Schools out for summer! The infamous song by Alice Cooper fills your ears - or maybe the screams of your bored to death children who have decided to start fighting each other have instead.
To get your children out of the house and doing something constructive check out these amazing summer camps and classes. Classes start next week so start planning now:
Chinese Paper Cutting Workshop
Chinese paper cutting is a traditional form of art to decorate for many important holidays and events. Get your children learning about Chinese culture, getting in touch with their creative side and having fun!
The workshop will be held in Jianwai SOHO Building 9, Room 605. Please make a reservation at least three days in advance.
When: Thursday, July 17th from 3:30pm-5pm.
How much: 50RMB
Contact: 5869 5800
Where: Jianwai SOHO
Website: www.chinaledu.com/
Chinese landscape painting class
Learn how paint some traditional Chinese landscape paintings for just 20RMB hosted by the Beijing Mandarin school.
When: Thursday, July 17th
How much: 20RMB
Contact Phone: 6508-1026
Where: Beijing Mandarin School
Website: www.beijingmandarinschool.com/a/en/news/chinese_culture_club/2014/0626/559.html
Summer Camp: Comic Book Illustration and Design
Is your child really interested in comic books? Do they have a knack for illustration? In this camp kids will create their very own comic books step by step by learning techniques such as character development, poster design, story line building and logo design.
For kids of 12-18 years old. Morning and afternoon sessions are available. Please call for reservation.
Summer Camp: Comic Book Illustration and Design Details
When: Monday July 21st - Friday Aug 1st.
How much: 3280RMB
Contact Phone: 59000270
Where: Chaowai SOHO Tower A 6 Chaowai Dajie
Website: www.artbug.cn/en/lesson.asp?id=37
Summer Camp: Gods&Goddesses - 12 Labors of Hurcules
Throughout the two weeks children will "travel" back to ancient Greece and get to know several gods and goddesses, while learn several arts & crafts, sculpting and painting techniques. Also, during the camp, kids will produce a stage play and perform it on the last day.
The program is for kids 4-12 years old and available only at Art Bug CBD Centre. Please call to book your spot.
When: Mon July 21st - Fri August 1st, 8:30am-3:30pm.
How much: 5760RMB
Contact: 5900 0270
Where: Chaowai SOHO Tower A 6 Chaowai Dajie
Website: www.artbug.cn/en/lesson.asp?id=35
Shadow Puppet Workshop for Children - Sat 26 Jul
The Courtyard Institute invites all children from 7 to 11 years old to join them on their half-day “Shadow Puppetry Workshop”. Children will shown how to make shadow puppets in an fun, entertaining way, creating a unique learning experience.
Shadow puppetry is an ancient form of storytelling and entertainment, it originated in the Han Dynasty in about 100 B.C. and to this date it has spread to many different countries and cultures.
The workshop starts at 2:00pm with a short introduction into shadow puppet performance. Based on a chosen story/theme and under the guidance of Zhang Laoshi, an experienced shadow puppet craftsman, the participants work with paper, scissors, colors, decoration materials and their imaginations, to create their own puppets and scenery! The participants are divided into small performance groups of 2-3 and get to rehearse their story together.
Shadow puppetry is a highly engaging art form. The workshop let’s the children explore their imagination and play with light, shadows and perspective. Children will be able to keep the shadow puppet they make after the show and a very special award and gift will be granted based on the merits of their craftsmanship, imagination, performances and teamwork spirit.
The staff will be responsible for taking care of your children during the entire workshop. Parents are invited to attend the final performances but also have the option to come and stay for the workshop. Dinner will also be provided for all participants.
When: Saturday July 26th from 2pm – 9pm. Dinner will be around 6pm, and performances start around 7:30pm.
How much: 150RMB per person, Workshop fee (including dinner) 450RMB per person, Dinner only (for parents) 150RMB per person
Where: Courtyard Institute (No.28 Zhonglao Hutong, Dongcheng District)
Website: www.courtyardinstitute.net, or email info@courtyardinstitute.com
To make a reservation please email rsvp.sihe@gmail.com. For questions, please call: (86) 132-6421-0307.
