During Medieval Times warring countries came up with some interesting ways to hurl large and pointy objects at each other. If you were on the outside you used a trebuchet, catapult, ballista and siege tower to get into the castles. These tools and weapons were leading edge technology at the time and used levers, counterweights and pulleys to help do the work.
This course looks at the tools of the day and then you get to build, out of wood, your own working replica of an ancient siege engine. You will measure, cut, drill, glue and test your model, then take it home to take over the castles of your hamsters (as long as they are made out of paper. If you have chickens you can dress then in period costumes and, well, you know the rest).
6 hours (2 three-hour classes)
Class Schedule: Building Medieval Siege Devices
This is a popular class, call or email and schedule a class with some friends today.
The Fine Print
Cost for each course is set by the Juan de Fuca Rec Centre. Call for more information.478-8384
Who is Derek Wulff Anyway?
I am a BC certified teacher who has been teaching grades K to 6 for the past 13 years. I have taught a wide variety of subjects, but find myself most drawn to science and art. I have been a lifelong artist and athlete, father and coach, gardener, author and environmentalist, and have set up a studio/classroom at my home to teach and practice my crafts. I have been doing ceramics for 12 years, teaching art in my classes and loving the rich learning experiences of hands-on science.
I love teaching and want to share my enthusiasm with children who want to learn new things and make sense of their world around them (to the extent that any of us can!).
My courses are practical, and hands-on. Students make and test their creations, and get to take them home. I make sure they make the link between what they are doing and how it applies in the grownup world.
The courses I teach are fun and challenging, with an individual approach, the way learning should be! All classes are done at the Juan de Fuca Rec Center, or in schools in the CRD.
This is a popular class, call or email and schedule a class with some friends today.
