What's included
1 live meeting
50 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
Week 1 Students learn how to make the perfect bubble juice using a secret recipe that is easy to make and play with using household materials. We will then move on to the basic bubble tricks, such as hand bubbles and bubble wands. Classes are taught online via a secure Zoom classroom. As a professional performer and teacher, my classes are packed full of energy, fun and laughter - with some science thrown in too! Students will be able to interact with me as I show them how to do create their bubble juice recipe and perform tricks, and with each other to help share skills, thoughts and ideas for more advanced tricks and shows. No previous experience is required, as I will teach you everything you need to know. Please note: *If you do not see a time or date listed for a class that interests you, please message me with a few possible dates and times, and I will do my best to offer a session that will work for your schedule. *Please be aware I try to teach all of my classes, to at least 2 students as I feel it provides a better teaching and learning experience. If the minimum amount of students is not reached 24 hours before the start of the course, students will be moved to the next available section at a similar time. *Once a learner has been verified per OS policy, this is a camera optional class. *For parents/families who feel their child would benefit from this course, but their budget does not allow for it, I do offer a number of discounts for families of lower income. Please message me with the course, dates and times you are interested in to learn more about the discounts I might be able to offer. *This class is covered by the "Happiness Guarantee". If you are not happy after the class, Outschool will refund you 100% of the class fee.
Learning Goals
Students will learn to make an amazing bubble mix for use so that they can always make good bubbles to play with. I will include a sensible number of bubble tricks for the session length, along with tips on how to make a great bubbles to impress friends and family.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Learners will need basic kitchen ingredients and household materials to make the bubble mix. Children may require help measuring and mixing quantities depending on individual age and capability.
Supply List
Ingredients for the bubble recipe 1: 12 cups of warm water (3l) 1 cup of Dawn Original Washing up Liquid or 1 cup of Fairy Original Washing up Liquid (250ml) 1/2 cup of cornstarch (75g) 200ml Glycerine (optional) 2 teaspoons of Baking Powder (NOT Baking Soda!) Ingredients for the bubble recipe 2: 1 cup of green Fairy or Dawn Original 9 cups water 1 tbsp glycerine (optional) available from chemist. Materials needed for props: 1 large clean bucket. (A new bucket is the best as its not contaminated with anything.) 1 x mixing stick or whisk / hand blender and a mixing bowl 2 x 2 foot bamboo sticks 6 foot of thick cotton string 1 x roll of colored electrical tape (optional) used to decorate the props 2 x plastic straws 1 x wool glove like you wear on your hands in the winter. If you don't have one any fleece type material will also work so please grab a fleece top and have that ready for class. 1 x old sock or stocking 2 x small plastic soda bottle (9fl oz / 500 ml size) 1 pair scissors to cut string and soda bottle (adult supervision may be required) Old rug or newspaper 2 x hand towels or dishcloths 1 x plastic cup 1 x large mixing bowl 1 x large plate 1 x metal washer or nut to use as a weight Tips: ALWAYS put the cap back on! Spilt bubbles are sad bubbles. Foam isn’t good for bubbles. so never shake a bottle of bubbles and try to get a clean dip. Remember - anything that isn't wet will pop the bubble. For little bubbles, hold the wand close to your lips. For bigger bubbles hold it, father away and blow slower. Experiment with a regular drinking straw with your wand. Hold the bubble steady with the wand and use the straw to create bubble houses and shapes. Just remember not to suck! Don't worry, you can't blow an ugly bubble! Even if you don’t have any bubble toys, you can still have great fun. Use the recipe above to make some juice, and then see what you can find in the house to make some bubbles. Try a coat hanger or the inside tube from a kitchen roll. Best of all, try your hands - dip them in your bubble juice, make an "o" shape with your thumb and first finger, and blow. This way you can touch the bubble yourself without it popping!
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
1 teacher has a Bachelor's degree
Bachelor's Degree in Science from Brighton University UK
Johnathan has been a martial arts expert since the age of 9. From the age of 16 he worked with various circus teams where he learned many skills. He has travelled the world performing for audiences including Formula 1 events, royalty and international superstars. He is a fully insured fire performer with many skills including bubbleology, staff spinning, juggling and stilt walking, to name but a few.
As a serial entrepreneur who founded three successful companies before the age of 30, my drive to succeed in life began in my teens when I realised the power of positive motivation. I was lucky enough to have a good mentor who guided me through the intricacies of financial management which helped me to understand the value of money, how to identify and seize opportunities to make money and how to manage an investment portfolio.
He holds a Bachelors degree and also teaches conversational English to children and adults across the world.
Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$80
per classMeets once
50 min
Completed by 3 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 6-18