Waldorf Homeschool U

Waldorf Homeschool U is here! Click the picture below to register. Every homeschooling family will want to be a part of this wonderful event.

Dye and Fiber Retreat

Samples of our work from 2012: woven baskets, handspun yarns, knitting, crocheting, glass pebble bowls, sprang, embroidery, space-dyed roving, tie-dyed clothing, plant-dyed ribbons and silks, copper-etching

This year's Dye and Fiber Retreat, hosted by Griffin Dyeworks will be on June 14-16 near Castaic, CA (just North of Los Angeles). Spend three blissful days camping, eating (there is a camp cook!), dyeing, knitting, spinning, weaving, and more. Classes and demos in a relaxed atmosphere. To register: www.griffindyeworks.com. Jennifer will be teaching the basics of freeform crochet and Tunisian crochet.

By the way...I used Grammarly to grammar check this post, because with a baby nursing in my lap, and children, cats and bunnies needing my attention (three litters born this month!), I have to type more quickly than ever!

Ricky learning how to make a drop spindle

Jennifer, Joey, and Linden selling supplies and teaching crochet

Our camping tent at the retreat.

Wilson learning how to space dye

Rick, Ricky and Joey weaving baskets

Crochet eCourse Trailer

Here's a quick clip from the middle of our first lesson on crocheting!  You are welcome to register for the eCourse any time over the next 5 weeks.  Work at your own pace and enjoy learning the basics of crocheting and Tunisian crocheting! 

Form Drawing

Want to come learn about Form Drawing? Jennifer and Rick will be presenting a visual teleseminar through The Waldorf Connection on Thursday Feb. 17 at 1pm PST/4pm EST.  Free! *There will be a 48-hr free replay

 This will be a Visual Power-Point presentation so that you can "see" examples and learn about Form Drawing.

What will be covered on this call?

*What is form drawing?

*Why is it important (its more than for good hand writing)

*Who needs to learn it?

*When & How do we teach Form Drawing?

*How to incorporate Form Drawing into our lessons

Come watch this workshop on web!  It is suggested that you use the webcast link so you can VIEW this as well as listen.

Here is the link to view workshop on the web: http://InstantTeleseminar.com/?eventID=17796018

If you prefer to listen over the phone: 801-656-2240 ID: 006647#, or back-up number 704-804-5068 ID: 006647#

Skype: http://instantteleseminar.com/skype and useID: 006647#


We have also set up a *special* for Waldorf Connection participants. Hope to see you on later today!

New Workshops!

New workshops are scheduled for 2011!  Come and join Syrendell to learn more about handwork, art and aromatherapy.  Workshops are held in Davis, California unless otherwise noted.  Davis is about 20 minutes from Sacramento and 1.5 hrs. from San Francisco.  We also travel and teach!  Email us to schedule a workshop near you.

To see the upcoming schedule and register: www.syrendellacademy.com

February 6
Felting 10-12
Spinning 1-3

March 6
Beginning Crochet 10-12
Tunisian Crochet 1-3

April 3
Beginning Knitting 10-12
Wet-On-Wet Watercoloring 1-3

Learn Knitting, Crochet, Spinning and Aromatherapy

Upcoming Syrendell Workshops!  Go to our website to register.

Handwork in the Dell Workshop - Beginning Knitting December 5, 2010

10:00am - 12:00pm

Davis, California
Price includes yarn used during the workshop, a pdf handout (emailed), and organic snacks. Knitting needles available to use. Spindles, knitting needles, crochet hooks, wool roving, yarns, fiber arts supplies, books, silks and other items available for purchase at a discount during the workshop. $30

Handwork in the Dell Workshop - Beginning Crochet

December 5, 2010
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Davis, California
Price includes yarn used during the workshop, a handout, and organic snacks. Crochet hooks available to use. Spindles, knitting needles, crochet hooks, wool roving, yarns, fiber arts supplies, books, silks and other items available for purchase at a discount during the workshop. $30

Aromatherapy in the Dell

December 20, 2010

2:00pm - 4:00pm

Fair Oaks, California

Price includes all materials (including oils used during the workshop), a pdf eBook, snacks and two aromatherapy products. Supplies, books and other items available for purchase at a discount during the workshop. $40 (Note...this is in Fair Oaks)

 

Handwork in the Dell - Beginning Spindle Spinning January 9, 2011

10:00am- 12:00pm

Davis, California

Price includes all spinning fiber used during the workshop, a pdf handout (emailed), and organic snacks. Spindles, knitting needles, crochet hooks, extra roving, fiber arts supplies, books, silks and other items available for purchase at a discount during the workshop. $30

Top Recommended Waldorf Books and Replay of Waldorf 101 - Basics of Homeschooling

Wondering where to start in Waldorf Homeschooling? Jennifer gave a practical 7-step system in her presentation at The Waldorf Connection this week. You get to "watch" the replay while you listen. Excellent resources and inspiration!

Sample Main Lesson Book Pages Featured in the teleseminar 

 "Waldorf 101- Basics of homeschooling"- Jennifer Tan of Syrendell.  Replay: click here.  Replay available until Friday, November 12, 2010.

We now have a "Getting Started" section in our Amazon bookshop for Waldorf homeschoolers!  Take a peek at our top recommended books by clicking here. 

The Waldorf Connection Fall Series Is Here!

Sign up to attend the Fall Series of workshops online at The Waldorf Connection!  You must be registered on their site.  If you have not registered in the past, click here (it's free!).

Tuesday, November 9
1pmPacific/2pmMountain/3pmCentral/4pmEastern
David Sewell McCann: “Intuitive StoryTelling”


Wednesday, November 10
1pmPacific/2pmMountain/3pmCentral/4pmEastern
Jennifer Tan: “Waldorf Basics- get a crash course of Waldorf 101”


Monday, November 15
12:30pmPacific/1:30pmMountain/2:30pmCentral/3:30pmEastern
Neale Donald Walsch: “Bringing New Spirituality to our Children”


Tuesday, November 16
1pmPacific/2pmMountain/3pmCentral/4pmEastern
Lynn Jerico: “The 4-Part Human”


Wednesday, November 17
1pmPacific/2pmMountain/3pmCentral/4pmEastern
Katrina Kension: “Mindful Parenting for Busy Moms”


Thursday, November 18
1pmPacific/2pmMountain/3pmCentral/4pmEastern
Melisa Nielsen: “The 9-year Change”

Handwork Workshop November 6, 2010

Handwork Workshop
November 6, 2010
9:00am - 3:00pm
Davis, California

Open to adults who want to learn more about fiber arts and how to teach handwork to their own children in a homelearning and/or Waldorf-inspired environment. Limited space available. (Teens also welcome -- please email us in advance). Come join Jennifer & Joey Tan at Syrendell for a day of fiber arts fun!


Price includes all materials (including yarn and spinning fiber used during the workshop), a handout, snacks and an organic, vegetarian lunch. Spindles, knitting needles, crochet hooks, extra roving, fiber arts supplies, books, silks and other items available for purchase at a discount during the workshop. $80


More information and to register: www.syrendellacademy.com

Essential Elements of Early Childhood Series

Sign up for "Essential Elements of Early Childhood" through the Waldorf Connection!  The first speakers in the series include Rahima Baldwin, Lisa Boisvert MacKenzie, Danielle Epifani and Christine Natale.


You can try the first class/session on September 23, "Three Ways to Create a Nourishing Home for your Child" for free at: http://thewaldorfconnection.com/dap/a/?a=8 


The first call includes:
1. What is play? - with Lisa Boisvert MacKenzie
2. The 4 Senses in Early Childhood Development - with Danielle Epifani
3. The Importance of a Mother's Voice - with Christine Natale


More teleseminars to come in this series!  Listen to them live or purchase the mp3 files to hear in the car or when you have time.
Attendance is free, but you do need to register.  Sign up early, as space is limited!

Syrendell Workshops and Lessons

Syrendell offers customized lessons or small group workshops for homeschoolers, Waldorf schoolers, co-ops and anyone who is interested in handwork, art or Wadorf curriculum. Lessons and workshops are offered at our home in Davis or at your location.  Email us if you are interested.  We now have a beautiful arts and crafts studio!


Some pictures from recent lessons in wet-on-wet watercoloring and chalkboard drawing.

Come and join us for upcoming workshops!  More information and registration at: http://www.syrendellacademy.com/.

Handwork in the Dell: Full Day Workshop
September 25, 2010
9:00am - 3:00pm
Davis, California


Open to adults who want to learn more about fiber arts and how to teach handwork to their own children in a homelearning and/or Waldorf-inspired environment. Limited space available. (Teens also welcome -- please email us in advance). Come join Jennifer & Joey Tan at Syrendell for a day of fiber arts fun!  Lunch included.  $80


Spinning in the Dell: 1/2-day Workshop

September 26, 2010
1:00pm- 3:00pm
Davis, California


Open to adults and teens who want to learn how to spin. Beginners will learn on a spindle. Seasoned spindlers will learn the spinning wheel. We will learn about fibers, how to card batts and make our own yarn! Limited space available. (Children ages 9-17 able to learn how to spin are welcome to attend with a parent -- email us in advance). Come join Jennifer & Joey Tan at Syrendell for a day of spinning!  $30

Aromatherapy in the Dell: 1/2-Day Workshop
October 3, 2010
10:00am - 12:00pm
Davis, California


Open to adults and teens who want to learn more about aromatherapy and how to use it for self, children and home. We will experience a variety of oils and custom blend an synergy oil to take home. Limited space available. (Teens also welcome -- please email us in advance). $30

Handwork Workshop

On May 29, we hosted a Handwork in the Dell workshop in Fair Oaks.  What a beautiful day!  The sun was shining as a group of lovely, creative women entered our home.


 We started out with circle time singing "My Hands are Good" to warm up.

Spinning on spindles and carding up batts was great fun! Joey helped with the niddy noddy and demonstrated the spinning wheel.

Tunisian crocheting is quicker than knitting, uses less yarn than crocheting and is easy to learn.  We even made the "knit stitch" which looks just like stockinette.  After lunch, we did some knitting and verses.

Weaving on small cardboard looms with a naalbinding wood needle gave us a good start on making a simple pouch.  We also tried out the Ashford Knitter's loom.

Our next handwork workshop is in August!  Email us if you are interested in attending, or if you want a handwork workshop near you.

Waldorf in the Home Conference - Fair Oaks, CA

This year's conference was titled: "Mothering and Spirituality: Resourcing Feminine Wisdom."  What an empowering, nurturing and inspiring weekend!

The conference was held at the lovely Sacramento Waldorf School in Fair Oaks, CA.  Because we live just around the corner from the school, we were fortunate to house the amazing Kristie Burns from Earthschooling and her daughter Sofi with us!  They came on a train all of the way from Iowa.  Kristie's workshops went very well and she had her new book on the temperaments available for sale.

I enjoyed meeting vendors that had everything that I love -- Barefoot books, naturally dyed yarns, aromatherapy, artistic clothing, Waldorf dolls, puppets, wood gnome homes, wood play kitchen items and cooperative games.  Steiner College Bookstore was on hand to tempt us with their many books related to Waldorf education.

http://www.monangedolls.com/

Our speakers this year were Nancy Jewel Poer, Regina Sara Ryan, Carol Lee Flinders and Cynthia Aldinger.  There were many wonderful workshops to select from...what a hard choice!  I ended up attending "Picturing your Child" with Lee Sturgeon Day, "Clay, Color, and Word" with Ellen Springwind, "Beeswax Painting" with Joya Birns, and "Soul Development through Changing Your Handwriting" with Jennifer Crebbin.  I could write pages about the inspiration that I received as a result of learning from these goddeses!

I look forward to going again next year!