TERM CLASSES
DROP-OFF
STORYCRAFT DROP-OFF
FRIDAYS 4-8 YEARS
SATURDAYS 4.5-10 YEARS
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 longer 90 minute drop-off classes for some freestyle art and crafting which allows the children to experiment and explore 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 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.
SUMMER TERM -
Fantastic Fairytales
This Autumn will see Storycraft following the crumbs into the forest to meet some deliciously scary characters such as the Big Bad Wolf, and the Wicked Witch. Some modern fairytale picture books such as 'Beauty and the Beast' and `Hansel and Gretel' provide the perfect introduction to some classic fairytales, as well as fun retellings such as `Very Little Red Riding Hood` by Heapy and Heap. We will make some enchanted crafts including miniature Little Red Riding Hood gardens, Hansel and Gretel Houses (non edible), Cinderella Castles, Goldilocks and the Three Bears Spoon Puppets, Princess and the Pea collages and Belle inspired glitter Tote bags.
Children in the drop-off class also have some free-making or drawing time in the classes to explore the many materials on offer in the Storycraft Studio.
DROP-OFF
FRIDAYS - 4-8 Years
Friday:
14.30 -16.00 (4 - 8 years)
Autumn Term - `Fantastic Fairytales`
Where: Storycraft Studio, Bahnhofstrasse 3, Ruschlikon, 8803
Starts: 23rd August
Ends: 4th October
Includes: All art materials and a snack
Cost: 245chf (7 weeks)
Teacher: Kortney
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. German speaking children also welcome, this is a great way for kids to learn English!
STORYCRAFT DROP-OFF
4-8 YEARS FRIDAY
STORYCRAFT DROP-OFF/PARENT & CHILD
2-10 YEARS SATURDAY
PARENT AND CHILD OR DROP-OFF
SATURDAYS - 2-10 YEARS FAMILY SESSIONS
Saturday:
10:35 - 11:35
Autumn Term - `Fantastic Fairytales`
Where: Storycraft Studio, Bahnhofstrasse 3, Ruschlikon, 8803
Starts: 24th August
Ends: 5th October
Includes: All art materials
Cost: 189chf (7 weeks)
Teacher: Chelsea
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 or with a parent/carer. Other teachers may take the occasional class when Chelsea is away. German speaking children also welcome, this is a great way for kids to learn English!
Winter TERM -
Winter Magic
After the Herbstferien we will start our new term `Winter Magic` which will take us up to Christmas. We will begin with a fun Halloween project making Witch/wizard or Harry Potter Spellbooks. After this we`ll read some lovely wintery books including `The Christmas Unicorn` by Anne Currey and `Lost and Found` by Oliver Jeffers. We will be inspired to make some great Winter projects including painting rainbow Penguin Canvases, crafting Unicorn Baubles, using silk paints to make a Penguin cushion cover, decorating a fun Arctic Scene complete with polar bears and snow, creating Gingerbread House hanging decorations (non-edible) and painting a fun Santa/Elf `Cookie Jar`. These crafts will be lovely decorations to brighten up your home this Winter or make the perfect gifts for loved ones at Christmas time.
Children in the drop-off class also have some free-making or drawing time in the classes to explore the many materials on offer in the Storycraft Studio.
STORYCRAFT DROP-OFF
4-8 YEARS FRIDAY
DROP-OFF
FRIDAYS - 4-8 Years
Friday:
14.30 -16.00 (4 - 8 years)
Winter Term - `Winter Magic`
Where: Storycraft Studio, Bahnhofstrasse 3, Ruschlikon, 8803
Starts: 25th October
Ends: 20th December
Includes: All art materials and a snack
Cost: 315chf (9 weeks)
Teacher: Kortney
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. German speaking children also welcome, this is a great way for kids to learn English!
STORYCRAFT DROP-OFF/PARENT & CHILD
2-10 YEARS SATURDAY
PARENT AND CHILD OR DROP-OFF
SATURDAYS - 2-10 YEARS FAMILY SESSIONS
Saturday:
10:35 - 11:35
Winter Term - `Winter Magic`
Where: Storycraft Studio, Bahnhofstrasse 3, Ruschlikon, 8803
Starts: 26th October
Ends: 21st December
Includes: All art materials
Cost: 243chf (9 weeks)
Teacher: Chelsea
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 or with a parent/carer. Other teachers may take the occasional class when Chelsea is away. German speaking children also welcome, this is a great way for kids to learn English!
'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, sculpture and crafts. 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 artistic 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 some craft projects, particularly ones with a design/artistic focus, 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 children to English.
LITTLE ARTISTS
Thursday 17:00 - 18:30 (7 - 12 years)
Friday 16:15 - 17:45 (7 - 12 years)
Autumn Term
Starts: 22nd/23rd August
Ends: 3rd/4th October
Cost: 210chf (7 weeks)
Winter Term
Starts: 24th/25th October
Ends: 19th/20th December
Cost: 270chf (9 weeks)
Where: Storycraft Studio, Bahnhofstrasse 3, Ruschlikon, 8803
Includes: All art materials
Notes: Classes are 90 minutes and there is no snack break. German speaking children are also welcome to join the classes as they are very practical and this is a good way to learn English.
