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The Art of Learning

Written by Carrie Perry
Published by Travelers Rest Here

What’s your happiest memory of school as a child? Is it a spelling list? A science quiz? Maybe a social studies lesson? If you‘re like most people, these tasks probably didn’t rate very high in your happy moments memories. But why not? Maybe spelling was one of your strengths! And certainly, the content you learned in these classes was important! These early subjects lay the foundation for later learning.

The truth is, we remember things that we truly experience, both good and bad. You might distinctly remember a field trip to a hands-on science museum or the day your dropped your lunch tray much more easily than the lessons from your day to day classes. In fact, there’s a lot of research out there that explains that we humans are much more likely to remember a fun experience than even an expensive gift!

The TR Makers Co. in downtown Travelers Rest gets it. They have mastered the art of teaching academic content in a way that incorporates hands-on, experience-based learning. But that’s not all! At the Makers Co. you’ll find a wide array of opportunities to learn AND to create. This unique little shop features art and hand-made goodies from a multitude of local artisans.

And when you take a step inside, one of the first things you will notice are the industrial style art bars running the width of the back wall. This is where the magic happens.

During the school year, TR Makers Co. offers homeschool classes for kids and teens. In each class, the students will be engaged in multi-sensory learning. Throughout each semester they will sort, draw, write, speak, dance, make, build, collaborate, sew, paint, sculpt and much more as they learn about literary elements, history, biology and even math! This, the staff knows, is how we really learn. When we handle clay, dye fabric, build a geometric ornament, we are really building memories- meaningful memories. This is authentic learning. And it is not limited to students who are homeschooled!

Each week, there are also after-school classes for elementary, middle and high school makers. While these classes are less academic in nature, they offer exploration with several art mediums and include specific instruction in artistic entrepreneurship. These students will learn about the process of planning, making, and marketing a product. For the younger students, the lessons are scaffolded to focus more heavily on creating the product and it’s packaging, while the more mature makers will learn about branding, displaying, pricing and more.

The TR Makers Co. is offering a great opportunity to step in and learn a bit about their unique approach this Saturday, August 24th.

At 11:00 am, the shop will be hosting a ribbon cutting and grand reveal of their beautiful new mural along the Swamp Rabbit Trail. Just following this event, the shop would like to invite the public to step inside for an open house!

From 12:00-2:00 pm You will have the chance to meet a few of the teachers, learn more about the class offerings for the 2019-20 school year, and even make your own hand-bound journal! Did I mention it’s free?

Come out and make a memory!

2019 Fall Homeschool Studies Announced

Homeschool Studies combine hands-on academic learning with the creative arts! Physics, Literature, and History are just a few of the subjects we will tackle this semester, allowing students to practice artisan techniques, expand their creativity and become more familiar with using Makers tools as they learn. By the end of each lesson students will have completed their study booklet and Makers project. We strive to help students of all ages and levels accomplish the days lesson in a way that is challenging, creative and rewarding for them.

*NEW* this year is the Juniors Homeschool Study, ages 11-16, in which we can create an elevated environment for exploring our lessons. Juniors Homeschool Studies will be on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays each month, during the Fall and Spring Semester.

During these half day events, 9a-1p, students will be dropped off. We will break for lunch, so please send your child with a bag lunch and drink or we can provide lunch (grilled cheese or pb&j, fruit, chips and a water) for $8. Purchased lunches can be paid for when students are dropped off.

Cost

$45 – All Homeschool Studies include materials and makers tools for creating our projects, curriculum books and at home extended learning materials, as well as instruction from our studio teachers. Please send your child with a bag lunch and drink.

Registration

Ready to join the class? Add this class or multi-day pass to your cart, during checkout please indicate the students name and age in the Order Notes under the Additional Information section. We will use this information to add your student to the roster and may reach out to see if you have any other student accommodations we can help with. Prior to your students event we will send out an email reminder and any final details. Classes will be marked SOLD OUT when all available spots are taken.

Discounts Available

Early Registration Discount

At the opening of the Fall semester, from July 26-July 28, take advantage of up to 15% off each class and/or multi-day pass. Discounts cannot be combined with sibling discounts during this period.

Sibling Discount

Take advantage of 10% off each students class fees when paying for more than one sibling at a time. Simply add the code HSSIB10 to your cart at checkout and click apply, then after you click proceed to checkout include the name of each siblings in the Order Notes field under Additional Information.

Multi Day Pass Discounts

A student who would like to participate in multiple Homeschool Studies during a single semester can get a discounted rate by booking a 2-Day, 4-Day or Unlimited Homeschool Day pass, click the links included to see these options. Multi-day passes are intended for a single student and may not be transferred to another student.

Homeschool Study Schedule

Occurring each 1st and 3rd Friday during our semester from 9a-1p. Students must be at least 5 years old by the date of the class.

Juniors Homeschool Study Schedule

Occurring each 2nd and 4th Tuesday during our semester from 9a-1p. Students must be 11-16 years of age OR have been given permission from program staff to attend

Additional Class Opportunities

These are OPEN sessions meaning homeschool students from any co-op or organization may attend. If you would like to hold private session specifically for your group, please contact us to get the dates and times scheduled.

2019 Summer Maker Days Announced!

A Maker Day consist of a unique project, learning or growing our artistic skills, expanding our creativity, and becoming more familiar with using Makers tools. We strive, even with our youngest Makers, to have each student complete the full process of creation, from conception and sketch to handcrafting and execution of their work. We like to encourage them to try new techniques and push their artwork to new levels, especially with our Juniors! We will break for lunch, students may bring their own lunch or purchase a lunch here, $8, choices include peanut butter & jelly or grilled cheese, fruit and a water.

Please indicate the students name and age at checkout in the notes field. Students must be signed up by the Monday prior to each event in order for us to get supplies ready for this event. Maker Days may fill up and will be marked SOLD OUT when the maximum number of students is reached.

***$45 – All Maker Days include materials for creating our projects, makers tools, and artist instructions on techniques. Please send your child with a bag lunch and drink.***

Additional Sibling Discount – Take advantage of 10% off each students when paying for more than one sibling at a time. Use code KMDSIB10 at checkout.

Maker Days happen all summer long for kids, ages 5+, and juniors, ages 12-16. These half day events meet from 9a-1p for our kids every Friday and juniors every Thursday. Check the schedule below for other projects and dates your kids can attend. Save money with the 2-Day, 4-Day or Unlimited Weekly Maker Days pricing, click the links included to see these options. A multiple sibling discount is also available, each additional child receives a 10% discount. Use code KMDSIB10 at checkout and be sure to include each siblings name in the notes.

Juniors Maker Day (Ages 12-16)

Kids Maker Day (All Ages 5+)

Jun 6 :: Robot Makers

Jun 13 :: Wired Art Animals

Jun 20 :: Steampunk Mosaics

Jun 27 :: My Miniature World

Jul 4 :: No Class^*

Jul 11 :: Mural Makers

Jul 18 :: Marbling Masters

Jul 25 :: Comic Book Creators

Aug 1 :: Birds in Flight Origami Art

Aug 8 :: Mixed Media Masterpiece