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2022 Summer Program
- Tue, Jun 21 - Jun 24, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Designed for ages 9, 10, 11 and 12
- 268.00 per child
- By Elliot Romo Kurek, Educator
Please Note: This is a four day class: Tue, Wed, Thurs, Fri.
Mon, June 20th we are closed.
In Greek mythology, civilization begins with Prometheus’ gift of fire. This workshop will introduce fire as we present every tool: with respect for skill and safety. A celebration fitting for the summer solstice.
Major projects:
Ceramics: Shape and burnish pinch pots to be transformed in an oak fire that will reduce minerals into elegant colors.
Chemistry: The Chemical History of a Candle: experiments designed for children by the brilliant inventor Michael Faraday in EliWhitney’s Time
Solder: Assemble found objects with flux and solder, combining silver, copper, and brass
Campfires: Learn to build, light, and manage campfires, both traditional and interscholastic competition style.
Candle Culture: dip an elegant beeswax candle and reenact the history of artificial light.
Rockets: Trace the evolution of fireworks from China to 4th of July. Help build an Estes rocket display.
With classic small experiments: lens tricks, steel and flint sparks, hot air balloons, classic corn popping, tinfoil rockets, put-put boats, casting tin soldiers, steam toys, and more.
Sharing the light: This Workshop will contribute solar lights to children in Africa through Let there be Light International, inc. www.lettherebelightinternational.org