http://www.violinbabies.com/index.php records details of training days/seminars/workshops en geoffadams@oakenpage.com Copyright 2011 2011-07-23T10:00:57+00:00 {title_permalink="{single_entry_path}"} {title_permalink="{single_entry_path}"}#When:10:00:57Z Crawley summer workshop A Stringbabies [Cellobabies, Violababies and Violinbabies] training day for string teachers [existing and potential].  This will be run in Crawley, so it’s particularly suited for those who live in the South East, including London. The day will include sessions covering how to use the books, teaching very young children and organising lessons. There will be live demonstrations of the methods employed in the Cellobabies, Violababies and Violinbabies systems and the opportunity for discussions with other teachers already using the system. During the day we will also tell you about the Stringbabies membership programme. This will give teacher members all sorts of benefits & discounts. 2011-07-23T10:00:57+00:00 {title_permalink="{single_entry_path}"} {title_permalink="{single_entry_path}"}#When:10:00:28Z Crawley spring workshop A Stringbabies [Cellobabies, Violababies and Violinbabies] training day for string teachers [existing and potential].  This will be run in Crawley, so it’s particularly suited for those who live in the South East, including London. The day will include sessions covering how to use the books, teaching very young children and organising lessons. There will be live demonstrations of the methods employed in the Cellobabies, Violababies and Violinbabies systems and the opportunity for discussions with other teachers already using the system. During the day we will also tell you about the Stringbabies membership programme. This will give teacher members all sorts of benefits & discounts. 2011-04-09T10:00:28+00:00 {title_permalink="{single_entry_path}"} {title_permalink="{single_entry_path}"}#When:10:00:08Z Crawley Workshop Summer A Stringbabies [Cellobabies, Violababies and Violinbabies] training day for string teachers [existing and potential].  This will be run in Crawley, so it’s particularly suited for those who live in the South East, including London. NB I’m very pleased to note that the course is now completely packed out! We have 18 coming.  But don’t panic if you have missed this one - there will be more to come. The day will include sessions covering how to use the books, teaching very young children and organising lessons. There will be live demonstrations of the methods employed in the Cellobabies, Violababies and Violinbabies systems and the opportunity for discussions with other teachers already using the system. During the day we will also tell you about the Stringbabies membership programme. This will give teacher members all sorts of benefits & discounts. 2010-07-24T10:00:08+00:00 {title_permalink="{single_entry_path}"} {title_permalink="{single_entry_path}"}#When:11:30:25Z Crawley Workshop Spring A Stringbabies training day for string teachers [existing and potential].  This will be run in Crawley, so it’s particularly suited for those who live in the South East, including London. The day will include sessions covering how to use the books, teaching very young children and organising lessons. There will be live demonstrations of the methods employed in the Cellobabies, Violababies & Violinbabies systems and the opportunity for discussions with other teachers already using the system. During the day we will also tell you about the Stringbabies membership programme. This will give teacher members all sorts of benefits & discounts. 2010-04-17T11:30:25+00:00 {title_permalink="{single_entry_path}"} {title_permalink="{single_entry_path}"}#When:09:30:33Z Exeter Workshop This is an event run by the excellent Exeter Young Strings to give an insight into the Stringbabies methods - with a session for parents and a longer workshop for teachers and students. 2010-01-17T09:30:33+00:00 {title_permalink="{single_entry_path}"} {title_permalink="{single_entry_path}"}#When:09:59:34Z Scotland Training Day 2009 A joint training day for Cellobabies and Violinbabies teachers [existing and potential] in Scotland. The day will include sessions covering how to use the books, teaching very young children and organising lessons. There will be live demonstrations of the methods employed in the Cellobabies and Violinbabies systems and the opportunity for discussions with other teachers already using the system. At this session details will be given of the Cello and Violinbabies membership programme. This will entitle teacher members to use the Cello and Violinbabies trademarks, have their profiles on the websites and receive discounts on books and further training opportunities. Besides the sessions, the cost includes refreshments and a buffet lunch. 2009-10-12T09:59:34+00:00 {title_permalink="{single_entry_path}"} {title_permalink="{single_entry_path}"}#When:23:30:11Z South East Training Day A joint training day for Cellobabies and Violinbabies teachers [existing and potential] ‘April 27: I’m really pleased to say that this training day is already fully booked.  Sadly, of course, this means that some of you won’t be able to come this time.  However, please email me and I will add you to my two lists: - as reserves for the July training day[in case someone has to drop out] - for early notification of the next training day [before it is displayed on the website] The day will include sessions covering how to use the books, teaching very young children and organising lessons. There will be live demonstrations of the methods employed in the Cellobabies and Violinbabies systems and the opportunity for discussions with other teachers already using the system. At this session details will be given of the Cello and Violinbabies membership programme. This will entitle teacher members to use the Cello and Violinbabies trademarks, have their profiles on the websites and receive discounts on books and further training opportunities. Besides the sessions, the cost includes a resource pack, refreshments and a buffet lunch provided by the venue.   2009-07-25T23:30:11+00:00 {title_permalink="{single_entry_path}"} {title_permalink="{single_entry_path}"}#When:13:30:17Z Edinburgh ESTA workshop Kay has been invited to give a presentation on Cello & Violinbabies to Edinburgh ESTA.  The afternoon is for members and non members - anyone who is interested in teaching young ones to play musical instruments. Schedule: 1.30pm Registration 2.00 - 3.00 How and why the Cello/Violinbabies method was born, from early ideas to getting into print and on to selling the work to other teachers. This is a valuable opportunity to hear how to create and promote your own ideas and work. 3.00 Tea and chat 3.30 - 5.00 More on how the Cello/Violinbabies method works with video and discussion.  There will be ample opportunity for questions. 5.00 Finish There will be Cellobabies and Violinbabies material to view and buy on the day. 2009-06-21T13:30:17+00:00 {title_permalink="{single_entry_path}"} {title_permalink="{single_entry_path}"}#When:11:00:13Z Cumbria & North East ESTA workshop ESTA Cumbria and ESTA North East are combining forces for a joint Cello/Violin babies workshop lead by Kay.  The venue will be the beautiful village of Melmerby, between Penrith and Alston, midway between the North East and the Lakes, not far from Long Meg stone circle & Little Salkeld Mill. The organisers write: ‘The plan is that ESTA Cumbria shares this day with ESTA North East. String teachers, parents or others who are interested are also welcome to join us - currently we have over 20 people coming and the session will include Kay working with a number of children The venue will be the beautiful village of Melmerby, close to Alston, midway between the North East and the Lakes, not far from Long Meg stone circle & Little Salkeld Mill. The village hall has been provisionally booked & the Village Bakery are aware that we will be eating lunch there - we hope they may be able to offer us some reductions! We would need to give them numbers in advance. The Village Bakery has a cafe & shop selling its own excellent organic products with a small art gallery so as well as being instructive this should be a good day out &  an enjoyable social occasion. We plan to include an short meeting for ESTA Cumbrian members at some stage in the day to discuss future plans & hopefully encourage new people to join our committee.’ 2009-05-03T11:00:13+00:00 {title_permalink="{single_entry_path}"} {title_permalink="{single_entry_path}"}#When:10:30:36Z Glasgow ESTA workshop Kay is running a full day workshop on Cellobabies & Violinbabies for the Glasgow ESTA center, Scotland.  This is open to members of ESTA, non-members and college students, and will include talks, demonstrations with beginners, free lunch & discussion.  2009-04-06T10:30:36+00:00