Foreign language courses. Native teachers. A fun and quick investment in your future!
The Clubhouse
International Education. 21st Century Skills. A Unique Approach To Learning.
Future World leaders aren’t born, they are made.
It is our vision to provide all students, no matter their age, background or personal circumstances, access to an international education and the 21st Century communication skills needed to become global citizens of the future.
We want our students to stand out from the crowd and that is why, along with English lessons, we now offer a whole host of new language programs, instructed by Native International Teachers, using unique methods and materials that you won’t find anywhere else!
Theatre & Expressive Arts
Storytelling Theatre : Story Explorers
In these interactive storytelling sessions, children will encounter stories from across the globe. A lively telling of the story will be presented, with children being encouraged to participate in various creative ways. This will entail experiencing a story through all the senses, exploring different characters and story-lines, and coming up with stories of their own.
The are many benefits for students who participate in this program, and below we list some of the potential outcomes:
• developing language skills
• learning different ways to express ideas, opinions, feelings and emotion
• cultivating imagination and creativity
• strengthening cognitive abilities: ordering and composing thoughts and making meaning
• fostering an appreciation for cultural diversity
• enjoying stories in new and sensory-stimulating ways
About the Teacher
Deidre Denise Matthee is a South African native English speaker, turned Portuguese citizen, now living in Bucharest. A writer, artist and psychologist, she specialises in narrative and expressive arts methods. She is also the author of the children’s book “Penguin and Bear” and formerly, the founder of Picara (creative workshops for tricky situations) and GATA (a feminist collective using art in activism) and co-founder of Bird-Shaped Theatre (an immersive and applied theatre company).
Ages: 5-12 yrs
Duration: 1 hour per week for 8 week blocks
Language of instruction: English
Price: 60 lei plus VAT per hour
Class Size: max 10 students
Class times: Wednesday 2-3 pm (5-8 yrs), 4:15 – 5:15 pm (9-12 yrs).
Improv Theatre, Improv Theatre Club
Playfully improv(e) your (creative) life through the art of improvisation!
In these sessions students will engage in various improv theatre games and techniques and perform short sketches (no acting experience required!).
Participants will learn the freeing rules of improv (go with the flow; listen and build on ideas – yes, and mistakes don’t matter!).
The are many benefits for students who participate in this program, and below we list some of the potential outcomes: • Get better at thinking on your feet • Sharpen communication skills • Learn how to work/play together as an ensemble • Stimulate imagination and creativity all whilst having lots of fun.About the Teacher
Deidre Denise Matthee is a South African native English speaker, turned Portuguese citizen, now living in Bucharest. A writer, artist and psychologist, she specialises in narrative and expressive arts methods. She is also the author of the children’s book “Penguin and Bear” and formerly, the founder of Picara (creative workshops for tricky situations) and GATA (a feminist collective using art in activism) and co-founder of Bird-Shaped Theatre (an immersive and applied theatre company).Ages: Adults
Duration: 1 hour per week for 8 week blocks
Language of instruction: English
Price: 60 lei plus VAT per hour
Class Size: max 10 students
Class times: Monday: 11am – 12pm or 6-7pm.
Expressive Arts
Rekindle your energy through mythology and expressive arts!
Discover the power of stories to warm your soul, enlighten your awareness and inspire your imagination. Our expressive arts program works in blocks of 6 weeks, wherein each block will focus on a different theme. Please see below an example of one of our themes:
Block 1: Firetales
As we enter the long months of winter, just like in the days of old, participants are invited to gather around tellings of myths with the central theme of fire. In each session, we will use expressive arts (including drawing, painting, sculpting, creative writing, etc.) to explore the potential insights and meanings that these ancient tales may hold.
The are many benefits for students who participate in this program, and below we list some of the potential outcomes:
• Improved access to your creativity, which in turn is a source of revitalising energy
• A way to reframe problems to find novel solutions
• Awareness and appreciation of other peoples’ history and culture
• Greater understanding of the value of play and expression
• The delight of gathering, hearing and sharing stories
About the Teacher
Deidre Denise Matthee is a South African native English speaker, turned Portuguese citizen, now living in Bucharest. A writer, artist and psychologist, she specialises in narrative and expressive arts methods. She is also the author of the children’s book “Penguin and Bear” and formerly, the founder of Picara (creative workshops for tricky situations) and GATA (a feminist collective using art in activism) and co-founder of Bird-Shaped Theatre (an immersive and applied theatre company).
Ages: Adults
Duration: 1.5 hour per week for 6 week blocks
Language of instruction: English
Price: 60 lei plus VAT per hour
Class Size: max 10 students
Class times: Wednesday 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm or 6-7 pm.
