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À La Carte Classes

Spring 2024

Elements Workspace is excited to announce a new program offering for Element Workspace families and the homeschooling community of New York City. À la carte classes are 6-week courses held once a week from 1-2 hours, depending on the class. They are led by experienced learning guides passionate about their subject area and culminate in a community showcase at the end of the cycle.

Below is a list of à la carte classes planned to start in March 2024. Each class must first have at least three committed participants to run.

Tiny Movers

Toddlers Movement Class

Our Tiny Movers class is where toddlers groove, grow, and giggle. The class is designed to introduce toddlers ages 0-3 to the world of movement and dance, focusing on fostering motor skills, rhythm, and creative expression through playful activities. 🕺👶😄
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Best for Ages

0 - 3 Years

Meeting Time

Fridays
9:30 am - 10:30 am

COURSE SUMMARY

Our Tiny Movers class is where toddlers groove, grow, and giggle. The class is designed to introduce toddlers ages 0-3 to the world of movement and dance, focusing on fostering motor skills, rhythm, and creative expression through playful activities. 🕺👶😄

CLASS DETAILS

Price

$150

Learning guide(s)

Laura Mendez

Scheduled dates

March 15
March 22
March 29
April 5
April 12
April 19

Resource Library Hour

Unlock the Treasure Trove of Learning

This class offers a unique opportunity for parents and learners to explore an abundance of educational materials at Elements Workspace. During these weekly, book-ahead sessions, families can dive into our rich educational resources for an hour, utilizing them to foster a deeper understanding and engagement in learning. Parents have the option to collaborate with an Elements guide, who can demonstrate the use of materials, enhancing the learning experience. This approach provides a cost-effective way to access a diverse range of high-quality educational tools, supporting personalized, self-directed education without the financial burden of owning such materials.
Learn More

Best for Ages

3 - 12 Years

Meeting Time

Thursdays
10:30 am - 11:30 am

COURSE SUMMARY

This class offers a unique opportunity for parents and learners to explore an abundance of educational materials at Elements Workspace. During these weekly, book-ahead sessions, families can dive into our rich educational resources for an hour, utilizing them to foster a deeper understanding and engagement in learning. Parents have the option to collaborate with an Elements guide, who can demonstrate the use of materials, enhancing the learning experience. This approach provides a cost-effective way to access a diverse range of high-quality educational tools, supporting personalized, self-directed education without the financial burden of owning such materials.

CLASS DETAILS

Price

$20/class

Learning guide(s)

Elif (Elle) Yildirim

Scheduled dates

March 14
March 21
March 28
April 4
April 11
April 18

Aperture Adventures

A Hands-On Photography Class

This is a hands-on introduction to photography. Lead guide Yamaris Dujmic of Sweet Sol Photo introduces learners to the technical skills that will help them understand light and express their unique selves through the lens. Learners get to explore a new craft in a fun, artistic and individualized way.  During each session, the class explores a different area of photography resulting in a weekly project. At the end of the 6-week class, each participant will receive a beautiful printed portfolio to showcase their work.
Learn More

Best for Ages

9 - 12 Years

Meeting Time

Tuesdays
10:30 am - 12:00 pm

COURSE SUMMARY

This is a hands-on introduction to photography. Lead guide Yamaris Dujmic of Sweet Sol Photo introduces learners to the technical skills that will help them understand light and express their unique selves through the lens. Learners get to explore a new craft in a fun, artistic and individualized way.  During each session, the class explores a different area of photography resulting in a weekly project. At the end of the 6-week class, each participant will receive a beautiful printed portfolio to showcase their work.

CLASS DETAILS

Price

$225 + $40 supplies fee

Learning guide(s)

Yamaris Dujmic

Scheduled dates

March 12
March 19
March 26
April 2
April 9
April 16

Artistic Expressions

Journey in Drawing and Painting

This class will provide art lessons for young budding artists who want some more serious instruction in academic drawing and painting. The course includes an introduction to art history. Learners will be able to learn the basics of drawing perspective, still life, portraits and composition. At the end of the 6-week cycle, learners will have a chance to participate in an art showcase.
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Best for Ages

3 - 6 Years

Meeting Time

Wednesdays
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm

COURSE SUMMARY

This class will provide art lessons for young budding artists who want some more serious instruction in academic drawing and painting. The course includes an introduction to art history. Learners will be able to learn the basics of drawing perspective, still life, portraits and composition. At the end of the 6-week cycle, learners will have a chance to participate in an art showcase.

CLASS DETAILS

Price

$150 + $20 supplies fee

Learning guide(s)

Anastasia (Nastasia) Shygaieva

Scheduled dates

March 13
March 20
March 27
April 3
April 10
April 17

Business Exploration

Participants come together to select a local business (pizzeria, cafe, etc.) or favorite product (iTunes/Spotify, Kindle, etc.) and spend six weeks delving into how it functions as a commercial enterprise. They will dissect the business into its core components, from customer service to financial management, and gain insights through an in-person site visit. Long-time tutor and educator Jason Kantor guides our learners through this group exploration including research, discussion, a local site visit and a final showcase. 
Learn More

Best for Ages

9 - 12 Years

Meeting Time

Tuesdays
12:30 pm - 2:00 pm

COURSE SUMMARY

Participants come together to select a local business (pizzeria, cafe, etc.) or favorite product (iTunes/Spotify, Kindle, etc.) and spend six weeks delving into how it functions as a commercial enterprise. They will dissect the business into its core components, from customer service to financial management, and gain insights through an in-person site visit. Long-time tutor and educator Jason Kantor guides our learners through this group exploration including research, discussion, a local site visit and a final showcase. 

CLASS DETAILS

Price

$225 + $20 supplies fee

Learning guide(s)

Jason Kantor
Elif (Elle) Yildirim

Scheduled dates

March 5
March 12
March 19
March 26
April 2
April 9

Uke-tastic Kiddos Jam

Kiddos aged 6-9 learn the parts of the ukulele, how to tune their ukulele, a few key chords, and some strumming patterns through interactive games and learning activities. For their final project, learners perform the songs Rip Tide, by Vance Joy and Home by Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros to a group of family and friends. They will have a chance to decorate their ukuleles for the performance and prepare for the big show! Students must have strong motor skill ability to join this class in a group setting. They should be able to write with a pen or pencil and comfortably use scissors.
Learn More

Best for Ages

6 - 9 Years

Meeting Time

Tuesdays
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm

COURSE SUMMARY

Kiddos aged 6-9 learn the parts of the ukulele, how to tune their ukulele, a few key chords, and some strumming patterns through interactive games and learning activities. For their final project, learners perform the songs Rip Tide, by Vance Joy and Home by Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros to a group of family and friends. They will have a chance to decorate their ukuleles for the performance and prepare for the big show! Students must have strong motor skill ability to join this class in a group setting. They should be able to write with a pen or pencil and comfortably use scissors.

CLASS DETAILS

Price

$150 + $25 materials fee

Learning guide(s)

Catherine O’Brien

Scheduled dates

March 12
March 19
March 26
April 2
April 9
April 16

Tiny Movers

Best for Ages

0 - 3 Years

Meeting Time

Fridays
9:30 am - 10:30 am
Learn More
Our Tiny Movers class is where toddlers groove, grow, and giggle. The class is designed to introduce toddlers ages 0-3 to the world of movement and dance, focusing on fostering motor skills, rhythm, and creative expression through playful activities. 🕺👶😄

COURSE SUMMARY

Our Tiny Movers class is where toddlers groove, grow, and giggle. The class is designed to introduce toddlers ages 0-3 to the world of movement and dance, focusing on fostering motor skills, rhythm, and creative expression through playful activities. 🕺👶😄

CLASS DETAILS

Price

$150

Learning guide(s)

Laura Mendez

Scheduled dates

March 15
March 22
March 29
April 5
April 12
April 19

Resource Library Hour

Best for Ages

3 - 12 Years

Meeting Time

Thursdays
10:30 am - 11:30 am
Learn More
This class offers a unique opportunity for parents and learners to explore an abundance of educational materials at Elements Workspace. During these weekly, book-ahead sessions, families can dive into our rich educational resources for an hour, utilizing them to foster a deeper understanding and engagement in learning. Parents have the option to collaborate with an Elements guide, who can demonstrate the use of materials, enhancing the learning experience. This approach provides a cost-effective way to access a diverse range of high-quality educational tools, supporting personalized, self-directed education without the financial burden of owning such materials.

COURSE SUMMARY

This class offers a unique opportunity for parents and learners to explore an abundance of educational materials at Elements Workspace. During these weekly, book-ahead sessions, families can dive into our rich educational resources for an hour, utilizing them to foster a deeper understanding and engagement in learning. Parents have the option to collaborate with an Elements guide, who can demonstrate the use of materials, enhancing the learning experience. This approach provides a cost-effective way to access a diverse range of high-quality educational tools, supporting personalized, self-directed education without the financial burden of owning such materials.

CLASS DETAILS

Price

$20/class

Learning guide(s)

Elif (Elle) Yildirim

Scheduled dates

March 14
March 21
March 28
April 4
April 11
April 18

Aperture Adventures

Best for Ages

9 - 12 Years

Meeting Time

Tuesdays
10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Learn More
This is a hands-on introduction to photography. Lead guide Yamaris Dujmic of Sweet Sol Photo introduces learners to the technical skills that will help them understand light and express their unique selves through the lens. Learners get to explore a new craft in a fun, artistic and individualized way.  During each session, the class explores a different area of photography resulting in a weekly project. At the end of the 6-week class, each participant will receive a beautiful printed portfolio to showcase their work.

COURSE SUMMARY

This is a hands-on introduction to photography. Lead guide Yamaris Dujmic of Sweet Sol Photo introduces learners to the technical skills that will help them understand light and express their unique selves through the lens. Learners get to explore a new craft in a fun, artistic and individualized way.  During each session, the class explores a different area of photography resulting in a weekly project. At the end of the 6-week class, each participant will receive a beautiful printed portfolio to showcase their work.

CLASS DETAILS

Price

$225 + $40 supplies fee

Learning guide(s)

Yamaris Dujmic

Scheduled dates

March 12
March 19
March 26
April 2
April 9
April 16

Artistic Expressions

Best for Ages

3 - 6 Years

Meeting Time

Wednesdays
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Learn More
This class will provide art lessons for young budding artists who want some more serious instruction in academic drawing and painting. The course includes an introduction to art history. Learners will be able to learn the basics of drawing perspective, still life, portraits and composition. At the end of the 6-week cycle, learners will have a chance to participate in an art showcase.

COURSE SUMMARY

This class will provide art lessons for young budding artists who want some more serious instruction in academic drawing and painting. The course includes an introduction to art history. Learners will be able to learn the basics of drawing perspective, still life, portraits and composition. At the end of the 6-week cycle, learners will have a chance to participate in an art showcase.

CLASS DETAILS

Price

$150 + $20 supplies fee

Learning guide(s)

Anastasia (Nastasia) Shygaieva

Scheduled dates

March 13
March 20
March 27
April 3
April 10
April 17

Business Exploration

Best for Ages

9 - 12 Years

Meeting Time

Tuesdays
12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Learn More
Participants come together to select a local business (pizzeria, cafe, etc.) or favorite product (iTunes/Spotify, Kindle, etc.) and spend six weeks delving into how it functions as a commercial enterprise. They will dissect the business into its core components, from customer service to financial management, and gain insights through an in-person site visit. Long-time tutor and educator Jason Kantor guides our learners through this group exploration including research, discussion, a local site visit and a final showcase. 

COURSE SUMMARY

Participants come together to select a local business (pizzeria, cafe, etc.) or favorite product (iTunes/Spotify, Kindle, etc.) and spend six weeks delving into how it functions as a commercial enterprise. They will dissect the business into its core components, from customer service to financial management, and gain insights through an in-person site visit. Long-time tutor and educator Jason Kantor guides our learners through this group exploration including research, discussion, a local site visit and a final showcase. 

CLASS DETAILS

Price

$225 + $20 supplies fee

Learning guide(s)

Jason Kantor
Elif (Elle) Yildirim

Scheduled dates

March 5
March 12
March 19
March 26
April 2
April 9

Uke-tastic Kiddos Jam

Best for Ages

6 - 9 Years

Meeting Time

Tuesdays
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Learn More
Kiddos aged 6-9 learn the parts of the ukulele, how to tune their ukulele, a few key chords, and some strumming patterns through interactive games and learning activities. For their final project, learners perform the songs Rip Tide, by Vance Joy and Home by Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros to a group of family and friends. They will have a chance to decorate their ukuleles for the performance and prepare for the big show! Students must have strong motor skill ability to join this class in a group setting. They should be able to write with a pen or pencil and comfortably use scissors.

COURSE SUMMARY

Kiddos aged 6-9 learn the parts of the ukulele, how to tune their ukulele, a few key chords, and some strumming patterns through interactive games and learning activities. For their final project, learners perform the songs Rip Tide, by Vance Joy and Home by Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros to a group of family and friends. They will have a chance to decorate their ukuleles for the performance and prepare for the big show! Students must have strong motor skill ability to join this class in a group setting. They should be able to write with a pen or pencil and comfortably use scissors.

CLASS DETAILS

Price

$150 + $25 materials fee

Learning guide(s)

Catherine O’Brien

Scheduled dates

March 12
March 19
March 26
April 2
April 9
April 16

Best for Ages

0 - 3 Years

Meeting Time

Fridays
9:30 am - 10:30 am
Our Tiny Movers class is where toddlers groove, grow, and giggle. The class is designed to introduce toddlers ages 0-3 to the world of movement and dance, focusing on fostering motor skills, rhythm, and creative expression through playful activities. 🕺👶😄
Learn More

COURSE SUMMARY

Our Tiny Movers class is where toddlers groove, grow, and giggle. The class is designed to introduce toddlers ages 0-3 to the world of movement and dance, focusing on fostering motor skills, rhythm, and creative expression through playful activities. 🕺👶😄

CLASS DETAILS

Price

$150

Learning guide(s)

Laura Mendez

Scheduled dates

March 15
March 22
March 29
April 5
April 12
April 19

Best for Ages

3 - 12 Years

Meeting Time

Thursdays
10:30 am - 11:30 am
This class offers a unique opportunity for parents and learners to explore an abundance of educational materials at Elements Workspace. During these weekly, book-ahead sessions, families can dive into our rich educational resources for an hour, utilizing them to foster a deeper understanding and engagement in learning. Parents have the option to collaborate with an Elements guide, who can demonstrate the use of materials, enhancing the learning experience. This approach provides a cost-effective way to access a diverse range of high-quality educational tools, supporting personalized, self-directed education without the financial burden of owning such materials.
Learn More

COURSE SUMMARY

This class offers a unique opportunity for parents and learners to explore an abundance of educational materials at Elements Workspace. During these weekly, book-ahead sessions, families can dive into our rich educational resources for an hour, utilizing them to foster a deeper understanding and engagement in learning. Parents have the option to collaborate with an Elements guide, who can demonstrate the use of materials, enhancing the learning experience. This approach provides a cost-effective way to access a diverse range of high-quality educational tools, supporting personalized, self-directed education without the financial burden of owning such materials.

CLASS DETAILS

Price

$20/class

Learning guide(s)

Elif (Elle) Yildirim

Scheduled dates

March 14
March 21
March 28
April 4
April 11
April 18

Best for Ages

9 - 12 Years

Meeting Time

Tuesdays
10:30 am - 12:00 pm
This is a hands-on introduction to photography. Lead guide Yamaris Dujmic of Sweet Sol Photo introduces learners to the technical skills that will help them understand light and express their unique selves through the lens. Learners get to explore a new craft in a fun, artistic and individualized way.  During each session, the class explores a different area of photography resulting in a weekly project. At the end of the 6-week class, each participant will receive a beautiful printed portfolio to showcase their work.
Learn More

COURSE SUMMARY

This is a hands-on introduction to photography. Lead guide Yamaris Dujmic of Sweet Sol Photo introduces learners to the technical skills that will help them understand light and express their unique selves through the lens. Learners get to explore a new craft in a fun, artistic and individualized way.  During each session, the class explores a different area of photography resulting in a weekly project. At the end of the 6-week class, each participant will receive a beautiful printed portfolio to showcase their work.

CLASS DETAILS

Price

$225 + $40 supplies fee

Learning guide(s)

Yamaris Dujmic

Scheduled dates

March 12
March 19
March 26
April 2
April 9
April 16

Best for Ages

3 - 6 Years

Meeting Time

Wednesdays
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
This class will provide art lessons for young budding artists who want some more serious instruction in academic drawing and painting. The course includes an introduction to art history. Learners will be able to learn the basics of drawing perspective, still life, portraits and composition. At the end of the 6-week cycle, learners will have a chance to participate in an art showcase.
Learn More

COURSE SUMMARY

This class will provide art lessons for young budding artists who want some more serious instruction in academic drawing and painting. The course includes an introduction to art history. Learners will be able to learn the basics of drawing perspective, still life, portraits and composition. At the end of the 6-week cycle, learners will have a chance to participate in an art showcase.

CLASS DETAILS

Price

$150 + $20 supplies fee

Learning guide(s)

Anastasia (Nastasia) Shygaieva

Scheduled dates

March 13
March 20
March 27
April 3
April 10
April 17

Best for Ages

9 - 12 Years

Meeting Time

Tuesdays
12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Participants come together to select a local business (pizzeria, cafe, etc.) or favorite product (iTunes/Spotify, Kindle, etc.) and spend six weeks delving into how it functions as a commercial enterprise. They will dissect the business into its core components, from customer service to financial management, and gain insights through an in-person site visit. Long-time tutor and educator Jason Kantor guides our learners through this group exploration including research, discussion, a local site visit and a final showcase. 
Learn More

COURSE SUMMARY

Participants come together to select a local business (pizzeria, cafe, etc.) or favorite product (iTunes/Spotify, Kindle, etc.) and spend six weeks delving into how it functions as a commercial enterprise. They will dissect the business into its core components, from customer service to financial management, and gain insights through an in-person site visit. Long-time tutor and educator Jason Kantor guides our learners through this group exploration including research, discussion, a local site visit and a final showcase. 

CLASS DETAILS

Price

$225 + $20 supplies fee

Learning guide(s)

Jason Kantor
Elif (Elle) Yildirim

Scheduled dates

March 5
March 12
March 19
March 26
April 2
April 9

Best for Ages

6 - 9 Years

Meeting Time

Tuesdays
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Kiddos aged 6-9 learn the parts of the ukulele, how to tune their ukulele, a few key chords, and some strumming patterns through interactive games and learning activities. For their final project, learners perform the songs Rip Tide, by Vance Joy and Home by Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros to a group of family and friends. They will have a chance to decorate their ukuleles for the performance and prepare for the big show! Students must have strong motor skill ability to join this class in a group setting. They should be able to write with a pen or pencil and comfortably use scissors.
Learn More

COURSE SUMMARY

Kiddos aged 6-9 learn the parts of the ukulele, how to tune their ukulele, a few key chords, and some strumming patterns through interactive games and learning activities. For their final project, learners perform the songs Rip Tide, by Vance Joy and Home by Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros to a group of family and friends. They will have a chance to decorate their ukuleles for the performance and prepare for the big show! Students must have strong motor skill ability to join this class in a group setting. They should be able to write with a pen or pencil and comfortably use scissors.

CLASS DETAILS

Price

$150 + $25 materials fee

Learning guide(s)

Catherine O’Brien

Scheduled dates

March 12
March 19
March 26
April 2
April 9
April 16