Project Based Learning Electives provided by the Berrien Springs Virtual Academy
Historical Crafts at Tillers International Fall 2024
- Location: Tillers International, 10515, OP Avenue, Scotts, MI 49088
- Ages: 7 and up, under age 12 parent or guardian present required.
- Class Dates: September 11th, 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM - October 10th, 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
- Minimum 10, Maximum 22 students
Animal power with Horses and Oxens. Blacksmithing and Forging. Traditional Woodworking with Hand Tools. Rural Arts, broommaking, ropemaking and wheels.
This is an experiential education program. Students will drive horses, donkeys or oxen, learn about animal training and care to create the bond between animal and teamster. They will forge iron into useful items in the blacksmith shop under the guidance of experienced smiths using traditional woodworking tools they will Make an item from locally available woods. They will learn about and participate in activities to make brooms, weave strong rope and learn about how to make a functional wooden wheel. And more. Consider this class as an introduction to the educational possibilities at Tillers International.
We will have an organizational meeting early in September to present Tillers International, discuss proper dress, lunch, safety issues and transportation. We will also discuss a follow up presentation of creative works from the activity. You will be responsible for getting to the class location. Tillers is about 60 miles from Benton Harbor. We have made the class an intensive two-day program to minimize transportation costs. Carpooling is encouraged.
Check out the website: Tillers International
*Please note: it is important to make as informed a decision as possible when choosing your student's Community Resource classes. Most locations will allow a student to drop a class after one meeting, at no charge if it wasn't a good fit for the student, but not all. Some classes plan ahead based on the number that have signed up and have purchased materials, hired teachers, etc. and there might be a fee for class time or materials given to the student if the student drops after one or two meetings. The school cannot pay for classes that students do not complete, so choose wisely; if you do not take the class off of your student's schedule by the deadline, you may be asked to pay for the class time incurred prior to dropping the class.
Teacher of Record: Tom Hurst
