ideas behind the project

 

Children are born architects and they love creating their own environments. This five days camp will expand their natural talents and interests. Using unconventional approach we will guide them to strengthen their observational and creative skills and use them for designing their own cities, houses, imaginary hideouts and landscapes.

The course will develop creativity, spatial thinking and understanding of the role of various senses in architecture and art. 

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Classes take place at a beautiful 4bid gallery at OT301 right next to Vondelpark where many activities will take place.

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This year we will focus even more on nature. We'll observe flora and fauna of Vondelpark and use our findings as a starting point for many of our projects. The camp will connect a botanical, architectural and artistic thinking.

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What will we do during the camp?​

 

This five days camp will allow your child to fully focus and develop their ideas from the initial concept to the final work. Each day will be divided into outdoor and indoor activities. We will use the area of Vondelpark for exploration to later bring materials, textures and sound recordings to the studio space. This collection will be used both as a source of inspiration/starting point for activities and as a practical assembly of construction elements.

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Despite the framework, each of our camps is a bit of a surprise... The most important part is children with their individual perspectives and talents. They often point to new, unexplored areas and our role is to give them tools to realize their visions.

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At the end of the week, we will make an exhibition of works. Children will take part in its preparation including designing and making of promotional materials (leaflets, posters).

 

The tasks will circulate around the two main projects: a 3-D project (model-making, building of a 1:1 scale environment/sculpture) and a 2-D one (developing a set of experimental drawings and paintings). We will test various materials and artistic techniques, work with light and shadow, textures and colours. Children will work individually as well as in groups. 

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Main goals of the camp include:

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-creating projects from imagination (e.g. "Green city", "What if I was as small as an ant") 

-completing projects based on observation and listening

-participating in performative activities and spatial games

-making maquettes, models and 1:1 scale environments

-experimenting with various art and architecture techniques

-increasing awareness of the surrounding elements of nature, sounds,   textures and details,

-preparing exhibition including preparation of promotional materials

 

We hold our classes in small groups to be able to give individual attention to every child and adapt tasks to their particular interests.

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Is MY CHILD RIGHT AGE FOR THE CAMP?

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As opposed to traditional schools, where children are divided by age, we believe that mixing different ages has a great impact on kids. You may wonder what your 10 years old child will do in the group with 8,7,6 and even 5 years olds... the fact is that they can learn a whole bunch of things from the younger participants! We try to point out to older children the qualities that the works of the the smaller ones' have, such as freedom of expression and genuineness of the artistic language. On the other hand, smaller kids can learn about precision and analytical approach from the older ones. Moreover, the tasks are adapted and challenging for all ages. They are based on imagination, sensitivity and creativity which makes them perfectly interpretable by everyone with an execution adapted to their skills and age. 

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how much is the camp?

 

The cost for the entire camp is €380

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One day: €90

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We ensure small groups to give individual attention to every child.

 

We have discounted prices for families with lower income. Please contact us for the details.

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what's included in the cost?

 

The cost covers all the materials, such as drawing, painting and model-making materials as well as the exhibition costs.

The camp is led by professional artists and architects who give attention to each participant adapting tasks to their particular needs and talents.

 

how do I sign up my child?

 

Fill in the form below and we’ll contact you to confirm your place and send you further information. Numbers are limited, so it’s best to sign up in advance to ensure a place. Refunds are only available for up to one month before the start of the course.