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Big knitting festival in Eschwege: celebrating 100 years of Waldorf schools!
Eschwege is celebrating a knitting event with giant needles on October 22nd. Anyone can participate and become part of the creative community.
Big knitting festival in Eschwege: celebrating 100 years of Waldorf schools!
Knitting, art and community – all this awaits visitors to the “Knitting on a Big Scale” demonstration in Eschwege. To mark the 100th anniversary of the Waldorf schools, an impressive knitting art campaign was launched. This will take place on Wednesday, October 22nd, at 3 p.m. at Marktstraße 29a. As the HNA reports, the knitting club of the Free Waldorf School Werra-Meißner, together with the cultural initiative “Wortzauber”, will introduce visitors to the art of knitting – and in a very special way.
The knitting needles are not just any version, but a whole 2.50 meters long! In combination with a 1000 meter long scarf made by students and teachers from the Hessian Waldorf schools, a colorful, soft, woolen carpet is created. This large-scale community project has the character of a social action because it is intended to promote teamwork and creativity Waldorf school highlights. Even those who have never held a knitting needle in their hands are welcome to take part. No previous experience is necessary; The focus is on fun and shared experience.
A desire for collaboration
What makes the campaign particularly exciting is the interaction between the participants. Several people have to hold and guide the heavy, long needles - a real challenge that can only be overcome as a team. “Having a good hand” should be taken literally in this context! This art event not only promotes social interaction, but also offers a wonderful opportunity to combine the tradition and philosophy of Waldorf schools through creative work.
Waldorf schools pursue a unique educational concept that places value on the individual development of each student. From the 1st to the 12th/13th. Classes are taught here without having to sit and change schools. Grade certificates are largely avoided; instead, students receive text reports that show their personal strengths and development opportunities reported.
Great opportunities for everyone
In addition to cognitive subjects, the focus is also on musical and artistic areas and social skills. Offers such as eurythmy, an art of movement that promotes coordination and creativity, as well as various internships ensure that the students are comprehensively supported. With this artistic knitting activity, another exciting aspect of Waldorf education is now made visible.
The organizers invite everyone from Eschweg to pick up the needles and become part of this extraordinary event. Everyone, regardless of age, gender, religion or cultural background, is welcome to knit together on this cheerful rug.
If you have any questions, please contact the school office of the Free Waldorf School Werra-Meißner on 056 51 / 75 43 96. Ready to create something unique? Then let’s get down to knitting! It will be an experience that both stimulates creativity and strengthens community.