Coming Events and Programs
September 9 – Early Childhood and Grades full-time programs begin – ENROLL NOW
September 11 – Foundation Studies in Anthroposophy FREE Introductory Evening, 7:30 pm, 69´«Ã½ Thornhill
September 16 – Foundation Studies in Anthroposophy FREE Introductory Evening, 7:00 pm in Guelph
September 13-15 – Literary Arts Conference: Poetic Language and the Literary Imagination
November 1-2 – Waldorf Development Conference: Navigating the Seas of UncertaintyÂ
April 4-5, 2025 – Early Childhood Conference: Unlocking the Door to Imitation
69´«Ã½ is a charitable corporation dedicated to educating future generations of Waldorf teachers and making anthroposophy accessible to a wider public. We are able to continue our work thanks to generous donations from our community of supporters over the years.Â
NOTE: Schedule and Registration Form for Waldorf Development Conference Coming Soon. Stay tuned!
Days of the Week for Waldorf Early Childhood Education
Recent 69´«Ã½ early childhood part-time program graduate Maria Hernandez did her project on the days of the week and their connections, resonances and correspondences. For example, each day of the week corresponds to one of the classical planets (including the sun but...
There’s Still Time to Register for the Summer Festival – Starts in 3 Days on Mon. July 8th
Morning singing at the Summer Festival 2023 with Clara Hilts Each day at the Summer Festival starts with singing. This year, in weeks one and two, morning singing will be led by Lynn Featherstone, who teaches music at Toronto Waldorf School. At the Summer Festival...
Foundation Studies in Anthroposophy – Encounter or Distance
Photo: 69´«Ã½ Foundation Studies Encounter students doing Spacial Dynamics exercises together If you are looking to prepare for any 69´«Ã½ teacher education program whether full-time or part-time, Foundation Studies in Anthroposophy is a prerequisite. Foundation Studies...
Full-Time Waldorf Teacher Education for Grades and Early Childhood
Photo: 69´«Ã½ Full-Time Waldorf Teacher Education students practicing recorder, May 2024. If you would like to prepare to teach in a Waldorf grade school or early childhood setting, attending the full-time Waldorf Teacher Education program can be your way into Waldorf...
Waldorf Grade Intensives for Teachers at Summer Festival July 8-12 – Starting in Just Six Days
Movement exercises at last year's Summer Festival grade one intensive Week One Week One - July 8-12 - Art of Teaching Grade Intensives 9:00 am - 3:00 pmGrade 1 - Reka BorbelyGrade 2 - Patrice MaynardGrade 3 - Warren CohenGrade 4 - Imke JorgensenGrade 5 - Mary-lu...
The Group of Seven and the Spiritual in Art – with Julian Mulock – 11 Days to the Summer Festival
Mt. Lefroy, by Lauren Harris, of the Group of Seven In search of a Canadian identity in art and driven by a common spiritual yearning, several painters came together in 1920 as The Group of Seven. No discussion of these wonderful artists would be complete without an...
The Foundation Stone Meditation and Our Biography – with Regine Kurek – 12 Days to Summer Festival
Photo is from Regine’s biography course at last year’s Summer Festival. In this week-long biography journey we will explore the central meditation that Rudolf Steiner gave us. Though it can be interpreted in many different ways, it is a cornerstone of biography work...
Veil Painting with Jef Saunders – 13 Days to the Start of the Summer Festival July 8
Students at last year's Summer Festival veil painting class with Jef Saunders Veil painting is a water colour technique using almost transparent colours. It begins with no plan or distinct form in mind but rather a flowing journey into the life of the colour. The...
Working with Silk Marionettes – With Laurie Harper-Burgess – 14 Days to the Summer Festival
Marionettes from a recent Silk and Strings production of the fairy tale Mother Holle Course Description: Rudolf Steiner referred to marionette plays as moving watercolour pictures. From the ground up we will learn about choosing a story and finding the deeper meaning...
Journey Through the Grades: The Heart and Soul of Waldorf – 15 Days to the Summer Festival
Merwin Lewis introduces a friend in his course, Journey Through the Grades, at the Summer Festival. As co-founder of the London Waldorf School (LWS), Merwin Lewis has educated children and helped train a generation of teachers. He is currently the supplementary main...