Project Based Learning Electives provided by the Berrien Springs Virtual Academy​​​​​​​​​

Woodworking with Tom Hurst                Fall 2022

All students must complete a project for these classes.

Colleen and Tom Hurst       
​Email: loonling.lc@gmail.com
Format: In-person
 
Additional registration at location is NOT required.

***These classes are listed in both the Vocational Education and Art categories in registration.***

Beginning Woodworking

Instructor:  Tom Hurst

Class Time:     Monday 9:00 AM - 11:00  Section 1  St Joseph Sr Center Shop
                        Tuesday 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Section 2  St Joseph Sr Center Shop   Section Canceled 8/15

Dates:  Classes start Monday September 12 and continue for 8 weeks through October 31. With a make up day if needed November 7.

Location:  St Joseph, Lincoln Senior Center,  3271 Lincoln Ave, St. Joseph, MI
Ages: 7 - 12 with a parent present.  Designed as a parent and me class.  Grandparents or assigned guardians are OK.  One parent can represent multiple students.

Class size: Minimum 6 students maximum 10 students per section

 This is a project based class designed for younger students.  We will make small toys, furniture, wildlife related and kitchen items while learning basic craft skills.  Projects will be adjusted to the experience and needs of the group.  Open to any skill level.  Class may be repeated.   Parent participation is required. More experienced and older students should look at other classes.   Class will be held in the new St, Joseph Lincoln Senior Center Woodshop  The shop is set aside for HomeSchool use by Tom on Monday and Tuesdays for Fall of 2022..  All materials are provided. Safety and expectations will be reviewed at the first class.
Full Details will be in a pre class parent letter.



Woodworking, ages 10 and up

Instructor:  Tom Hurst

Class Time:     Monday 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM  Section 1 Andrews University Architecture shop
                        Tuesday  1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Section 2   St Joseph, Sr Center Shop
                        Wednesday 4:00 - 6:00 PM  Section 3  Andrews University Architecture shop.

Dates:  Classes start  September 12 - 14 and continue for 8 weeks through November 1. With a make up day if needed the following week.

Locations:  St Joseph, Lincoln Senior Center,  3271 Lincoln Ave, St. Joseph, MI
        Andrews University Architecture woodworking studio.
Ages: 10  and up with a parent or guardian present for students under 12. 

Class size: Minimum 6 students maximum 8 students per section.

This is a more intensive project based class but still appropriate for the beginner.   Students will use hand and power tools to make a variety of projects.  Cutting boards, rolling pins, food tongs, platters, small bowls, spatulas,  spoons.  General woodturning on the lathes, pens, Christmas items, stools, and other items by group consensus.  Materials are provided.  Expect students to complete quality projects that will be used in your homes for years.  Great gift making class.
 Class will be held in the new Andrews university Architecture shop on campus at Andres University or the St, Joseph Lincoln Senior Center Woodshop  Tom will be the new/first manager of the University shop and has been a lead in developing the Sr center shop.

Full Details will be in a pre class parent letter.


Syllabus for both classes


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*Please note: it is important to make as informed a decision as possible when choosing your student's Community Resource classes. Most locations will allow a student to drop a class after one meeting, at no charge if it wasn't a good fit for the student, but not all. Some classes plan ahead based on the number that have signed up and have purchased materials, hired teachers, etc. and there might be a fee for class time or materials given to the student if the student drops after one or two meetings. The school cannot pay for classes that students do not complete, so choose wisely; if you do not take the class off of your student's schedule by the deadline, you may be asked to pay for the class time incurred prior to dropping the class.

​Teacher of Record:  Tom Hurst