Fall 2025 Foundational Handwork Ages 5-7 in Perdido Key

Fall 2025 • In-Person Handwork Class • 14 Weeks • Ages 5-7

**This class meets at The Point Church in Perdido Key

**Please choose your payment preference: $280 up front OR $40 deposit, $80 billed monthly September-November. If you need an invoice for PEP, please email me - hello@growcreativestudio.com

Come join us for a gentle introduction to the world of handwork! In this 14-week class, young makers will build essential fine motor skills through foundational handwork practices and beginner-friendly creative projects, all in a nurturing, age-appropriate way.

Rooted in Charlotte Mason and inspired by Waldorf methods, this class is designed to honor the natural creativity and growing abilities of young children. Through storytelling, seasonal projects, and simple rhythms, your child will strengthen their hands, build focus, and develop a deep appreciation for working with natural materials.

At this age, children are developing the self-regulation needed for more sustained tasks, and this class provides the perfect opportunity to gently stretch those skills. The work we do here not only supports future handwriting and math readiness but also provides calming, structured engagement that’s especially beneficial for sensory-seeking children.

In this 14 week class, we will start from the beginning:

• Rolling yarn into balls to strengthen fine motor control

• Making slip knots (the first step to knitting!)

• Learning to finger knit and four-finger knit

• Creating handmade cardboard looms and simple weaving projects
  

• Form Drawing and Beeswax Modeling

These skills are the vital first steps before picking up knitting needles. By the end of the class, children will have strong foundational skills that prepare them beautifully for knitting with needles in the spring. 

Each week includes:

• Circle time with Ms. Katy and other friends

• Step-by-step guidance through our project

• Handwork practices that grow patience and dexterity

• Seasonal crafts and stories

• Celebrating and sharing our work

Skills We’ll Cover:

• Fine motor development through yarn work and weaving

• Finger knitting and four-finger knitting techniques

• Weaving on a loom

• Developing rhythm, confidence, and a love for working with our hands

• Form Drawing to develop children's spatial awareness and hand-eye coordination

Supplies:
All supplies are provided.

Perfect for:
Families who want to build a strong handwork foundation, gently introduce beginner skills, and nurture creativity in a supportive group setting.

Schedule:

Time: Fridays 10:00am-11:00am 

Dates: 14 weeks - begins September 5, 2025 and ends on December 19th (No class on 10/31 or 11/28)

Location : The Point Church in Perdido Key

Cost: $280 up front OR $40 deposit, $80 billed monthly September, October + November (Please email me if you need an invoice for PEP)

Ages : 5-7 (with exceptions, please email if you would like to enroll a younger or older child - age isn't always the best measure!) 

This is a drop off class or you're welcome to stay with your learner if they feel more comfortable with that!

** Please note that refunds can be given up until one week before the start date and then there is a partial refund policy because of supplies purchased. Please plan with intention!