ECEP presents
Open courses at Easter 2010
6 - 10 April

You are very welcome to join our foundation year students in the week following Easter.
This year’s topics are:

An Overview of Waldorf Education with Eugene Schwartz
Exploring the Temperaments through Masks with Allmut French
Eutony with Helene Roitinger
Clay Modelling with Ian Castles

Each topic is presented as a course over 7 hours.This is made up of a 1½ hour session each day for 4 days, Tuesday to Friday plus a shorter 1 hour session on Saturday.
Dates: 6th – 10th April. Venue: Raheen Wood School, Tuamgraney, Co Clare
You can sign up for a single topic, and attend that session each day (€85 per topic) – OR – sign up for the whole week (€325 for the whole week course).
A warm and wholesome meal is available each day (pre booking essential, €50 for the week’s lunches)
Exact timings are still to be confirmed, but preliminary enquiries are welcome.
Contact training@steinerireland.org

Michael Miklis of the Biodynamic Association in Ireland writes:

"Dear Friends,

You are welcome to participate in the making of the 3 King's Preparation*

as indicated by Hugo Erbe

on Tuesday the 5th of January

at 3 pm

in Camphill Jerpoint

please bring a saleable vessel for your prep.

Voluntary contribution towards costs are welcome

Please take not that I will give a talk right after the Three Kings' Preparation making on

Astronomy and the use of the Sowing and Planting Calendar by Maria & Mathias Thun.

Cost for this event is € 10

Charts and Calendars extra

Tea and Coffee included

Weather permitting we will also locate visible constellations and planets so be warmly wrapped,

looking forward to see you all!"

Here are two items of news: the biodynamic calendar and DVDs for South African Waldorf Schools.

NOW AVAILABLE

*€ 11 P&P included*

Biodynamic Agricultural Association in Ireland

Camphill Jerpoint

Jerpoint

Co. KIlkenny

Tel 00353 051 347245

Light & Shadow Film

michael@lightandshadowfilm.com

www.lightandshadowfilm.com

In the run up to this Christmas I'm offering 25% off DVDs. For every 10 DVDs sold 1 DVD will be donated to help raise funds for the South African Waldorf schools.

I am originally from South Africa and my mother (Tessa Lovemore) has been working closely with the South African Federation of Waldorf Schools. There is a great demand and waiting lists for some of the schools yet they struggle with a lack of funding and experienced teachers.

My experience of what is happening now in South Africa is that there is still a legacy of the apartheid era affecting every aspect of life. Black Africans and coloured people of mixed origins who suffered under the apartheid regime are now suffering under poverty. The Waldorf schools are working to break down these barriers and create equality and an appreciation of differences.

You can watch a preview of the film and order copies through my website at www.lightandshadowfilm.com

Best wishes

Michael Lovemore

Spirit in Matter 2009

A series of public lectures exploring aspects of Anthroposophy, the worldview of Rudolf Steiner.

The Christmas Story in the Gospels of St.Matthew and St.Luke

The Wisdom of Contradiction

An Illustrated Talk by Martin Henry

The Christmas Story in the Gospels has warmed and nourished many hearts down through the centuries, yet on close examination the stories reveal apparent and indeed striking contradictions. One hundred years ago Rudolf Steiner sought to make sense of these contradictions and so lead to a fuller and truer understanding of the nature of Christianity and the events of 2,000 years ago, which can continue to warm our hearts and to enlighten our thinking into future centuries.

At

Castalia Hall

Camphill Community Ballytobin

Callan

On Friday 11 December 2009 at 8p.m.

All are welcome! - Admission free. Seasonal refreshments.

Enquiries to Martin Henry at 087 7713224 martin33@eircom.net

Spirit in Matter 2009
A series of public lectures exploring aspects of Anthroposophy, the worldview of Rudolf Steiner

Making the Invisible Visible
Practical techniques in the Art and Architecture of Rudolf Steiner

Rudolf Steiner, apart from his work in the realm of spirituality and its practical application in education, medicine etc. is also recognised as a pioneer of the “Organic” Architectural movement. His designs for the Goetheanum as headquarters for the anthroposophical movement in Switzerland are both original and breathtaking. The first building, which tragically burned down in 1922/3 was largely made of solid wood while its successor was possibly the first large scale reinforced concrete building in the world. Not only were these buildings themselves original but Steiner strove for new techniques in many materials to give expression to the aims of the building.

At
Castalia Hall
Camphill Community Ballytobin
Callan
On Friday 16 October 2009 at 8p.m.

All are welcome! - Admission free, contributions welcome!
Enquiries to Martin Henry
At 087 7713224 or mail to martin33@eircom.net

Parent and Child Group, Killaloe, Co Clare by Audrey Flynn Our best wishes to Dawn Dickey, former Kindergarten teacher at Raheen Wood Steiner National School and her baby Tala who with Brona Moriarity, Resource Centre Administrator and Raheen Wood School parent, are starting this Parent and Child group in Killaloe, Co Clare - Lucky parents and children to have this available to them. Parent and Child Group. Every Friday 10am-12. Inviting Dads, Mums, Mums-to-be, Grannies and Grandads, Childminders, Carers and anyone interested to attend a fun and relaxed morning featuring painting, baking, singing, storytelling, parenting study group, crafts to make and bring home & much more . . . following the holistic philosophy of Steiner/Waldorf Education Venue: Killaloe/Ballina Community & Family Resource Centre, Main Street, Killaloe Contact: Brona 061-374741 or Dawn 085-1121524 (Donations or loan of natural toys, art materials and other Waldorf things needed. Kindly contact Brona and Dawn)

For news on Steiner Waldorf kindergartens check out the ISKA online newsletter:

ISKA_News_Auumn2009.pdf

or phone 061 927 944 for a paper copy

Breath and the Word

A Workshop for Teachers and Parents of Young Chidren led by Nell Smyth

By uncovering the natural breathing rhythm we discover the power of our voice, the imagination and our intuition in working with children.

This workshop will:
Help us to connect with our own individual breathing rhythm
Help to strengthen our own vitality and capacity for patience
Help us to be more intuitive and supportive of children`s physical and developmental needs
Help us to build the connection between the physical body and language development through poetry, song and storytelling
Increase confidence and creativity in creating our own verses and stories
Deepen the awareness of how the different parts of our being are integrated

Nell Smyth is a Steiner teacher, teacher trainer and workshop leader with over 25 years experience. She has worked with all ages from 2 years to 82 years in both America and Europe. She is also a Middendorf Breath Practitioner of many years standing, a faculty member of the Institute for Breath Experience in San Francisco`s Bay Area and the author of ` The Breathing Circle: learning through the movement of the breath`

For more information phone 085 788 4851 or email penelopesmythe@gmail.com

* New Foundation Year *

one year part-time course starts September 2009

in Tuamgraney, County Clare

 The Foundation Year is designed as an orientation year for the kindergarten and class teacher training but it also stands as an autonomous one year introductory course. This course in anthroposophical studies will be of interest to those looking for an introduction to the work of Rudolf Steiner combined with a foundation course in the arts.

 Pedagogical Years One and Two

These two years focus on teacher development and child development and will prepare students to work within a Waldorf kindergarten or primary school. These years include: simple crafts, storytelling, puppetry, seasonal festivals, practical work in the kindergarten, child observation, health and parenting issues, work with the angels and inner development.

 The course takes place at Raheen Wood Steiner School in Tuamgraney, Co.Clare and is composed of:

• 8 weekend sessions (Friday evening to Saturday 5.30pm)

• Three 5-day Residential sessions in October/November, April and July,

(coinciding with school holidays at Halloween, Easter and the summer break)

 Course fee for the Foundation Year: €1850

Applications with deposit of €300 (non refundable) by 6^th August 2009

 for more information on the Foundation Year, please contact: Ruth Marshall

tel: 061 473866   email: training@steinerireland.org

www.steinerireland.org/training/

 

Early Childhood Education Programme

providing a wide range of high quality training courses developed out of anthroposophy

* New Foundation Year *

one year part-time course starts September 2009 in Tuamgraney, County Clare

The Foundation Year is designed as an orientation year for the kindergarten and class teacher training but it also stands as an autonomous one year introductory course. This course in anthroposophical studies will be of interest to those looking for an introduction to the work of Rudolf Steiner combined with a foundation course in the arts.

Pedagogical Years One and Two
These two years focus on teacher development and child development and will

prepare students to work within a Waldorf kindergarten or primary school. These years include: simple crafts, storytelling, puppetry, seasonal festivals, practical work in the kindergarten, child observation, health and parenting issues, work with the angels and inner development.

The course takes place at Raheen Wood Steiner School in Tuamgraney, Co.Clare
and is composed of:
• 8 weekend sessions (Friday evening to Saturday 5.30pm)
• Three 5-day Residential sessions in October/November, April and July,
(coinciding with school holidays at Halloween, Easter and the summer break)

Course fee for the Foundation Year: €1850
Applications with deposit of €300 (non refundable) by 6th August 2009

for more information on the Foundation Year, please contact:
Ruth Marshall, tel: 061 473866 email: training@steinerireland.org
www.steinerireland.org/training/

Early Childhood Education Programme: providing a wide range of high quality training courses developed out of anthroposophy

July 24th, 11 am, at Cloughjordan Community Farm.

See a wide range of not so common Cereals, inclduding Spelt, Rye, Irish Heritage Oats and a Winter Wheat evolution row (from primitive grasses to two days bread wheat.
Hosted by biodynamic gardener Wiebe.
In the afternoon at 4 pm there will be a tour of Vincent and Liam O ‘Sullivan's Coolahill farm in County Laois to see their Irish Heritage Oats Ardri and Sonas

July 31st, 11 am at Camphill Jerpoint Thomastown Co. Kilkenny

Visite the Spring Wheat evolution row and 30 other small propagation plots
Also Heritage Oats Cafferys No2 the most undervalued one!

IMPORTANT:
You must register for these events and voluntary contributions for the BDAAI and the hosts are welcome!

Please note, you might also be treated to some culinary experiences and in order to cater for this it is essential to book your intent by the July 10th via email or telephone (see below).
Looking forward to seeing you all!

Kind regards,
Michael Miklis
Biodynamic Agricultural Association in Ireland Tel. / 051-347245
tel. 051 347245 skype biodyn.ie
Email bdaai@indigo.ie www.biodynamic.ie
Camphill Jerpoint, Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny

Spirit in Matter 2009 -- A Series of Talks

This lecture series aims to introduce some basic aspects of Steiner’s philosophy and their application in life. “Anthroposophy is a path of knowledge which leads the spiritual in the human being to the spiritual in the Universe”


Rudolf Steiner (1861- 1925) is probably best known today as the inaugurator of Waldorf or Steiner education, and as a forerunner in the organic agriculture movement. What is perhaps less known is that these initiatives of his have their genesis in his philosophy of the human being and the world, which he called “Anthroposophy.”

According to Steiner, there are two worlds; the earthly and the spiritual. The human being originated in the spiritual world but in the course of development became separated from it. Steiner was insistent that without this estrangement no development of human independence, thinking and creativity could have come about. He also asserted that in our time it is not only possible, but also necessary for our relationship to the spiritual world to be restored, if human progress is to continue.

Steiner’s work covers a broad spectrum and presents us with a paradigm that challenges the reductionist approach threatening to permeate every facet of our lives. No idle dreamer, Steiner foresaw that a spiritual understanding of the human being and the world could lead to a renewal and transformation of all aspects of human activity. His work has borne fruit in spiritual research and inner work, and in a host of practical applications such as education, social renewal, the Arts, the Camphill movement and many others.

Timetable:

Friday 28 August 2009 8p.m.
“What Happens when we Die ?” Exploring life, death and destiny. Martin Henry
Friday 25 September 2009 8p.m.
“From Natural Science to Spiritual Science” Dr. Nick Blitz M.B.
Friday 16 October 2009 8p.m.
“Making the Invisible Visible” Practical techniques in the Art and Architecture of Rudolf Steiner. Andre van Schaijk and John S. Clarke
Saturday 24 October 2009 (10am to 5pm)
“From Crystal Caverns to Computer Screens” A workshop with experiments. Dr. Malin Starrett Limited to 15 participants. Cost for day 20 euro. Places must be booked.
(Refreshments provided)
Friday 20 November 2009 8p.m.
“The Discipline of Speech Formation” Revival of the Bardic tradition. Danijel Grcevic
Friday 11 December 2009 8p.m.
“The Christmas story in the Gospels of Matthew and Luke” The wisdom of contradiction. An illustrated talk. Martin Henry

Venue:

Castalia Hall, Camphill Community, Ballytobin, Callan Talks are free, donations are welcome! Enquiries and bookings to Martin Henry At 087 7713224 or martin33@eircom.net

Murphys Ice Cream and Powerscourt Townhouse Cafe would like to invite you to an ice cream party to celebrate the addition of a Murphys Ice Cream scooping cabinet to the cafe.

19th June 2009, 4-7 pm
Powerscourt Townhouse Centre.

The theme of the party is "Pride of Place," and the ice cream flavours will incorporate some of our favourite Irish foods and drinks, including Bluebell Falls Cheese, Porterhouse Beer, Kilbeggan Whiskey, Lorge Chocolates, McCambridges Brown Bread, Eden Apple Brandy (and Irish Apples), and Connemara's finest seaweed.

Families and children welcome
www.murphysicecream.ie

Sunday, May 24th at 4pm
"The Ideal Education For Children Today"
a lecture by Jonathan Angus
in the Unitarian Church, St Stephen's Green, Dublin
(closest church to Luas end stop)
Suggested donation 10 Euro

Dear Friends please take note of the upcoming event.
We hope that you will be able to support our efforts to get Ml. Weiler to Ireland, it would be great if you could attend, If you can't , the second best might be M. Weiler's Book

BEES & HONEY From Flower to Jar
price € 12.00 + P&P
from the BDAAI Camphill Jerpoint Thomastown Co. Kilkenny c/o Michael Miklis

PROGRAMME
Monday, May 25th
Arrival and registration 20.00 Opening public talk

The Honey Bee – Threatened Friend and Pollinator’

Tuesday, May 26th
9.30 ‘Introduction to the World of Bees’
11.00 Break
11.30 ‘Life in the Hive’
13.00 Lunch
14.30 Visit the hives
16.00 Break
16.30 ‘The importance of swarming
18.00 Supper
19.30 Film: Bees on the Heather Moor

Wednesday, May 27th
9.30 Flowers and Bee Pasture’
11.00 Break
11.30 ‘Honey with care’
13.00 Lunch
14.30 Questions and Matters arising / Bee dances
16.00 Break
16.30 ‘How to adress the threat facing our bees’
18.00 Supper

Thursday, May 28th
9.30 Reducing stress, enhancing Vitality
11.00 Break
11.30 Concluding discussion
12.30 Departure

Booking and Registration:
Please notify Stefan Koenig (085 2727323) stefan6160@yahoo.de

Fee €75. including meals and refreshments. Accomodation can be arranged, if needed.

Venue: Castalia Hall, Camphill Ballytobin, Callan, Co. Kilkenny
Directions to Ballytobin:_* Callan lies on the mainroad between Clonmel and Kilkenny. At the main crossroads in Callan, turn into Mill Street, which leads out of the town past a builders merchant on the right. Follow the very straight road (about 3 miles) until the bend at the end, where you turn left twice. After another 200 meters, Camphill Ballytobin is on your right.

One of the sessions will be a visit to a hive. Please bring beesuits if you have any.

Michael Weiler: was born in Germany in 1956. He studied agriculture and after graduating in 1986 worked as an agricultural advisor. He then undertook a training course in Waldorf education and taught for several years at a school for children with special needs. He has a family with five children. He has managed his own apiary since 1982 and regularly gives lectures and courses on biodynamic bee keeping. Since 2003 he has been living near Stuttgart in the context of a village community (similar to Camphill) and runs a health food shop alongside his work as a biodynamic bee-keeping advisor.

Spirit in Matter 2009
Lecture: Bringing Light into Human Encounter
Finding sources of healing for personal and interpersonal crises
With John O'Connor, Gladys Lydon and Aine Taylor

This, the next in a series of public lectures concerning Anthroposophy, the worldview of Rudolf Steiner, will take place on Friday, 29th of May at 8pm
at the New School Building, Camphill Community, Ballytobin, Callan.

It will turn to questions of human encounter, relationships and the art of counselling.
All are welcome.
For more informations: Martin Henry 087 771 3224 martin33@eircom.net

Dear Friends,
For the first time, it may soon be possible to receive a recognised degree in Steiner Waldorf Education in Ireland. Much work has already gone into creating a wonderfully engaging two year curriculum by a team from Sligo Institute of Technology and the Irish Steiner Kindergarten Association, in anticipation of beginning the course in the Autumn of 2010. In the next months the proposal will be brought forward for confirmation. One of the essential pieces is to show that, in fact, there is significant interest in a Steiner/Waldorf-based Masters degree in Early Childhood Education.

That's where you come in. Jonathan Angus, Co-director of the ISKA Early Childhood Education Programme has prepared an easy-to-complete survey which he is asking people to fill in. There is no need to commit to anything, only to voice interest in such a course. If enough people respond, it will be clear that the time has come to begin such a programme.

Please support this initiative by emailing Jonathan for a copy of the survey.
jonathan.angus@gmail.com

It would also be helpful for you to send this request on to anyone that you know who might have an interest in helping to bring about this development.
Thank you for your help forging this exciting new pathway for the recognition of Steiner Waldorf Early Years teachers.

PS. It should be noted that completion of any prior degree programmes would not be a prerequisite to join this course. Third and Fourth level education has become far more inclusive in recent years, and Sligo IT is progressive in using Recognition of Prior Learning (often through work and life experience) to enroll mature students.