The Pasadena Waldorf School is hosting its second annual Festival of Art on Saturday, April 25, 2009, 10 am to 5 pm. I’ve been curious about Waldorf schools ever since I read that its students learn how to knit and weave even before writing. The thinking behind this is if a student knows how to make clothes, she’ll be empowered. I could have this all wrong though. Please enlighten if you know. Nonetheless, the festival gives outsiders a chance to tour the school’s wooded grounds.
http://www.pwsfestivalofart.com/
209 E Mariposa Street, Altadena, CA 91001
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I went to this and it was great, very peaceful and relaxing. The campus is idyllic with its shady trees and bungalows. I was impressed by the selection of artists too; they seemed to be representing higher quality work than what I’ve seen at other art fairs (i.e. South Pasadena’s). Also the food, though just with two vendors, was great: vegetable fritters, healthy vegetable chow mein, potato latkes, gourmet pizzas, and more. This was a zero-waste event, meaning all trash was either recycled or composted. I was impressed. I also got to visit a very cheerful, yellow classroom and see the handiwork of the students. Yes, they do learn knitting and then progress to making clothes, dolls, and animals. They also have a school period called "games." The school just seemed like a really safe, protected place. I couldn’t tell if the kids did computer projects or had computers. A place without texting – could it be?
