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.

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

Location: Amsterdam, the studio of Atelier in een Koffer. Address Celebesstraat 80, close to trainstation Amsterdam Muiderpoort.

Date: This course is a yearly recurring event starting on Ascension Day. In 2024 on Thursday May 9 (Ascension Day) and Friday May 10.  There is also an option to book this training with an additional excursion day on Monday May 13th. We will visit Kris Kras Atelier de Pijp and a daycare center inspired by Reggio Emilia and Understanding Through your Hands. Click here for the option with additional excursion day.

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

Costs: € 460,- per person incl. material, book ‘Understanding Through your Hands’ (Routledge, 2023) and delicious vegetarian lunch. 

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

>> See here for Discount of € 40,- pp when booking with 2 persons <<

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. “