The LCI Artisan program is about sparking students’ natural curiosity, intelligence, passion, and artistic interest into an opportunity to create real marketable products. Students will develop artisanship while cultivating financial literacy skills and innovative thinking. The goal is to tap into students’ enterprising spirit and develop an idea all the way from concept to real market sales. This program offers endless opportunities for students to practice essential 21st century skills such as creative thinking, marketing, business planning and team building.
Students will have hands on opportunities to create in a variety of mediums ranging from wood, metal, textiles, glass and more. Through this learner driven course, students will be responsible for brainstorming and envisioning products they want to create and practice the skills required to complete them. The goal is to create high quality, professional products that students will be able to sell through various market opportunities throughout the year.
Artisan Fabrication – Woodworking & Welding
Course Description: Artisan Fabrication is a dynamic course that merges the craftsmanship of woodworking with the industrial artistry of welding to unleash the creative potential of students. This hands-on class is designed for individuals who are passionate about both woodworking and metalworking and seek to merge these skills to create stunning, one-of-a-kind designs.
In addition to technical skills, the course will nurture students’ creativity and design. Through brainstorming sessions, sketching, and prototyping, students will learn to translate their artistic visions into tangible works of art