A new local alternative-style school has expanded to offer one-off classes and workshops on Saturdays and school PA days.
The Guelph Outdoor School, which has been operating for about a month at an outdoor site along the Eramosa River, will hold its first weekend workshop this Saturday from noon to 4 p.m.
The workshop, which is open to kids of all ages, is an introductory circus workshop called “Guelph Circus Goes Outdoors: Sticks and Tricks.” It will cover juggling, devil sticks, diabolo, spinning plates, slack line and partner-acrobatics, a news release said.
It will finish with a short demonstration of the new skills learned and a show from the instructors.
Other upcoming Outdoor School workshops include the following:
Camera stalking
A Day of Camera Stalking with Focus on Nature on Saturday Oct. 20 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Participants are introduced to the basics of photography and the editing process with all the equipment provided. The workshop will have kids exploring new places and seeing in new ways, and will ignite genuine curiosity, the release said.
Wild words
Wild Words with Kevin Sutton on Friday Oct. 26 from 12 to 4 p.m. – Outdoor play sets the stage for this workshop offering a fresh approach to reading and writing outside the classroom. Sutton, a local poet, spoken word performer, game developer and playwright, will lead the workshop.
Sword Play
Sword Play 101 on Friday Oct. 26 from 12 to 4p.m. – A session involving body rolling and sword basics, stance, cutting basics and one-on-one techniques. Instructor and local parent Arthur Kerrey has studied for 15 years with the Sakushin Dojo in Melbourne, Australia.
BioMimicry
BioMimicry Intro for the Curious and Imaginative on Friday Nov. 23 from 12 to 4 p.m. – A fascinating day of learning from the design of Mother Nature with experienced instructor Jamie Miller.
For more information about costs, and to register for any of the workshop sessions, visit TheGuelphOutdoorSchool.com or call 519-400-9507.