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"Princess and the Pea" Recycled Fairytale Movie is now online:
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Atelier hours:

Located in Ixelles, Belgium
on Rue Washington 165

Tue & Thur 10h-17h
(closed 12h-13h)
Wed 10h-12h
Fri 10h-15h
Sat 13h-17h
Sun-Mon Closed

+32 (0)2 888 69 19

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Fall 2010 Program at the Atelier

Members receive 20% off all programs. (Can not be combined with other reductions)

programs for children..

0-3 years

Fridays/Vrijdag/Vendredi Term begins 24.09 ends 17.12
Zero2three “MESSY ME” (ages 18M-2.5)        Free Play and Explore
13:30-15:00
Come play and explore with your baby. Explore paint, clay, water, sand and more in these 6 week sessions. Dates: Sept 24th-Oct 29th (Fall session 1) Nov 12-Dec 17th (Fall session 2) Fees: 90€/6 weeks, 150€/12 weeks Language: EN (more information)

Sign up by August 27th and save 10% Early Bird Fee: 81€/6 weeks 135€/12 weeks

2.5-5 years

Tuesdays/Dinsdag/Mardi Term begins 14.09 ends 21.12
“I am…” (ages 2.5-5)        Think with your Hands
16:15-17:00
45min workshops for nursery age children. Sessions continue all year with changing themes each 7 weeks. Next theme: I am color.” Children will explore every aspect of color from Science(where do colors come from) to Math (sorting) to Language (storytelling) Drama (dressing up) to Geography (Nature’s colors) Fee: 72€/7weeks,  130€/14weeks Language: EN/ES (more information)

Sign up by August 20th and save 10% Early Bird Fee: 64€/7 weeks 117€/14 weeks

Saturdays/zaterdag/samdi Start Dates: 18.09, 16.10, 04.12
“Illustrate This” (ages 2.5-5)      Say it with(out) words!
10:30-11:15
Children will work with a real illustrator. This will be a combination of open play with a variety of mark making materials and a small project. Fee: 42€/3weeks, Language: EN/FR

4-9 years

Fridays/Vrijdag/Vendredi Term begins 10.09 ends 17.12
“T.G.I.F. Open Studio” (ages 4-9)      What are your ideas?
16:00-17:00
Open studio is for children in their early years at school to come and work out their ideas and theories in an open, free and “any ideas is a good one” environment. We will put out a wealth of materials and tools in which they can explore and use to work out their ideas. Any idea is welcome whether it be an idea or project from school or an idea that they have come up with on their own. Fee: 80€/fall term, 135€/winter-spring term, 190€/year Language: EN/ES

Sign up by August 20th and save 10% Early Bird Fee: 72€/fall term, 121€/winter-spring term, 171/year

Saturdays/zaterdag/samdi Start Dates: 18.09, 16.10, 04.12
“Illustrate This” (ages 4-9)      Say it with(out) words!
11:45-13:00
Children will be able to work with a real illustrator. They will learn techniques and other ways to communicate their ideas visually through storytelling, imagery and symbols, etc.  Fee: 48€/3weeks, Language: EN/FR

8-14 years

Saturdays/zaterdag/samdi Term begins 06.11 ends 27.11
Art journal workshop new! (ages 8-14)      DIT (do it together
10:00-12:00
This workshop is for you and your child to explore and create together. DIT workshops are designed to foster your creative relationship with your child. There is no better way to encourage your child’s creative thinking and communication than to DO IT TOGETHER! Fee: 120€/4 weeks: includes materials for 2. Languages: EN/NL

Sign up by October 2nd and save 10% Early Bird Fee: 108€/4 weeks

Wednesday/Woensdag/Mercredi Term begins 22.09 ends 15.12
Little Film Academy” (ages 8-14)       Intensive Film Making
13:30-15:00 (8-11)        16:30-18:00 (12-14)
In these 12 sessions children will learn how to make 2 short films, stimulating their creativity and teamwork skills. Each child will have a chance to experiment being in front and behind the camera.  Dates: every Wednesday Fee: 220€/12 sessions Language: EN Sign up through: www.littlefilmacademy.com

Fall Film Camp November 2nd-5th
“Little Film Academy” (ages 8-11)        “Making a short film”
10:00-15:00 (8-11)
Through this four day creative hands-on stage children will learn all that is vital and necessary to film making. Join us to learn more about the art and magic of movies. Fee: 150€/4 days Language: EN  Sign up through: www.littlefilmacademy.com

4-16 years

Saturdays/zaterdag/samdi
Celebrate Saturday (ages 4-16)      Design a toy
14:00-16:30
A unique celebration, not only for children. Spend the afternoon designing your own character with 6-10 of your closest friends. Fee: 280€ includes invitations for up to 10, gift bags, design project, cake and refreshments. Languages: EN/NL/FR

programs for adults..

Working Groups

Tuesdays/Dinsdag/Mardi Term begins 21.09
Reconnect Evenings new! (adult)         Creative Feedback and Ideas
18:30-20:30

REconnect is for those who dream of writing, painting, designing, drawing, sewing, running, dancing, etc. who dream of producing something with their own hands and their own ideas.

THursdays/Donderdag/jeudi Term begins 23.09
Reconnect Afternoons (adult)     Creative Working Group
13:00-15:00
REconnect is for those who dream of writing, painting, designing, drawing, sewing, running, dancing, etc. who dream of producing something with their own hands and their own ideas.

Fees: 35€/session, 125€/4 sessions(fall term), 180€/6 sessions(winter/spring term), 275€/10 sessions (Year) Language: EN (more information)

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Monthly Networking Evenings

First THursday/Donderdag/jeudi 09.09 | 07.10 | 04.11 | 02.12
Turtlewings Common (adults)        Creativity & Education Network Group
19:30-21:30
Turtlewings Common is a group of like-minded people concerned with the world of the child. It is for business people, artists, designers, parents, community members, etc. We meet on the first Thursday of every month at Turtlewings Studio. We try to have a featured speaker each month. Sept-Dec we will focus on our hidden creative passions. What some people do away from work! Fee: 12€ (covers drinks and hors d’œuvre) Language: EN

Adult Courses

Saturdays/zaterdag/samdi One day 09.10
Art Journalling new! (adult course)
10:00-16:00
Learn to view your world, experiences, and memories in a creative light whilst reconnecting with your inner artist through keeping an art journal. Learn how keeping an art journal can benefit your creative life. This class will be taught by a VERY talented illustrator from Holland, Anna Denise. We are super excited to be introducing her to you for the first time at Turtlewings and hope to have many more courses like this in the future. Check out her blog and work here www.annadenise.nl Fee: 140€ includes lunch(cold) and materials Language: EN/NL

Sign up by September 4th and save 10% Early Bird Fee: 126€

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Celebrate at Turtlewings

Wednesday/Woensdag/Mercredi
Fridays/Vrijdag/Vendredi
Celebrate EVENINGS new! (adult)          Design a toy
19:00-21:00
Spend the evening with 4-8 of your closest friends. There is no better way to enjoy your birthday and your friends than to work together on a hands on group project. Fee: 260€ includes invitations for up to 10, gift bags, design project, hors d’œuvre, cup cakes and one bottle of champagne. Languages: EN/NL/FR (more information)

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