We have a wide selection of a la carte Project-Based Learning classes for middle and high school-aged students (grades 6 – 12).
Culinary Arts and Food Science
Facilitator: Andrea Healey
In this robust class, students will build a strong foundation for cooking and baking. From understanding the various cooking tools to practicing a wide range of cutting techniques, learning the five basic sauces, how to use thickening agents, the difference between parboil, blanch, and braise, and so much more, students will explore and experiment with every kind of food there is.
Each week, students will have a list of kitchen tools and ingredients to bring to class. They will create dishes in class that they can share with the family that evening.
Required Materials
- Apron
- Hair net
- Crockpot
- Power strip
- Extension cord
- 1-1/2″ binder
- Tab dividers
- Glossary
- Mise en place
- Flavors, Soups, Sauces
- Fruits and Veggies
- Starches
- Proteins
- Baking
Community Garden
(Grades K – 8)
Facilitator: Andrea Healey
Required Materials
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Kid-sized gardening gloves
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Small hand trowel
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Water bottle
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Clothes and shoes that can get dirty
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Gardening apron
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Sun hat or cap
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Notebook or garden journal
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Pencil
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Colored pencils and markers
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Reusable bag or bucket to carry supplies
Illustration and Graphic Novels: Crafting Stories Through Image and Text
Facilitator: Ella Pena
This workshop is designed for students who enjoy both writing and art.
Students will explore illustration as a powerful storytelling tool, learning principles such as visual narrative techniques and where illustration is found across various media.
Through studying the work of influential illustrators, students will gain insight into various artistic styles and techniques. Hands-on projects like these will help students develop the skills to write and illustrate their own stories:
- composing their own story spread
- developing character designs
- illustrating a book cover
Whether you’re interested in graphic novels, children’s books, or any other form of illustrated storytelling, this class will help bring your creative ideas to life.
Required Materials
- All materials included in supply fee
- (optional) iPad with downloaded Procreate app
Supply Fee
Woodworking
Facilitator: Jeremiah Nichols
This course provides students with basic knowledge and skills useful in beginning woodworking. Students will learn to use basic measuring tools, hand tools, and machinery while constructing basic projects.
Students will also learn site and personal safety and interpreting detailed drawings used for construction. Projects will include set construction for the theater program.
Required Materials
- Materials are covered by the supply fee
How to Run a YouTube Channel
Facilitator: Bonnet Charles
Students will create, manage, and grow their own YouTube channels and work collaboratively to run the new LAF YouTube Channel.
Students will explore the following, all while creating real content and learning how to express their voice online:
- video creation, storytelling
- editing
- branding
- internet safety
- digital entrepreneurship
