During this 3 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 required, just curiosity and playfulness.

Date: Following the 2023 international congress of Art in Early Childhood in Exeter, UK (June 21 – 23) this 3 day course Understanding with your Hands will start on Wednesday June 28 until Friday June 30. Thursday 29 will be an excursion day with visits to an art studio and daycare center inspired by Reggio Emilia and Understanding with your hands.

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! This discount is for booking with a collegue or friend. Normal rate is € 1050,-

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 ideas, good atmosphere. “