"Finer Things" Workshops are a streamlined take on writing foundations and classic literature for high school students with engaging assignments and fun 90 minute workshops. We strive for rich discussions that encourage critical thinking! The name for these workshops is a nod to the Finer Things Club on the TV series, "The Office".
I would love to have your homeschooling student join us for all four workshops with plenty of literature and writing included for a full high school credit alongside your grammar studies at home. Or pick and choose whichever workshops will peak the interest of your student. I'm all the way in either way!
~ Heather Jones
Creative Writing + Academic Essays
This SIX week workshop will include creative writing projects as well as academic writing. Students will learn to write an academic/formal essay alongside fun & engaging creative writing challenges. Writing assignments will be graded with specific feedback for improvement*. Some poetry will be included in this workshop.
Internet and printer access required. Supply list will be provided.
Dates: August 26th through September 30th
Cost : $100 per student
*Registration in all four Finer Things Workshops will include writing feedback for an optional academic essay assignment for each of the subsequent literature-themed workshops.
Register for one or more workshops by paying HERE.
Please note which workshop/s you are requesting.
Please note which workshop/s you are requesting.
Shakespeare Crash Course
This SIX week workshop is a crash course in the works of the famous bard. Students will experience and come to a better understanding of the works of William Shakespeare through reading and watching famous plays, digging deep into sonnets and poetry, and be challenged to try a few works of their own. This workshop will approach literature from a Christian worldview.
Internet and printer access required.
Supply list will be provided.
Supply list will be provided.
Dates: October 21st through December 2nd (no class during Thanksgiving week)
Cost : $100 per student
*Registration in all four Finer Things Workshops will include writing feedback for an optional academic essay assignment for each of the subsequent literature-themed workshops.
Dark Romantics & Gothic Lit Crash Course
This SIX week workshop is a crash course in the works of writers in the vein of Edgar Allan Poe, Emily Dickinson, Lord Byron, Mary Shelley, Samuel Taylor Coleridge and more. We will chase away the darkness with critical thinking discussions led from a Christian worldview.
Internet and printer access required. Supply list will be provided.
Dates: February 3rd through March 10th
Cost : $100 per student
*Registration in all four Finer Things Workshops will include writing feedback for an optional academic essay assignment for each of the subsequent literature-themed workshops.
Sci Fi & Dystopian Lit Crash Course
This SIX week workshop is a crash course in science fiction and dystopian literature including short stories and films written by classic authors like Ray Bradbury, Kurt Vonnegut, Jr. as well as works by modern dystopian writers. This workshop is taught from a Christian worldview.
Internet and printer access required.
Supply list will be provided.
Supply list will be provided.
Dates: March 24th through April 28th
Cost : $100 per student.
*Registration in all four Finer Things Workshops will include writing feedback for an optional academic essay assignment for each of the subsequent literature-themed workshops.
Register for one or more workshops by paying HERE.
Please note which workshop/s you are requesting.
“Heather's classes are truly awesome! My high school senior took several of Mrs, Heather's history and literature classes. She enjoyed the classes immensely and learned so much, I highly recommend her classes. They are a great balance of enjoyable and challenging. You and your student will be blessed by her!!“
Please note which workshop/s you are requesting.
“Heather's classes are truly awesome! My high school senior took several of Mrs, Heather's history and literature classes. She enjoyed the classes immensely and learned so much, I highly recommend her classes. They are a great balance of enjoyable and challenging. You and your student will be blessed by her!!“
~Suzanne Martin, parent
ABOUT THE TUTOR:
I've been tutoring homeschool students in Humanities and Literature for eight years as the former co-administrator and tutor at Community Tutorial (closing in May 2020) alongside home-educating all four of my own children. Three in my bunch have graduated and moved on to bigger things, so I have one rising senior remaining at home. I've learned a thing or two about how not to bore high schoolers and get them discussing classic literature. In fact, NOT boring students is my number one goal! As I've learned working toward this goal, they are all capable of actually enjoying classic literature! I am passionate about giving students the opportunity to see what is possible for them as thinkers and doers in the world and to understand their abilities go way beyond grades and formal education. I am a teacher at heart and love to engage students on relatable themes that are applicable to all of humanity, including teenagers! Along with literature, I enjoy writing, both creatively and for entrepreneurial endeavors. As a former librarian and a graphic designer, I have a unique approach to adapting curriculum for all types of learners in today's techie world. As an art lover, I am particularly invested in the visual approach to learning that captivates students who've grown up in a digital world. I love stories, art, and history, but, maybe most of all, I love to teach.
Contact Heather at 9013369193 or heatherlpj@yahoo.com.
“Ms. Heather’s literature class was absolutely instrumental to my learning, all while creating an atmosphere that was fun and pleasing to be around! If you value a good education and a good teacher then she is the one for you...especially if you’re looking to go to college in the future, like myself!”
- Caleb Abbott, former student