HEARTS at Plumfield:

Home Education Advocates Resources Training and Support

A Charlotte Mason Education offers a “great feast” which includes the Creative Arts, Literature/Writing, Math, Music, Nature Study, etc. to educate the “Whole Hearted Child.” Plumfield Academy is pleased to offer a selection of dynamic, hands-on workshops and summer programs, open to local families. Current programs and enrollment information are listed below.

All classes are held at Plumfield Academy, 123 Dayton Street, Danvers

For questions or more information, please contact John Pension, HEARTS Coordinator

HEARTS@plumfieldacademy.org

978-304-0273

 

TO REGISTER FOR A CLASS PLEASE CLICK HERE

HEARTS March Programs 2024

CREATIVE WRITING PROJECT based on C. S. Lewis’ World of Narnia

with Brianna Deloury

Ages 8-12

$60.00 (paid at first class)

Thursdays  12:30 – 1:30pm

March 7, 14, 21, 28, 2024

Students will be guided to create their own fictional world with characters, dialogue, and action.  Join us for a journey into your literary imagination.

MATH IN MOTION (Art and Science, too!)

with Kathy Dunfee

 

 

Ages 6 -9   (Limit = 10 students)

$60 (paid at first class)

Thursdays 2:30 – 4:00pm

March 7, 14, 21, 2024

Join us for a hands-on exploration of math in motion to fuel your child’s curiosity and creativity!  We’ll turn straight lines into curves to create “blueprint art” for race track ramps then explore the mechanics of motion through a car race! We’ll also explore geometry, physics, and art through the science of “bubble-ology” and much more.  Discover the universal language of math and all its wonder in this three week math adventure!

Additional Brain games may include:

  • Team Building Challenges – that promote critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
  • “Mad Scientist” Experiments – that exercise observation and prediction skills.
  • Cup Stacking Competitions – that support hand-eye coordination, attention and concentration skills.
  • Mindfulness Exercises – that can help reduce anxiety & enhance memory and emotional regulation 
  • and more…  

ACRYLIC PAINT STILL-LIFE WORKSHOP

with Courtney Reid

Ages 7 – 14    (Limit = 8 students)

$60 (paid at first class)

Wednesdays 2:30 – 3:30pm

March 6, 13, 20, 27, 2024

Who knew what you could do with nothing but the colors red, yellow and blue!
Join us for this fun still life acrylic painting workshop! We will explore painting on a black canvas this time using only the primary colors red , yellow and d blue. We will learn to mix and match certain colors together to make all the different colors needed to complete this vibrant flower still-life.

All abilities welcome

All supplies included

SEWING FOR BEGINNERS

with Beth Cook

Sewing

Ages 8 – 12   (Limit = 6 students)

$60 (paid at first class)

Wednesdays 12:30 – 1:30pm

March 6, 13, 20, 27, 2024

Learn to sew for little hands. We will learn and practice the basic stitches and techniques of sewing by hand. Children will make their own creations to keep or give as gifts. Sewing helps develop fine motor skills, increased hand eye coordination, focused attention, and an ability to follow step by step directions.

MACHINE SEWING 

with Beth Cook

Prior sewing experience is required.  Please call for more details.

Ages 8 – 12   (Limit = 6 students)

$60 (paid at first class)

Mondays 12:30 – 2:00pm

March 4, 11, 18, 2024

Learn the basics of using a sewing machine to create simple projects.  We will learn and practice the basic stitches and techniques of machine sewing. Students will make their own creations to keep or give as gifts. Sewing helps develop fine motor skills, increased hand eye coordination, focused attention, and an ability to follow step by step directions.