All hands to the felt

It was all hands to the felt at the Ringwood Waldorf School when teachers and parents attended a special one-day conference.

More than thirty-five delegates spent the day taking part in practical workshops including felt and puppet making, painting, movement and clay modelling.

The aim of the conference was to give parents and professionals hands-on understanding of the practical activities experienced by children at the school.

At a Waldorf school learning is active - from rhythmic verses and exercises reinforcing math skills to building, gardening, and nature walks - movement is key whatever the subject.

As children grow older, practical arts, science experiments, field trips and other activities keep students moving, designed to engage both their minds and their bodies.

The school regularly hosts talks and conferences with in-house or guest speakers. During the past two years delegates and guests have travelled from across the globe to attend similar events.