Programs We Offer

Sound Circle Center offers a variety of programs in arts, Anthroposophy and education.

Courses for All

Parenting Courses

Our classes are designed to support parents to consciously work on their own development and self-discovery so that the lives of their children are affected in a positive way. Our courses draw upon a spiritual approach to parenting children from birth to seven to inspire balance, self-discovery, joy, hope, health, and most of all: trust in oneself as a parent. Family Foundations will be offered again beginning in October of 2011. Read more

Healing Arts

Participants will explore how the physical body, soul and spirit interact in health and illness. By experiencing the creative process through a variety of arts and study and meditation exercises, participants will explore the modern relevance of indications given by Rudolf Steiner through Spiritual Science. This course is open to those working in the healing and health care professions. Read more

Symposia

Over the years, Sound Circle has offered lectures and workshops on a wide variety of topics, including Introduction to Anthroposophy lectures, Dennis Klocek on Inner Work, Storytelling workshops, Meeting Death in a Conscious Way, Voice Work and Vocal Music as a Transformative Art.

Upcoming: Nancy Mellon will be offering a workshop on Storytelling on Sunday, October 9th, 2011. In November of 2011, Elan Leibner will be leading a series of workshops on the Kingdoms of Nature and the Human Being. In March, 2012, Jaimen MacMillan will present a Movement workshop—save the Date: Friday evening March 2nd and Saturday, March 3rd.

Foundation Year

This part-time program provides a journey of self-discovery and renewal for those who desire to deepen their artistic sensibility and expression alongside a study of Anthroposophy. This course forms a grounding in Anthroposophical inner work and a foundation for further creative work. The Foundation Year is also considered the first year of the Sound Circle Teacher Training Program. Upon completion of the Foundation Year, each student meets with faculty members to determine if the teacher training program is the next step on their path. Read more

The application process will begin in January, 2012, with classes beginning in September, 2012

Storytelling and Dramatic Performances

Sound Circle is committed to bringing live storytelling to our area and has hosted a number of talented and renowned storytellers over the years, including Ashley Ramsden and Laura Simms. We have also held dramatic performances by Glenn Williamson and Olivia Olsen.

There are currently no performances scheduled for the rest of 2011 or 2012.

Courses for Teachers

Waldorf Teacher Training

Sound Circle Teacher Training program prepares students to practice Waldorf education in early childhood and grade school environments. Over a three-year period of part-time studies and summer intensives, students are immersed in the theory and practice of Waldorf education so that they are well-prepared and confident to work with children. The Foundation Year, focusing on Anthroposophy and the arts, is considered the first year of our teacher training program. Read more

Summer Programs
July 2nd- 13th 2012 SAVE THE DATE!

Two weeks of intensives for practicing teachers including "Living
Thinking" and "Sensible Science" with Michael D'Aleo,
"Therapeutic and Artistic Movement in Early Childhood Education" with Nancy Blanning and Holly Koteen-Soule,

Lectures open to all by Christof Wiechert including "Karma: Future out of the Past"

....and much more. Information forthcoming. Stay tuned!

In addition to our classes during the school year, each summer, Sound Circle Center hosts programs for the greater community as well as professional development for teachers throughout North America. Hundreds of participants have attended intensive courses and workshops on Waldorf early childhood and grade school curriculum, eurythmy, board of trustees work, collegial work, the arts, remedial education and other pedagogical topics. Guest teachers from Europe and across America have joined our local faculty to offer superb courses where participants can renew themselves and replenish their forces for teaching and other work.

Mentoring Seminar

Recognizing the need for continuing support of Waldorf teachers in the area, Sound Circle Center created a mentor training program for schools in the Pacific Northwest region. By helping veteran teachers become mentors and bring their considerable experience and support to other teachers in their schools, Sound Circle Center hopes to strengthen the community of Waldorf educators. The first course, with 25 participants, ended in 2008, the second round began in 2010 with 24 teachers from various Northwest schools. The seminar lasts for three years, meeting for two weekends each year.