In this course a clear vision of children and creativity is substantiated and traditional views are brought up for discussion. Atelier in een Koffer always offers a mix of theory and practice, 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, which can be put into practice immediately the next day. In addition, all participants receive the book Understanding with your hands. This book is being translated in English and will be published for the international market around June 2023.

Who: This training is suitable for all professionals in education or childcare and artists.

Location: Amsterdam, the studio of Atelier in een Koffer. Address Celebesstraat 80, close to trainstation Amsterdam Muiderpoort. Recommended (and affordable) hotels at walking distance are StayOkay Timorplein or Q-Factory hotel.

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

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

Costs: € 575,- per person incl. material, book ‘Understanding with your hands’ (Routledge, 2023) and delicious vegetarian lunch. See also discounts. 

>> Early booking discount of € 25,- pp when paying up to 2 months in advance <<

>> When registering with 2 persons, the costs are only € 535,- pp  – see here<<

Review from participants:

‘The 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. “