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Manipulating light and images is certainly fun and exciting. What is the science behind all the amusement and vibrance?

Please Note: This is a four day class- Tue, Wed, Thurs, Fri.
We are closed, Mon, June 19th.

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.

Some castles are also palaces with a noble family and royal staff. Some castles are forts defending the edge of a kingdom. Some castles are outposts that protect travelers and trading caravans. Some are beautiful. Some are simply practical.

Build your castle. Master microbricks to construct your walls and towers. Give your castle a purpose. It could be a beautiful treasure house fit for a queen or king.

Architects in nature fashion honeycombs, lodges, hives, webs, and dens. They take on the intricate engineering of bird nests. Our forests are abundant with these constructions. From tiny to large creatures, builders of the oceans, woodlands, desserts, and mountains bring diversity and extravagance of shelter into nature.

Explore:
Birds building grand structures with their tiny beaks.
Beavers carefully constructing their lodges.
Bees creating colonies.
Ants building hilly homes and,
Spiders spinning baffling webs.

Humans have always recognized electricity in lightning bolts and fur that crackles when stroked. But the practical uses of electricity - circuits - have been discovered mostly from Eli Whitney's time to the present in simple experiments and creative accidents.

More than 100 years ago, A.C. Gilbert graduated from Yale. Rather than practice medicine, for which he trained, he practiced magic. He founded the Mysto Magic Company with John Petrie. Gilbert went on to build Erector Sets and other learning toys, but he never lost his love for the discipline and art of magic.

On November 4, 1922 King Tutenkhamun’s tomb was discovered by Howard Carter and a team of archaeologists. One hundred years later the allure of King Tut remains as strong as ever.

King Tutankhamun became ruler of Egypt when he was nine years old. His reign ended when he died unexpectedly only ten years later. Mysteries surround the tomb of Tutankhamun and questions remain despite the treasure trove of items found within. Learn more about the curse of the Pharaohs, the mystery of Tutankhamun’s death, and who else might be buried in his tomb.

Travel through South America — a journey of thousands of kilometers in one short week. Start your journey in Puerto Rico and then embrace the culture of Cuba. Cruise over to Central America where you will take a look at the traditions of Guatemala. Hop on the Pan American Highway south through Panama and stop off in Bolivia en route to Argentina.

Please Note: This is a four day class- Mon, Wed, Thurs, Fri.
We are closed on Tuesday July 4th.

The Pirate Code was a group of rules that all pirates had to follow aboard a ship. This was how things 'worked' and kept order among a group of possibly unruly pirates. Everyone had to sign it and live by it. Sounds like a good plan, no?

Join Captain Christi Sargent and her Apprentice crew to set off for adventures. First, you need a ship, of course. You will build a beauty of a pirate ship to carry your small crew members, who will have to sign a (teeny tiny) code of conduct.