HANDMADE HOLIDAY! Make your own gifts and cards while learning about global cultural traditions. The ancient art of leather crafting may date back to as early as 1300 BC. Learn the skills you need for basic leathercraft such as tooling, punching, skiving, and riveting while creating bracelets, earrings, or key chains out of repurposed leather scraps.
WHAT?
Nature Explorers International is back at Grow Benzie with after school fun for ages 5-9. Explore natural concepts through science experiments, art, games, outdoor exploration, live animals and more!
WHEN?
TUESDAYS, 3:30-6pm at the Grow Benzie Event Center
(drop off time flexible depending on school schedule)
WHO?
Explorers from ages 5-9 years old.
HOW MUCH?
Full Semester (30% Discount): $210 for all 12 weeks
Hands- On Earth Science (3 weeks): $60
Mysteries of Autumn (6 weeks): $120
Handmade Holiday (3 weeks): $60
Single Class Rate: $25
10% sibling discount
Parent work trade options available
WHERE?
Grow Benzie Event Center
5885 Frankfort Highway (M-115), Benzonia, 49616
*** 1 mile west of stoplight in Benzonia
*** 5 miles east of Frankfort
*** 20 miles west of Interlochen
*** 30 miles north of Manistee
CONTACT?
To register, please fill out this Google form: https://forms.gle/BbiatNEMJKdBMSRe7
For questions, email: amaliaceleste@gmail.com
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More NEI Programming:
Snow Science Winter Camp at Grow Benzie December 21 & 22
Inquire to find out about forest kindergarten lessons for ages 3-5 on Thursdays locally.
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The Instructor, Amalia Celeste Fernand, has a Master of Science in ecological leadership and education, and a background in environmental, experiential, and Montessori education. She has facilitated programming with children in countries around the world, and recently published her first book: "Michigan Wildlife, A Coloring Field Guide". Amalia founded Nature Explorers International (NEI) with the mission to: inspire excitement and curiosity for the environment through art, science, and outdoor experiences. She now teaches live, online nature and Earth science classes on Outschool.
https://outschool.com/teachers/Amalia-Celeste-Fernand
http://www.amaliaexplores.com/fall-after-school-classes.../