Cottonwood Reykjavík - Summer camp
About the Camp
This summer, Cottonwood Reykjavík offers courses in Vesturbær Reykjavík for young people aged 7-12. The instructors of the course are Rebekka Rafnsdóttir and Þuríður Rós Sigðurþórsdóttir together with guest teachers. The course is taught in Icelandic and English. Both instructors have worked at Cottonwood in New York. The structure of the course will be based on Cottonwood’s way of learning.
Great emphasis will be placed on creativity, self-knowledge, communication skills, and independent and critical thinking. Each day begins with each learner setting intention for the day and thus taking part in shaping their day based on their own will, while the instructor supports the children and offers so-called Sparks to ignite the students' interest on their path.
At the end of each day, the students come together and share their experiences and discoveries. We will offer an open working studio for hands- on creativity, guest teachers, field trips and themed projects.
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July 8 - 12 + August 12 - 16
8-12 July, CREATION AND STORYTELLING
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12 - 16 August, CREATION AND PERFORMANCE
The course is taught from 09:00 - 14:30, Monday - Friday
*the children bring a lunch and receive fruits or snack twice during the day
Maximum number of students per week: 14 children
Learning materials: All participants bring a notebook with blank pages. Other material costs are included.
Location: Reykjavík - more details soon. - Sessions take place indoors and outdoors
Cost: ISK 46.800 / 340$ for the week (5 days / 22.5 hours)
30% sibling discount.
*It is possible to get a refund if a refund is requested a week before the course starts. After the course begins, Cottonwood Reykjavík reserves the right not to refund the course fee if the buyer decides to cancel the course.
About the Facilitators
Rebekka Rafnsdóttir
Rebekka Rafnsdóttir is an artist and writer based in Reykjavík, Iceland. She earned her degree in Philosophy and Creative Writing at the University of Iceland and in Filmmaking and Creative Writing at The New School in New York. In the past years she has moved between her creative arts and facilitating at Cottonwood NYC and Hjallastefnan.
Þuríður Rós Sigðurþórsdóttir
Þuriður Rós Sigurþórsdóttir is an artist and designer based in Brooklyn, New York. She earned her degrees at Central St. Martins, London and School of Visual Arts in New York. She has been an a facilitator at Cottonwood NYC as well as a teacher at Parsons in the textile mfa program. She is the co-founder of the renowned wool brand Vik Prjonsdottir and is currently working in a collaboration under the name Knowing the Ropes.
Cottonwood NYC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, disability, national origin, or ethnic origin in administration, admission, or any associated activities.