arts?
The Importance of Memorization
Reach out to me if there are other topics in which you or your group are interested.
Have you been interested in using the Institute for Excellence in Writing program with your students but are unsure how or where to begin? Are you teaching in a school, classical community, or co-op that uses the program? I am a registered IEW instructor and have over 20 years of experience with the program. I would be delighted to lead your group through the basics in one longer meeting or over the course of several classes.