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CALENDAR
Upcoming Events for Homeschoolers in North Georgia
2008 Calendar
Links
September -
October -
November
- December
December 2008
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2, 2008 |
Gwinnett History
Center, History Class
455 S. Perry St., Lawrenceville.
Topic: The Early Victorian Era
Class is 2 hours in length and cost $3 each.
Pre-registration is required. (Note: if you are not a
resident of Gwinnett County, contact us before
registering. We are here Monday through Thursday, 10am
to 4pm.)
This year we are
offering two classes each day. The morning class is for
ages 6-10 and lasts from 10:00am to noon. It will
include both instruction and hands-on activities.
Parents are required to stay with their morning students
unless special arrangements have been made.
The afternoon class is for ages 11-up. It will last from
1:00 to 3:00pm and parents are not required to stay if
an emergency contact form is on file. You can register
online at
www.gwinnettparks.com. Log in, go to online
registration, and look at the class listings under
Gwinnett History Museum & Female Seminary.
770.822.5178
kim.elmore@gwinnettcounty.com |
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December 2, 2008 |
INK HOMESCHOOL DAY,
Gainesville
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
(This event repeats every month on the first Tuesday.)
INK hosts Homeschool Days year round!
Every month there is a different craft activity based on
a theme! Homeschoolers get HALF off the regular
price! $4.00 per person-children and adults. Under 2 is
free.
Located just a short drive north of Atlanta, you will
find a one-of-a kind unique, fun destination for the
entire family. Interactive Neighborhood for Kids, Inc.
(INK), located in Gainesville, Georgia, is a hands-on
Children’s Museum where children can role play and learn
through practical experiences about being a banker,
grocery store clerk, doctor, dentist. hair stylist and
much much more. All exhibits are designed to provide a
unique experience and to actively engage young minds
(not to mention, it’s just plain fun!). No
registration required!
teresastanton@notnats.com
www.inkfun.org
(770) 536-1900
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| December
5, 2008 |
Out of the Box Art
Studio, Alpharetta
Friday Dec.5th:
3:00-5:00 " Home for the holidays" handmade clay
ornaments workshop.
Students will make
and glaze at least 4 ornaments for their trees!
perfect for gifts or their own tree! elementary
and middle school (will divide by ages) 25.00
Advanced registration required. Out of the box
art studio 678-867-7713
www.outoftheboxartstudio.com
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| December
5, 2008 |
Out of the Box Art
Studio, Alpharetta
Friday Dec. 5th 6:30-9:30 " Teen and Tween Night
out" OUT OF THE BOX ART STUDIO
while mom and dad shop teens and tweens come
hang out in a great studio of creativity making
Christmas gifts for friends and family in the
pottery or clay studio.
We will show them the latest techniques. 40.00
Out of the box art studio advanced registration
required 678-867-7713.
www.outoftheboxartstudio.com
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| December
6, 2008 |
Out of the Box Art
Studio, Alpharetta
Saturday Dec.. 6th 10:00-12:00 THE NUTCRACKER
TEA /PAINTING...$35.00
we will have tea and sweets of course! Then we
will paint a still life of a nutcracker( many to
choose from) while music plays to inspire! We
will also paint a nutcracker ornament keepsake.
THIS SOLD OUT LAST YEAR. 1 TIME ONLY THIS YEAR.
elementary and -middle school ages separated,
Out of the box art studio 678-867-7713
www.outoftheboxartstudio.com
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| December
8, 2008 |
Out of the Box Art
Studio, Alpharetta
Monday Dec.8th: Handprints in the Pottery......
come and let us help you design a gift for
grandma, mom, dad, grandpa, friends or family
members! Babies first ornaments too! we have
platters, mugs, plates and large ornaments to
place these on. Plenty of inspiration and help!
MUST RESERVE A SPOT. Out of the box art studio
678-867-7713.
Fee: price of item you choose
www.outoftheboxartstudio.com
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| December
9, 2008 |
Zoo Atlanta
HomeSchool Academy
An exciting program where students explore animal and
science concepts in a fun, interactive environment. The
HomeSchool Academy offers one 2-hour program per month
that is specifically designed for home school students
in grades K-2, 3-5, 6-8, and 9-12. Each program centers
around a specific grade-appropriate topic and includes
games and activities, zoo tours, and animal encounters.
Programs occur September through May, from 1:00 – 3:00
pm on pre-set Tuesdays.
Fall 2008 Dates:
October 14
November 11
December 9
Program Fees
Members: $10 per student per class
$8 if registering for the entire semester or registering
3 or more students
Non-Members: $15 per student per class $13 if
registering for the entire semester or registering 3 or
more students
Call 404.624.WILD or email
education@zooatlanta.org with questions . Not a
Member? Click here to find out how to become a Zoo
Atlanta member!
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| December
9, 2008 |
Ice Forum,
Kennesaw
Every SECOND Tuesday and Friday of the
Month during the school year (August-May) are Home
School days. Admission and Skate Rental is $5.00
to all Home Schoolers and their Families during the
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Public Session. Make
sure to bring gloves and hats for the kids and a heavy
jacket for yourself, if you plan to sit and watch.
http://iceforum.com/Page.asp?n=23041&snid=87831405&org=iceforum.com |
| December
9, 2008 |
FREE: Imagine It! Children's Museum of Atlanta
1:00p-7:00p
Free admission EVERY second Tuesday of the month through
2008 from 1 - 7 pm with live music and dance performers,
storytellers and special hands-on-art activities.
Ideal for children 1- 8. Reservations recommended.
404.659.KIDS for more info go to
http://www.imagineit-cma.org/target_free_days.html
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| December
10, 2008 |
Out of the Box Art
Studio, Alpharetta
Wed. Dec 10th": 10-11:30 " Polar express day"
come hear the story, have hot chocolate, paint a
train in the pottery / or 3 ornaments instead if
you like!
ages 3 and up( 3-4 year olds MUST have parent
with them) Advanced registrations. 678-867-7713.
Out of the box art studio
www.outoftheboxartstudio.com
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| December
11, 2008 |
Out of the Box Art
Studio, Alpharetta
Thursday Dec. 11th: " A cup of Christmas tea"
Mother/ child workshop
Come share tea time and make either a child's
tea set or a larger tea pot for the Christmas
season! Idea books and lots of help from our
pottery artists. Samples galore.
This is a great family/ friend workshop... come
as a group! 38.00 er tea pot or tea set.
Registration 678-867-7713. Out of the box art
studio
www.outoftheboxartstudio.com
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| December
12, 2008 |
Ice Forum,
Kennesaw
Every SECOND Tuesday and Friday of the
Month during the school year (August-May) are Home
School days. Admission and Skate Rental is $5.00
to all Home Schoolers and their Families during the
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Public Session. Make
sure to bring gloves and hats for the kids and a heavy
jacket for yourself, if you plan to sit and watch.
http://iceforum.com/Page.asp?n=23041&snid=87831405&org=iceforum.com |
| December
12, 2008 |
Atlanta History
Center, Homeschool Programs
"Holidays with History"
Friday, December 12, 2008
10:00 AM- 2:00 PM
Experience how Christmas was celebrated in years past,
from the 1860s Tullie Smith farm, to the 1930s Swan
House. Be sure to see the traveling exhibition Norman
Rockwell’s Home for the Holidays.
For more information or to make group reservations,
please call 404.814.4018 or email
Homeschool@AtlantaHistoryCenter.com .
http://www.atlantahistorycenter.com/template.cfm?cid=901 |
| December
12, 2008 |
Out of the Box Art
Studio, Alpharetta
Friday Dec.12th 1:00-3:00 " Angels we have heard
on high:" Watercolor painting workshop. Learn
all about properties of watercolor while making
a ready to frame watercolor piece! elementary/
middle school 25.00 registration required. Out
of the box art studio 678-867-7713
www.outoftheboxartstudio.com
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| December
19, 2008 |
Out of the Box Art
Studio, Alpharetta
Friday Dec.19th 3:00-5:00 " Winter
wonderlands in Watercolors" Create a
wonderful winter scene without using ALL
brushes! 25.00 Out of the Box art studio
registration required. 678-867-7713
www.outoftheboxartstudio.com
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| December
13, 2008 |
Out of the Box Art
Studio, Alpharetta
Saturday Dec.13th " Ornaments with Santa"
Little ones come tell Santa what they are "
wishing " for while having cookies and
making ornaments. They will paint 2 special
ornaments! Preschool/ elementary.( ages 3-4
parents must stay with child) 20.00
Out of the Box art studio reservations must
be made ahead. 678-867-7713.
www.outoftheboxartstudio.com
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| December
28 and 29, 2008
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January 5 - 8,
2009 |
Out of the Box Art
Studio, Alpharetta
WINTER WONDERLAND CAMP: Out of the Box
studio Dec.28,29, Jan 5,6,7,8. One day or as
many as you like. Each day will have a
different theme.
Examples: " Snowman day",Wild winter wheel(
potters wheel), " For girls only day"
" Clay day" " Polar bear polar bear what do
you see... for preschoolers day""Let is snow
day" ALL AGES DIVIDED BY AGE ... ages
kindergarten- HIGH SCHOOL. ( preschool
special day) EACH DAY is 10:00-2:00 and is
40.00 a day. Begin Registration Nov.1( we
were filled UP last year!)678-867-7713.
www.outoftheboxartstudio.com
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