Have you ever wanted to make your own fursuit head? In Talons and Tails: Fursuit Head Bases you can learn to do so! In this class we will be working with different types of foams and sculpting a wearable fursuit head. We will also go over the basics of lining the interior and patterning the exterior among other techniques!

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This class is 2 hours long and will be worth a full credit, extending into May.

This class will offer a fresh and engaging approach, departing from the conventional art lesson. Students will not only learn fundamental concepts and techniques in art and design but also learn how to creatively express their thoughts and ideas. Through collaborative projects across various art media and other subjects, students will experience new and diverse creative endeavors. It will broaden their creative perspectives and thinking while exploring and discovering their own artistic voice. All you need is an open mind to enjoy the class.

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Calling all graphic novel loving high schoolers! We are going to study V for Vendetta from a literary perspective. While we will not focus on the anime version, we might compare and contrast at times. You may choose for this to be worth 1/2 an ELA transcript credit, with homework beyond the reading. If you are not familiar with V for Vendetta, please review the series for adult themes before enrolling your student.

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Singlehand fencing for beginners class will cover the basics of sword fighting including footwork, defense, attacks, sparring and sportsmanship for this historical sport. weapons used will be foam no special gear required.

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Step into the world of invention and discovery in this hands-on engineering class! Each week, students will tackle real-world design challenges—building bridges, simple machines, egg drop challenges, launching rockets, testing and building various structures, and more. While completing these projects, students will learn the underlying science and engineering concepts that make them work. They will explore energy, including different forms and how they are harnessed in engineering applications; force and motion, investigating Newton’s Laws and how forces affect the movement of objects; materials science, examining the properties of different materials and how they influence design choices; and structural stability, understanding the importance of balance and strength in building resilient structures. Using creativity, teamwork, and the Engineering Design Process, students will brainstorm, prototype, test, and refine their projects, learning how math, physics, and engineering principles turn ideas into real solutions. By the end of the class, they will understand the science behind engineering and experience the excitement of designing and building their own inventions.

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Get ready to explore the world of science in this interdisciplinary course that blends creativity with scientific exploration. Students will engage in hands-on projects that bridge art and science, exploring how scientific principles can inspire artistic expression and vice versa. This hands-on class combines science and creativity through fun art experiments. Each project will explore basic science concepts like light, gravity, diffusion, ecology and more. 

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In this class we will learn how metal detectors work and what they can and cannot detect. Students will be able to go outside and find treasures buried beneath the soil. You never know what we are going to find! We will go outside every day unless it is raining. Please dress warm if it's cold outside.

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This class is Credit Worthy! This hands-on organic gardening course empowers students to cultivate healthy, chemical-free plants using sustainable and environmentally responsible methods. Students will explore organic soil management, natural pest control, composting, and crop rotation while actively engaging in planning, planting, and maintaining an organic garden. The course highlights the connection between healthy soil, plants, and ecosystems, fostering environmental stewardship and food security awareness.

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