TERM CLASSES
DROP-OFF
STORYCRAFT DROP-OFF 4-9 YEARS - FRIDAY
Storycraft drop-off classes are for children aged around 4.5 to 9 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 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.
AUTUMN TERM -
THE GRUFFALO FOREST
*Although this term has already started you are welcome to join us mid-term in classes with space - visit the booking website to book.*
AUTUMN TERM
After the Summer term we will start our new term `The Gruffalo Forest`. This term will centre around Julia Donaldson`s fantastic world of The Gruffalo. As well as both Gruffalo stories we will read the beautiful Waterstones Book of the Year `The Fox and the Star` and Chris Haughton`s super funny picture book `A Bit Lost`. These great picture books will lead us into creating some great projects including papier mache Gruffalo masks, Gruffalo Forest themed tote bags, awesome Owl Pine Cone Decorations, cutie clay mice and colourful snakes, and a fantastically fun Fox Canvas. We hope you can join us for some Storycraft forest fun!
STORYCRAFT DROP-OFF
4-9 YEARS FRIDAY
DROP-OFF
FRIDAYS - 4-9 Years
Friday 14.30 -16.00 (4 - 9 years) - Zeynep
Autumn Term - `The Gruffalo Forest`
Where: Storycraft Studio, Bahnhofstrasse 3, Ruschlikon, 8803
Starts: 25th August
Ends: 6th October
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. German speaking children also welcome.
STORYCRAFT DROP-OFF/PARENT & CHILD
2-9 YEARS SATURDAY
PARENT AND CHILD OR DROP-OFF
SATURDAYS - 2-9 YEARS
Saturday:
09:30 - 10:30 - Kortney
10:35 - 11:35 - Kortney
Autumn Term - `The Gruffalo Forest`
Where: Storycraft Studio, Bahnhofstrasse 3, Ruschlikon, 8803
Starts: 26th August
Ends: 7th October
Includes: All art materials (average 10chf per class)
Cost: 189chf (7 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. German speaking children also welcome.
WINTER TERM -
WINTER WONDERLAND
After the Herbstferien we will start our new term `Winter Wonderland` which will take us up to Christmas. We will read some lovely Wintery books including `10 Little Elves` by Mike Brownlow and ‘Love Matters Most’ by Mij Kelly with some beautiful polar bears. We will be inspired to make some great Winter projects including a cute Polar Bear Canvas, Mini Elf tube decorations, super sweet hanging snowmen, Penguin spoon puppets and smashing Santa bottles. We will also have a fun messy art week. These crafts will be lovely decorations to brighten up your home this Winter or make the perfect gifts for loved ones at Christmastime. We hope you can join us for some Storycraft Winter fun!
STORYCRAFT DROP-OFF
4-9 YEARS FRIDAY
DROP-OFF
FRIDAYS - 4-9 Years
Friday 14.30 -16.00 (4 - 9 years) - Zeynep
Winter Term - `Winter Wonderland`
Where: Storycraft Studio, Bahnhofstrasse 3, Ruschlikon, 8803
Starts: 27th October
Ends: 22nd December
Includes: All art materials and a snack (average 10-15chf per class)
Cost: 315chf (9 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. German speaking children also welcome.
STORYCRAFT DROP-OFF/PARENT & CHILD
2-9 YEARS SATURDAY
PARENT AND CHILD OR DROP-OFF
SATURDAYS - 2-9 YEARS
Saturday:
09:30 - 10:30 - Chelsea
10:35 - 11:35 - Chelsea
Winter Term - `Winter Wonderland`
Where: Storycraft Studio, Bahnhofstrasse 3, Ruschlikon, 8803
Starts: 28th October
Ends: 16th December
Includes: All art materials (average 10chf per class)
Cost: 216chf (8 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. German speaking children also very welcome but please note Chelsea does not speak much German.
'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 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 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 children to English.
LITTLE ARTISTS
Thursday 17:00 - 18:30 - Mady (7 - 12 years)
Friday 16:15 - 17:45 - Mady (6.5 - 12 years)
Autumn Term
*Although this term has already started you are welcome to join us mid-term in classes with space - visit the booking website to book.*
Starts: 24th/25th August
Ends: 5th/6th October
Cost: 210chf (7 weeks)
Winter Term
Starts: 26th/27th October
Ends: 21st/22nd December
Cost: 270chf (9 weeks)
Where: Storycraft Studio, Bahnhofstrasse 3, Ruschlikon, 8803
Includes: All art materials (average 15chf per class)
Teacher: Mady
Notes: Classes are 90 minutes and there is no snack break. Occasional classes may be taken by another teacher. German speaking children also welcome.
