"… In one of the stars I shall be living. In one of them I shall be laughing. And so it will be as if all
the stars were laughing, when you look at the sky at night . . . You--only you--will have stars that can laugh! It will be as if, in place of the stars,
I had given you a great number of little bells that knew how to laugh.
My star will just be one of the stars, for you. And so you will love to watch all the stars in the heavens . . . they will all be your friends...”
Antoine de Saint Éxupery “The Little Prince”
There is a star, making us valuable for the world hidden in each one of us. It is important to find this bright star and let it shine.
The School of Creativity is open for all children interested in art. We offer a supportive environment and a playful atmosphere. It is important that the basic values of life reach the child in a way appropriate for him or her. Keywords of the School of Creativity are concentration and consistency, the creative process itself is primary, and the result comes afterwards.
The study program has been composed as a whole, meaning that all the different artforms are integrated. In one play the drama class students act, others make music, the costumes have been designed by the art class etc. On Saturdays open classes take place - the parents and children are able to see what takes place in other lessons. Several teachers are present. Regular visits to exhibitions, performances and other events take place.
Capacity: every class takes place once a week
Lesson length: 90 minutes
Group size: max. 15 children
1. ACTING SKILLS
- we study the basics of theatre art
- we learn to perform
- we paint
- we play fantasy games
- we learn to develop different roles
Lessons take place on Mondays
15.00-16.30 I group (9-12 year olds)
16.30-17.00 lunch for both groups
17.00-18.30 II group (13-16 year olds)
Capacity: once a week for 90 minutes
Teacher: Maria Kasepalu-Joffe
2. STAGE SPEECH
- We study poems and prose
- We make vocal exercises
- We conceptualize texts
- We practice acting alone
Lessons take place on Tuesdays.
15.00-16.30 I group (9-12 year olds)
16.30-17.00 lunch for both groups
17.00-18.30 II group (13-16 year olds)
Capacity: once a week for 90 minutes
Teacher: Tõnis Rätsep
3. DANCE ART
- we study creative dance
- we study the main elements of dance and how to use them in a creative way
- we study movement
- we study body motions and relaxation
- we learn to express ourselves using body language
Lessons take place on Wednesdays
15.00-16.30 I group (9-12 year olds)
16.30-17.00 lunch for both groups
17.00-18.30 II group (13-16 year olds)
Capacity: once a week for 90 minutes
Teacher: Svea Sööt
- we study different drawing and painting techniques
- we learn to use different materials and paints
- we create artworks
- we study glass and silk painting
- we study composition
- we make costumes and decorations
- we study art history
Lessons take place on Thursdays
15.00-16.30 I group (9-12 year olds)
16.30-17.00 lunch for both groups
17.00-18.30 II group (13-16 year olds)
Capacity: once a week for 90 minutes
Teachers: Tiina Pullerits, visual art
Riin Kübarsepp, art history
- we learn to use our voice
- what is the natural voice like
- we study our body as an instrument
- we study the orff instruments
- we work with repertoire
Classes take place on Fridays
15.00-16.30 I group (9-12 year olds)
16.30-17.00 lunch for both groups
17.00-18.30 II group (13-16 year olds)
Capacity: once a week for 90 minutes
Teachers: Kai Kõivumägi, voice-setting
Anu Randma, music history
Director of the School of Creativity Maria Kasepalu-Joffe
Phone: 64-64-302 (M-F 10-11 AM)
GSM: 056 646 921
e-mail: maria@caritas.ee
The School of Creativity classes take place in Pirita, in the spaces of the new Birgitine convent complex (Merivälja St. 18). To enter the School of Creativity, use the gate on the Kõrkja St. side, look at the map >>
