Medieval Posted March 2, 2023 Share Posted March 2, 2023 I am very excited to share my school added a new course that i will be teaching. It's called Advanced Family and Consumer Science The World of Minis. I've already gotten permission from some mini YouTubers to use their videos in class, and I will be reaching out to more. I'd also like to include bloggers if I can find a way to share without hitting my school's firewall. I am so excited! The school is even buying supplies And we have a Cricut machine already! I sweet talked them into by saying, "The World of Minis is a course for 8th grade students that would challenge students to replicate life as they know it on a much smaller scale. The course is heavily interne dependent for research and instructional support. It requires students to implement mathematical concepts such as scale, ratios, and measuring as well as social studies concepts involving knowledge of time periods, cultures, and eras to design environments from the past." 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fov Posted March 2, 2023 Share Posted March 2, 2023 Wow, that's really cool! I would have loved to take that class. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted March 2, 2023 Share Posted March 2, 2023 3 hours ago, fov said: Wow, that's really cool! I would have loved to take that class. Me, too! It might have prevented some of my more "interesting" mistakes. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Medieval Posted March 2, 2023 Author Share Posted March 2, 2023 I'm not any expert or crafts person, but I hope to addict I mean introduce a few kids to the hobby. Im pretty sure they will enjoy it and a few will stick with it. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted March 2, 2023 Share Posted March 2, 2023 If anything, it will show kids there are great ways to use their hands that don't involve their phones. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chapchap73 Posted March 2, 2023 Share Posted March 2, 2023 Be sure to include a discussion of Francis Glessner Lee, the mother of forensic science. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amyole Posted March 2, 2023 Share Posted March 2, 2023 This is great! Kids need to create something - it will build confidence and pique their curiosity. I teach at a middle school and, sadly, we no longer offer consumer science. I have thought about offering an enrichment course for miniatures, but did not want to add pressure to my hobby/ stress outlet - but maybe when I'm retired, it would be something different to do. Please keep us posted on this!🏚️ 📏🔨 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Medieval Posted March 2, 2023 Author Share Posted March 2, 2023 6 hours ago, amyole said: This is great! Kids need to create something - it will build confidence and pique their curiosity. I teach at a middle school and, sadly, we no longer offer consumer science. I have thought about offering an enrichment course for miniatures, but did not want to add pressure to my hobby/ stress outlet - but maybe when I'm retired, it would be something different to do. Please keep us posted on this!🏚️ 📏🔨 Thanks so much for encouraging words. Post?! Lol. I'll be begging for ideas. One student already suggested we do a book nook. So they have prior mini knowledge. If any of you have a YouTube channel or blog and would grant me permission to use.it.in class, please pme and I will give you my work email. I need the permission in writing. I would like to use the building blogs here down the road at the end of the school year when we make room boxes to assemble into a house and this forum has.great rss. Who do I approach for permission to use the forum? I can create a topic to post some of my kids progress for you all to "judge" as expert miniaturist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Medieval Posted March 2, 2023 Author Share Posted March 2, 2023 7 hours ago, chapchap73 said: Be sure to include a discussion of Francis Glessner Lee, the mother of forensic science. I will be looking into this. I need to assemble a scope and sequence that layers repetition and building of skills and introducing new skills logically. I thought I would start with a simple kit. For example I can create a kit with basic supplies to assemble a chair or lamp and encourage them to make theirs unique. I'd like to do a found item challenge around a theme like a.fireplace. So much running through my head right now. Just have to organize and streamline. I am open to suggestions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted March 2, 2023 Share Posted March 2, 2023 1 hour ago, Medieval said: ...Who do I approach for permission to use the forum? I can create a topic to post some of my kids progress for you all to "judge" as expert miniaturist. Dean, I would imagine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueRidgePaws Posted March 3, 2023 Share Posted March 3, 2023 This is SO COOL!!! You have some really good ideas already. I especially like the idea of the found item challenge. It’s fun and very satisfying to create from found objects. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted March 3, 2023 Share Posted March 3, 2023 Patricia King is the queen of found object mini-making! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Medieval Posted March 3, 2023 Author Share Posted March 3, 2023 1 hour ago, havanaholly said: Patricia King is the queen of found object mini-making! I have some of her books (which you recommended to me a while back) and thats what gave me the idea. People in this forum are bedrocks of mini knowledge! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CheckMouse Posted March 4, 2023 Share Posted March 4, 2023 What a great opportunity! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Medieval Posted April 24, 2023 Author Share Posted April 24, 2023 Bentley Miniatures (Ara) graciously granted me permission to do a school workshop on making a mini chair from her pattern and video for an event called A Special Knight Out for kids and parents. I made a model. My first attempt is a little sloppy. I'm going to try to do another one for the workshop. But first I have to cut out pieces so we do not spend most of the evening cutting. I'm going to make 20 kits. Thank God the school gave me a Cricut machine! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted April 24, 2023 Share Posted April 24, 2023 What are you using for the chair legs? Do take a picture/s of the finished chairs and post them, and let the kids (and parents) know where. Who knows, we might get some new members! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gayle Posted April 24, 2023 Share Posted April 24, 2023 This is just an idle thought, show your students your first and second efforts with your chair. They need to see that some projects don't always turn out 100% the first time. It's okay to make mistakes and there is always room for improvement. Hopefully, they won't get discouraged with their project. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted April 24, 2023 Share Posted April 24, 2023 Good one, Gayle! Aslso, will you include a pattern for the cloth upholstery with the kit? Or encourage your kids to make one before they start gluing. That way, if they do mess up the first one they can take it apart and discard the old upholstery for new. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Medieval Posted April 24, 2023 Author Share Posted April 24, 2023 All good ideas! 1. Yes, I was going to show both first and second attempts. I realized my first attempt was off because I cut foam board by hand and it was 25% smaller than what I cut by the cricut, which was a true 1/12 scale. My goof. 2. I used the pointy ends of wooden skewers. But for the project I will offer that or big long wooden beads. 3. I have precut everything. I took Ara's template and loaded it into the Cricut Design Space. From making my first model I took measurements and added shapes for batting and fabric. I'm precutting the fabric, but there are 20 kits to assemble, so there will be 2 kits for each type of fabric. 4. I plan on showcasing the Bentley House video and having the pattern with her info on it, encouraging them to subscribe. I will also include our forum website info. Thanks for idea. I didn't think about that! 5. This workshop will be fore parents and kids. Hopefully it will inspire interest in taking my class and bring new hobbyists to our craft! In my class they will be expected to create their own items. But this is just a hour and a half workshop, that heavily uses hot glue. Lol Thanks for comments and support! Your feedback pushes me to think in different ways. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted April 24, 2023 Share Posted April 24, 2023 (edited) 26 minutes ago, Medieval said: ...Your feedback pushes me to think in different ways. IMHO that's the best benefit of this group! They don;t show that well, but I used wooden beads for the feet of the armcnairs I made for the farmhouse: Edited April 24, 2023 by havanaholly 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Medieval Posted April 25, 2023 Author Share Posted April 25, 2023 Attempt number two. Good thing I did this. I found I was missing pieces from Design Space. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Medieval Posted April 25, 2023 Author Share Posted April 25, 2023 4 hours ago, havanaholly said: They don;t show that well, but I used wooden beads for the feet of the armcnairs I made for the farmhouse: I tried some beads. I just didn't have the right kind in my stash. I can leave that as an option people can finish at home if they don't like the skewers. Personally I like the Victorian ruffle to hide the legs! But that is too much for this project. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J_Sea Posted May 10, 2023 Share Posted May 10, 2023 On 3/1/2023 at 4:46 PM, fov said: Wow, that's really cool! I would have loved to take that class. Me too! What an awesome idea!!! ❤️❤️❤️ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J_Sea Posted May 10, 2023 Share Posted May 10, 2023 On 3/1/2023 at 4:46 PM, fov said: Wow, that's really cool! I would have loved to take that class. Me too! What an awesome idea!!! ❤️❤️❤️ I make chairs and benches from foam board that are pretty easy. I could pull together a tutorial if you want Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Medieval Posted May 10, 2023 Author Share Posted May 10, 2023 5 hours ago, J_Sea said: Me too! What an awesome idea!!! ❤️❤️❤️ I make chairs and benches from foam board that are pretty easy. I could pull together a tutorial if you want Yes, please! I will give credit to you in class. Every little thing helps. We have quite a bit of foam board, especially because they are 12 years old, I'm leery of bringing my mini table saw for a lot of wood. Even leery of exacto knives. But we will start slow and when I know who to trust we will go down ghat road. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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