to Learn, to Nourish, to Create.
This course is centered on the Slöjd (handicraft) pedagogy originating from Scandinavian Countries, an experiential educational approach that respects the natural development of children. Slöjd emphasizes "thinking through the hands." We believe woodcraft is not merely a skill but a learning process that aids a child's growth, nourishes their inner being, and fosters creativity. The course goal is not to produce perfect finished objects, but rather to focus on the complete process: learning how to use tools safely, how to solve problems encountered along the way, how to engage in a dialogue with materials, and how to unleash creativity. Through this, we aim to train concentration, patience, willpower, creative thinking, and problem-solving abilities, while also cultivating a cherish and respectful attitude towards natural materials. Our curriculum is designed to progress from simple to complex and be multi-faceted, adapting to the physiological and psychological characteristics of children aged 8-18 at various stages.
Bespecial Sloyd Kids
The Craftsman Class
Mastery and Independence
• Integrate all previously learned skills into a single significant project.
• Cultivate the craftsman spirit of patient refinement and the pursuit of aesthetic beauty, training perseverance and patience over a longer production cycle.
• Foster independence, patience, and pride in exquisite workmanship.
• Suitable for: Children & adolescents aged 12-18 who have completed Intermediate A & B.
Advanced
[A] The Shaper Class：
Function and Form
• Guide children to observe wood grain and learn to create in harmony with the material's characteristics.
• Strengthen three-dimensional spatial awareness, revealing form from the whole. Cultivate the ability to think from the overall concept down to details.
• Develop design and problem-solving skills, and step-by-step planning ability.
[B] The Builder Class：
Complexity and Structure
• Learn basic chiseling and joining techniques.
Enhance precision and complexity in making.
• Practice working with moving parts or technically demanding precise mechanical structures.
Intermediate
Foundation
[A] The Apprentice Class：
Will, Hand-feel, and Rhythm
• Awaken a relationship with wood and tools
filled with love and respect, fostering care and reverence.
• Establish safe working routines and discipline;
learn the correct usage and purposes of basic hand tools.
• Train hand-eye coordination and basic force control.
• Experience the joy of creation "from scratch" through various techniques.
[B] The Explorer Class：
Geometry, Precision, and Aesthetics
• Introduce clarity, measurement, and geometric thinking into the work.
• Meet the child's emerging intellectual needs through projects requiring higher precision and foresight.
Course Information:
． Class Time: Wed/Fri, 4:00-5:30 pm, 1 lesson per week.
． 12 lessons per session, with one level consisting of two sessions (24 lessons)
． Class location: Wai Yip Industrial Building, 171 Wai Yip Street, Kwun Tong
． Upon completion of each level, a certificate of completion will be issued
． Small classes are limited to 8 students per class to ensure the instructor's full attention to each student's safety and learning
． Course Fee: Foundation A & B $5040 per session (12 lessons), including all wood, tool rental, and safety equipment
． Enquiries and Registration: Please contact us via WhatsApp (90407840)