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 at the end of 2023.

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

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: This course is a yearly recurring event starting on Ascension Day. In 2024 on Thursday May 9 (Ascension day) and Friday May 10. Monday May 13 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. 

Teachers: Atelier in een Koffer (Studio in a Case): 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 on Thursday and Friday. See also discounts. There is also an option to book this course without excursion day.

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

>> Discount of € 40 pp when booking with 2 persons  – see here<<

Review from participants:

‘The course from Atelier in a Case 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. “