TERM CLASSES
DROP-OFF
STORYCRAFT DROP-OFF CLASSES 4-10 YEARS - FRIDAY
Storycraft drop-off classes are for children aged around 4.5 to 10 years old. We start every class with a story from a fun picture book. Some of our favourite authors at Storycraft are Julia Donaldson, Helen Stephens, Benji Davies and Roald Dahl but we also like discovering new picture and chapter books so usually they'll be a mixture of stories you know and probably a few stories you don't.
The art and craft project each week will normally relate to the theme of the story. Every term we will have a good variety of projects, including 2D and 3 D projects, structured crafts and more freestyle experiments. Many art and craft projects are one week long, sometimes a project will span a few weeks. Every term we use a variety of artistic materials and introduce children to different techniques, for example watercolor, acrylic and gouache paints, clay cutters and modelling, mixed-media collage and sculpture, stamping and stencils, pastels and charcoal. At Storycraft we particularly like getting messy and we like mixed-media crafts which allow us to bring lots of colour, texture and fun, sensory experiences into the art room.
In the drop-off classes children have more freedom to adapt the projects to their own interests so projects should be viewed as starting points and your child may end up bringing home something a little different! There is also time in the drop-off classes for some freestyle art and crafting which allows the children to experiment and explore all the many different materials in the art studio.
Sometimes a project will span two weeks so it is helpful if children can attend as many classes as possible during the term. Classes are held in English but most of our teachers speak some German as well. We have lots of children of different nationalities at our classes and everyone is welcome. Our classes are a great way to introduce young children to English.
NEXT TERM - Dragons and Dinosaurs
After the Sportsferien we will start our new term 'Dragons and Dinosaurs'. This term we will read some fun books including "Zog" and "Room on the Broom" by Julia Donaldson and "Dragon Stew" by Steve Smallman. These super stories will lead us into creating some fierce and fantastic projects including a Papier Mache Dragon egg box puppet, a Dinosaur Diorama, a Dragon Mask, a Dinosaur Model, as well as a Magic Wand to go with our Room on the Broom story and add a little sparkle! We hope you can join us for some Storycraft fun!
Friday 14.30 -16.00 (4 - 8 years*)
Friday 16.10 - 17.40 (6 -10 years*)
*plus younger/older siblings. Children who can not attend the 'correct' class due to school times etc can join the other class. Please contact us to discuss this.
Spring Term - Dragons and Dinosaurs
Where: Storycraft Studio, Bahnhofstrasse 3, Ruschlikon, 8803
Starts 3rd March
Ends: 21st April
Includes: All art materials and a snack (average 10-15chf per class)
Cost: 245chf (7 weeks)
Teacher: Zeynep
Notes: Classes are 90 minutes. All classes require a minimum of 5 children to run. Depending on numbers there may be one or two teachers. The class on 17th March will be taken by another Storycraft teacher as Zeynep is away. No class 7th April due to Easter.
PARENT AND CHILD OR DROP-OFF
SATURDAYS - 2-9 YEARS
Saturday:
09:30 - 10:30 - Zeynep
10:35 - 11:35 - Zeynep
Spring Term - Dragons and Dinosaurs
Where: Storycraft Studio, Bahnhofstrasse 3, Ruschlikon, 8803
Starts: 4th March
Ends: 15th April
Includes: All art materials (average 10chf per class)
Cost: 162chf (6 weeks)
Notes: Classes are 50-60 minutes. Non participating siblings under 2 will not be charged. Children under 4.5 years must attend with a parent/carer. Children over 4.5 years are welcome to attend as a drop-off. Other teachers may take the occasional class when Zeynep is away. No class 8th April due to Easter.
STORYCRAFT 2-9 YEARS SATURDAY
'LITTLE ARTISTS' AT STORYCRAFT 7-12 YEARS
The 'Little Artists' session is aimed at older children aged around 7-12 years old who would like to find and explore their own creative voice and build their confidence as an artist.
In these sessions we explore a mixture of different art practices including drawing, painting, collage and sculpture. These sessions may sometimes include text, story or an introduction to the work of a particular artist, but the focus is on developing an understanding of art, experimenting with different techniques and improving our drawing and painting skills in a fun and supportive environment. Some projects are highly structured (e.g. guided painting), others are semi-structured and these are designed to introduce children to particular materials and methods of working. Others projects are looser in structure and therefore allow more freedom and individual exploration and interpretation using the vast array of materials available in the Storycraft Studio. We also do the occasional craft project so that the children have a good variety of activities during the term (slightly more craft projects in holiday seasons). Materials that we use regularly include acrylic, gouache, watercolour, inks, neocolors, pencils, charcoal, pastels, clay and collage materials such as patterned papers and fabric.
The term may be themed around a topic e.g. under the sea, or incorporate seasonal projects, e.g. Autumn/Halloween/Christmas projects. Some terms we focus on a particular area of art or technique, e.g. blending colours or pattern. Often a project will span several weeks so it is helpful if children can attend as many classes as possible during the term. However don't worry if your child misses one class of a two part project, as either the materials will be prepared for them to complete the project, or when necessary an alternative is provided. Classes are held in English but most of our teachers speak some German as well. We have lots of children of different nationalities at our classes and everyone is welcome. Our classes are a great way to introduce young children to English.
LITTLE ARTISTS
Spring Term
Thursday 17.00 - 18:30 (7-12 years)
Starts: 2nd March
Ends: 20th April
Where: Storycraft Studio, Bahnhofstrasse 3, Ruschlikon, 8803
Includes: All art materials (average 15chf per class)
Cost: 210chf (7 weeks)
Teacher: Mady
Notes: Classes are 90 minutes and there is no snack break. All classes require a minimum of 5 children to run. No class 6th April due to Easter.
