Are you interested in fashion?  Do you like being creative while you learn?  This is the history class for you! Each class is completely standalone.  Learners can drop in and out, based on their interests, over the course of 16 weeks.  After that period, the class will be rescheduled and begin again with Topic 1 again. 

In the first 30-40 minutes, students will be introduced to the ancient civilization of the week.  Then, we will discuss ancient fashion, accessories and makeup styles, based on the archaeological record.  We will also discover how they made their textiles and what ancient people used to make their vibrant colors and dyes.   We will also discuss how we know what they wore in the past.  I teach in an open lecture style, where I go through engaging visuals, stories, and information.  Students are asked open-ended questions throughout and are encouraged to ask questions of me at any time.

Then about for 10-15 minutes, learners draw their own styles, either in from their own imagination or by looking at a visual from the lesson.  During this time, I will answer any and all questions they have about archaeology and the civilization of the day.  In the last 5-10 minutes, students will share their masterpieces with the class.  We will reflect on what we learned and ask any last-minute questions.

As we are discussing various civilizations from the ancient world, all facts and theories presented are grounded in archaeological evidence.  The information is drawn from archaeological publications and presented in an age-appropriate way.  I attempt to present the latest archaeological evidence when possible. I always offer a multiple perspectives approach; this shows young learners how to discuss the archaeological evidence with an open mind and in a constructive and respectful way.  

Week of Sept 9, 2024, Topic 1: Mesopotamia
Week of Sept 26, 2024, Topic 2: Polynesia
Week of September 23, Topic 3: India
OFF Sept 28-October 13, 2024
Week of OCtober 14, 2024, Topic 4: Greece
Week of October 21, 2024, Topic 5: Egypt
Week October 28 - OFF
Week of November 4, 2024, Topic 6: Rome
Week of November 11, 2024, Topic 7: China
Week of November 18, 2024, Topic 8: Vietnam
Week of November 25, 2024, Topic 9: Korea
Week of December 2, 2024, Topic 10: Umayyad and Abbasid fashion
Week of December 9, 2024, Topic 11: Byzantine fashion * Monday PM classes (Dec. 9) will be given as a makeup class on another day
Week of December 16, 2024, Topic 12: The Vikings
Week of January 6, 2024, Topic 13: Maya fashion
Week of January 13, 2025, Topic 14: Mali
Week of January 20, 2025, Topic 15: Inca fashion
Week of January 27, 2025, Topic 16: Japan

The Cycle resumes with Topic #1
Week of February 3, 2025, Topic 1: Mesopotamia
Week of February 10, 2025, Topic 2: Polynesia
Week of February 17, 2025, Topic 3: India
Week of February 24, 2025, Topic 4: Greece
Week of March 3, 2025, Topic 5: Egypt
Week of March 10, 2025, Topic 6: Rome
Week of March 17 17, 2025, Topic 7: China
Week of March 24 24, 2025, Topic 8: Vietnam
Week of March 31, 2025, Topic 9: Korea
Week of April 7, 2025, Topic 10: Umayyad and Abbasid fashion
Week of April 14, 2025, Topic 11: Byzantine fashion 
Week of April 21, 2025, Topic 12: The Vikings
Week of April 28, 2025, Topic 13: Maya fashion
Week of May 5, 2025, Topic 14: Mali
Week of May 12, 2025, Topic 15: Inca fashion
Week of May 19, 2025, Topic 16: Japan




Please Note: Not every ancient civilization has clearly known/defined makeup styles, so the amount of time spent with makeup may vary from week to week.  Out of respect for cultures that still exist, I ask that you do not try out the makeup on yourself during our class time unless you have a connection to it yourself.