The 2010 Lost Arts Week
Monday, September 20th—24th, 2010

Homeschoolers can learn new skills and make new friends
Explore some lost arts that are “new” again.

We are so excited to offer this highly praised program again. The fall is beautiful in Vermont! In 2008 we learned about beekeeping, catapults, whittling and creating edibles out of apples. In 2009 the children join their groups, the Turtles, Bears or Coyotes, in exploring such activities as:

• Furniture and home repairs
• Whittling whammy diddles
• Structure Building
• Food Preservation
• Traditional Crafts
• Herbal Remedies
• Archery
• Abacus
• Quilting
• Storytelling
• Stilt Walking
• Fiber Arts
• Beading
• Letter Writing
• Square Dancing
• Building Campfires

The list is endless and dependent on which artisans we bring for the week. Parents are free to bring crafts to share, read a book, relax, enjoy a hike, and eat great food prepared by others. Please check the website for more information.

“Even city people can do it!” ~ Candace & Maya (5) – New York City

“Sandra’s fiber arts class was amazing. She was extremely helpful and patient.” ~ Samantha (13) – New Jersey

2010 Fees (We are offering a sliding scale fee this summer. Our programs generally cost more than our tuition reflects. We have had generous subsidies provided over the years but access to those funds is dwindling. So for Lost Arts, the children's fees range anywhere from $330 (which reflects our typical yearly increase) to $445 (which is the more realistic program cost). We hope this option will allow people to pay what they can. Those who can pay more will help us make the most of our available scholarship funds.)

• Includes lodging, meals and most programs. Adults $150; Children (5-up) $330-445; Children (1-5) $110; Children (under 1) $25
• Any child participating in the program will pay the full fee.
• Cabins assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. Register early.
• Non-refundable registration fee of $20
• Each adult can bring up to 5 kids for the week.
• Call the office for scholarship information

Schedule

The week will begin after lunch on Monday, September 20, and end after breakfast on Friday, September 24.

Teacher Bios

Marc Gussen is a naturalist extraordinaire who lives the lost arts, with no TV or computer. He teaches knot tying, fire making, flint knapping, survival skills, and rope making among other things. In the winter he lives in Baja California on the beach and spears fish for food, and for fun he builds catapults. Last year he won the championship at the pumpkin chunkin competition. His catapult threw a pumpkin over a half mile.

Sandra Griffith studied handwork at Waldorf-inspired Sunbridge College. She learned to knit at her grandmother’s knee at the age of 7 and loves to share her skill with people of all ages. She can also play a mean game of Boggle or Rummikub.

Kim Dunkley is a Jill-of-all-Trades. Kim has a long history in outdoor education and recreation for all ages. She still makes time for the important stuff like juggling, biking and standing on her head.

Questions:

Please call Carole at (802) 881-8278 for more information about the program. Please call our office at 1-800-430-2667 if you have any questions about food, lodging or registration.

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