The Hidden Art Of Homemaking: Book Discussion And Projects

Course Summary

Discover the hidden art of homemaking, including topics like music, art, decor, plants, food, drama, and more in this activity-based book discussion that will help to turn a house into a home.

Course Description

In her classic book, The Hidden Art of Homemaking, Author Edith Schaeffer invites homemakers to think outside the box and incorporate more creativity into each daily task. 🏠 Topics covered in this class include: • God as Creator • Hidden Art • Music and Art • Interior Design and Food • Gardening and Flower Arranging • Writing and Drama • Recreation and Clothing • Integration and Environment As we discuss the book, students will have the opportunity to envision what their future home will look like and take immediate steps towards making it happen by improving their home now. ★ Reading assignments are given each week.

Syllabus

WEEK ONE Discuss chapters 1, 2 Activity: Create hobby list and interest wish list WEEK TWO Discuss chapters 3, 4 Activity: Musical stories and story sketch WEEK THREE Discuss chapters 5, 7 Activity: Design room floor plan and flower arranging WEEK FOUR Discuss chapters 6, 8 Activity: Plant seeds and bread dough creation WEEK FIVE Discuss chapters 9, 10, 11 Activity: Poetry-writing and dramatic reading WEEK SIX Discuss chapters 12, 13, 14 Activity: Future home vision board

Supplies

BOOK PURCHASE INFORMATION ★ The Hidden Art of Homemaking: Creative Ideas For Enriching Everyday Life by Edith Schaeffer (required purchase) https://amzn.to/47W7IEw WEEK ONE • notebook and pen WEEK TWO • notebook and pen • sheet of art paper WEEK THREE • notebook and pen • one sheet graph paper • variety of fresh flowers and vase or quart jar • water • small pruning snips WEEK FOUR • notebook and pen • plant pot • soil • seeds (flower, radish, or herb, etc.) • water • bread dough (canned Pillsbury, homemade, etc.) WEEK FIVE • notebook and pen WEEK SIX • notebook and pen • sheet of art paper