During the 2 day course ‘Understanding with your hands’ a clear vision of child and creativity is substantiated and traditional views are brought up for discussion. The participants work themselves with various simple and also challenging materials, which also appeal to the imagination for children. This course provides surprising insights and many practical new ideas. It is suitable for professionals in education or childcare, artists and parents. No special prior knowledge or skills are demanded, just curiosity and playfulness.

Date: Due to the Corona crisis this program has been postponed until 2021, June 30, July 1 & 2 2021. This follows the international congress of Art in Early Childhood in Exeter, UK (22-25 May 2021). The course Understanding with your Hands starts at Wednesday 30June  & Thursday 1 July 2021. There will be an additional (facultative) program on Friday afternoon 2 July. We will visit a school or childcare centre and close the course in the evening with an inspiring film.

The international course is given yearly in the summer in Amsterdam.

Teachers: Atelier in een Koffer (Studio in a Suitcase): cultural pedagogue Sabine Plamper & visual artist Titia Sprey

Costs: € 970,- for 2 persons incl. material, hand-out and delicious lunch!  Discount for booking with a collegue or friend.

Review from participants:

‘The 2-day course from Atelier in a Suitcase was for me * educational * good atmosphere * inspiring * surprising * varied * flow (time flew) * practical, because the ideas are good to use in the classroom and * clearly theoretically supported! ‘

‘Very nice training! Learned a lot, gained a lot of inspiration, eye opener! Nice combination of practice and listening areas, well-coordinated. Great books, ideas, good atmosphere. “