These homeschool cooking and art classes are designed as a 10‑week commitment with weekly hands‑on learning.  Students must be tall enough to work safely at standard restaurant tables and counters — I’m not able to accommodate younger or smaller children.

Sessions are held Tuesday from 10-noon. A total of 8 kids is required to open the space.

All sessions are by reservation only — I cannot accept walk‑ins or individual drop‑offs.

Please call 352-564-0078 to arrange for classes.

FUTURE LEADERS COOKING COURSE — SESSION 1

Ages 9–15 • Small Groups • One Class Per Week

Welcome

Welcome to our 10‑Week Homeschool Cooking Course — a hands‑on, safety‑first kitchen program where students build real skills and confidence. Welcome to our Homeschool Art or Cooking Classes (ages 9–15). We make learning fun, exciting, and hands‑on — kids stay engaged because they’re actually cooking, not just watching.

What We Learn in Cooking Class (10 Weeks)

• Week 1: Kitchen Orientation + Health Dept Rules & Safety
• Week 2: Knife Skills I
• Week 3: Knife Skills II + Measuring
• Week 4: Prep Skills + Mise en Place
• Week 5: Intro to Heat (Privilege Earned)
• Week 6: Eggs & Breakfast Skills
• Week 7: Pasta & Simple Sauces
• Week 8: Proteins (Beginner Level)
• Week 9: Vegetables & Sides
• Week 10: Full Meal Day

TUESDAY GROUP – THE CHOPPING BLOCK

This is a 10‑week homeschool program for ages 9–15, built around hands‑on cooking.  Each class meets once a week, on Tuesdays – which is the perfect pace to start — kids stay excited, parents stay relaxed, and everyone has time to practice skills at home between sessions. 

I keep class sizes small  so each student gets plenty of hands‑on attention. If demand grows, I can add a second weekly meeting for families who want more time in the kitchen — but the standard schedule is once a week.

Scheduling is first‑come, first‑served. Parents are welcome and encouraged to stay, watch, or join in. It’s a friendly, open environment where kids feel supported and parents feel included. The commitment is for 10 full weeks every Tuesday for cooking/kitchen skills. Each week builds on the last, and by the end of the 10 weeks, students will have real skills they can use at home — both in the kitchen and in their creative projects.

Knife Requirements (Very Important)

Students must bring their own knives, because knives are like shoes — they must fit the hand, feel comfortable, and work well for the individual child.

Recommended knives (bring what you can):

• 5″ chef’s knife (student‑sized, lightweight, comfortable grip)
• Paring knife
• Vegetable knife (ceramic is fine)

Several small knives are appreciated — kids naturally find the one that fits best.

Transport: Knives must arrive in a sheath, knife roll, or wrapped in a towel with a rubber band.

Cut‑Resistant Glove Option

Students must have a snug glove for their non‑knife hand.

Parents may:

• Bring their own OR must be level 5 only
• Have me supply one for $15.99 pls call and tell me your child’s hand size. see below:

To size correctly, please send:

1. Palm measurement (knuckle crease to knuckle crease)
2. Longest finger (tip to base of palm)

Other Required Supplies

• Apron
• Hair control (tie, headband, or hat)
• Closed‑toe shoes
• Water bottle

Optional: chef hat, neck scarf/bandana, named apron, knife roll.

Tuition & Payment

$50 per weekly per class Payable in cash at the start of each class.

We use cash because it avoids unnecessary bank and processing fees, and that money goes directly toward ingredients and supplies for the kids.

A minimum of 8 students is required to open each class.

Cooking Class Attendance Policy

Because food is purchased fresh for each class:

• If a student will miss a class, you must call or message ahead of time
• This prevents food waste and keeps costs fair for everyone
• Missed classes are not charged, since payment is made in cash each week
• Students who miss a class will not receive a Certificate of Completion at the end of the 10‑week program

Certificates are only given to students who attend all sessions, since each week builds on the last and includes hands‑on skills.

End‑of‑Session Celebration

• Certificate of Achievement Ceremony
• Shared lunch featuring the dishes they prepare

A fun, confidence‑building finale to the 10‑week program.

homeschool cooking and art classes -Registration Instructions

To register, please send:

1. Student’s full name
2. Age
3. Parent/guardian name + phone number
4. Class wishing to attend
5. Cooking class: Knifes (bringing your own – requesting guidance
6. Glove plan (bringing your own or need one purchased at class at additional one time purchase)
7. Once received, I’ll confirm your child’s spot and send class details. homeschool cooking and art classesbegin once 8 students are enrolled in that group.

Liability Release

A plain‑English liability release must be signed by the legal parent/guardian before the first class.

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10‑Week Art Curriculum

Parents are welcome and encouraged to stay and participate. This keeps the environment calm, supported, and enjoyable for everyone.

Tuition & Payment

$40 per week Paid in cash at the start of each class.

Cash is preferred to keep costs down and avoid processing fees and use the bank fees on our children’s equipment and paints instead. A minimum of 8 students is required to open this class. Maximum class size: 8 students total

Week 1 — How to See Breaking objects into shapes, observing instead of guessing.

Week 2 — Lines & Edges Contour drawing, clean lines, proportion basics.

Week 3 — Proportion & Measuring Sight‑measuring, angles, comparing distances.

Week 4 — Light & Shadow I Understanding light direction and basic shading.

Week 5 — Light & Shadow II Depth, highlights, blending without mud.

Week 6 — Texture & Detail Wood, metal, fruit, fabric — suggesting detail without overworking.

Week 7 — Composition Placement, balance, simple still‑life planning.

Week 8 — Guided Still Life Applying all skills with support.

Week 9 — Independent Project (Start) Students choose their subject and begin their final piece.

Week 10 — Independent Project (Finish) Final shading, details, signing, and optional group share.

Important Details

• Full 10‑week commitment required
• Maximum of 8 students (small group for real learning)
• Fridays, 10:00 AM – Noon
• All sessions are by reservation only
• Students must be tall enough to work safely at standard tables
• No walk‑ins or single‑day attendance
• call 352-564-0078 o register for class
• Refund & Cancellation Policy (Art Course)
• Here’s the clean, parent‑friendly wording you can paste directly onto your page:
• Refund & Cancellation Policy Enrollment in the Friday Art Foundations Course is a 10‑week commitment. Because class size is limited and materials are purchased in advance:
• No refunds are given for missed classes
• No refunds once the course begins
• If you need to withdraw , please notify me so your spot can be offered to another student
• If the class does not reach the minimum of 8 students, the class will be cancelled