To boost our numbers at the Quarries, we have decided that if two people come along for a session in February, it will be at half price – that’s £15 for two children – that is pretty cool!
In Elements, we believe in a complete respect for life. This also includes the life of animals which sustain us. Part of this respect is learning to appreciate how we prepare food – fish does not come frozen and battered.
Matthew brought a fish he caught and the children were able to have a look at the fish and watch it being prepared.
After that we cooked the fish and enjoyed the fresh subtle taste!
This was done as part of our past Forest School session at the Quarries. It was certainly a November evening not to be forgotten!
To find out more about our sessions here, contact us on hello@elementsschool.net or text/WhatsApp/phone us on 07540075991. You can also fill in this form to join our Quarries Sessions. They are every Tuesday from 3.30 – 5.30 pm.
The half price does not apply to the half term session on 15 Feb. Many thanks
As the years pass, and despite the pandemic, Elements has seen more 100 children take part in our Forest School sessions and other activities.
Our mission is to enable children to experience and get to know the world around them, and in our many activities to gain confidence, develop their sense of confidence and sensory experiences, as well as enjoy all of the seasons around them.
At the Holywood Steiner School, we are able to cook outdoors, explore the beautiful forest they have and put on a series of educational and fun activities.
Children are able to play on their own or join in activities. It makes for a truly rich and in depth outdoor experience.
Our classes in Holywood are now full and bookings will reopen in the Summer term.
Forest School has started again. We are now full for the Holywood Steiner School! We have our full quota and class is closed!
The Quarries, Bangor
Arrow making
We are starting up again at The Quarries in Bangor. Located at 402 Gransha Road it is a beautiful traditional Ulster farm which has been sensitively managed by Joan Woods and Tina Kersting.
It is teeming with wildlife and is blessed with two forests – one more recently planted native woodland and a 200 year old forest which surrounds the Quarry.
Surveying frogs
We have looked for frogs, found a fallen buzzard, collected tinder from birch and found millions of mushrooms. Tales were told by the fires in winter and more discoveries will be made over the coming spring and summer.
If you are interested in joining, sessions are held on Tuesdays, from 3.30 – 5.30 pm. Each session costs £15.
Get in touch by filling in this form or contacting us at 07540075991. For the month of February we are offering half price for one session two or more new sign ups!
Arts and Crafts Sessions
Leaf made by first timer attending our copper smithing class. Two more are coming up in Feb and March. No experience necessary
We are delighted to continue to offer our wonderful craft sessions this year.
Introducing our first adult course this year at the Holywood Steiner School
From Fleece to Fabric: The Hidden Magic of Wool and Coppersmithing with Lake and Oak will be running at the Holywood Steiner School.
Fleece to Fabric: 5, 12 and 19 Feb
Coppersmithing: 19 and 26 Mar
For both activities start at age 12+ years. Click onto the links to find out more about each course.
Here are some highlights.
Fleece to Fabric
In the first lesson you will learn how to wash raw woolIn lesson 2, we card and create yarn!
These pictures do not do the sessions justice. What takes place is nothing short of a review of the entirety of our development as human beings and the important wool and other fibres have played in our lives. From the story of Theseus and the Minotaur to the Wool Guilds of Florence to the songs of the women of the Shetlands, the course is a tour de force in Emma’s skill as a textile creative.
If you are interested in this course click on this link for a full description and to book.
Coppersmithing
Like wool, our relationship with copper is also ancient. A soft metal that can be worked easily it is also warm, bright and gorgeous. Spend the day creating something with will literally last forever.
If you are interested in this course click on this link for a full description and to book.
