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Waldorf Night School: Basket Weaving with Ina Jaehnig

September 26, 2023 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Basket Weaving with Ina Jaehnig

Yes, our high school students study literature, the constitution, quadratic equations, organic chemistry, and computer programming. They play in the orchestra and sing in chorus. They perform a class play and work hard with grace and resilience on our sports teams. But did you know they are also proficient in basketry?! Basketry is a part of our practical arts curriculum in the 9th grade, serving as a foundation for copper work, stone carving, blacksmithing, and more. To be able to coordinate with both head and hands to give shape and life to a medium requires intention, attention to detail, perseverance, and adaptability. Yes, they get to take home a functional and beautiful basket. But moreover, they will carry forward their developed character and skills for a lifetime!

Now is your chance to experience a lesson in basketry with DWS co-founder Ina Jaehnig. Ina will lead a two-night series for parents interested in making their own basket and learning more about Waldorf education. Come make a basket to take home, share in conversation, and build community with us! Bring a mug if you’d like to sip some warm tea while working in our high school art room.

Date: Tuesdays 9/26 and 10/3

Time: 6:30-8:00 pm MT

Location: high school art room

Please register by 9/17 to reserve a spot so we can ensure we have enough supplies.

About Ina Jaehnig

As the co-founder of The Denver Waldorf School, Ina has been teaching at DWS for more than forty years. She earned certification as an arts teacher at the Academy for the Arts in Stuttgart and received her Waldorf Teacher Training at the Munich Waldorf School. In addition to sharing her knowledge with high school students and the DWS faculty, Ina consults for Waldorf schools across the United States and spends her summers training Waldorf teachers.

About The Denver Waldorf School

The Denver Waldorf School is an urban pre-K through 12 independent school in Colorado. Founded in 1974 on Rudolf Steiner’s humanitarian curriculum, DWS believes education should foster what it is to be human, cultivate lifelong curiosity, and inspire a love for the world. We are currently enrolling:

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Basket Weaving with Ina Jaehnig

Yes, our high school students study literature, the constitution, quadratic equations, organic chemistry, and computer programming. They play in the orchestra and sing in chorus. They perform a class play and work hard with grace and resilience on our sports teams. But did you know they are also proficient in basketry?! Basketry is a part of our practical arts curriculum in the 9th grade, serving as a foundation for copper work, stone carving, blacksmithing, and more. To be able to coordinate with both head and hands to give shape and life to a medium requires intention, attention to detail, perseverance, and adaptability. Yes, they get to take home a functional and beautiful basket. But moreover, they will carry forward their developed character and skills for a lifetime!

Now is your chance to experience a lesson in basketry with DWS co-founder Ina Jaehnig. Ina will lead a two-night series for parents interested in making their own basket and learning more about Waldorf education. Come make a basket to take home, share in conversation, and build community with us! Bring a mug if you’d like to sip some warm tea while working in our high school art room.

Date: Tuesdays 9/26 and 10/3

Time: 6:30-8:00 pm MT

Location: high school art room

Please register by 9/17 to reserve a spot so we can ensure we have enough supplies.

About Ina Jaehnig

As the co-founder of The Denver Waldorf School, Ina has been teaching at DWS for more than forty years. She earned certification as an arts teacher at the Academy for the Arts in Stuttgart and received her Waldorf Teacher Training at the Munich Waldorf School. In addition to sharing her knowledge with high school students and the DWS faculty, Ina consults for Waldorf schools across the United States and spends her summers training Waldorf teachers.

About The Denver Waldorf School

The Denver Waldorf School is an urban pre-K through 12 independent school in Colorado. Founded in 1974 on Rudolf Steiner’s humanitarian curriculum, DWS believes education should foster what it is to be human, cultivate lifelong curiosity, and inspire a love for the world. We are currently enrolling:

Want to learn more about us? Learn more about our events, read our blog, or take a listen to our podcast.

Register to Reserve a Spot

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The DWS Class of 2026 continues to impress us as they commit to colleges and prepare for the next chapter of their journeys. Together, these 18 students have earned an incredible $7,769,240 in merit scholarships for college- an average of about $430,000 per student- a remarkable reflection of years of dedication, creativity, and hard work.

The Denver Waldorf School has proudly maintained a 100% college acceptance rate, and year after year admissions offices share how excited they are to see a Waldorf application come across their desk. Our students stand out as thoughtful contributors, collaborative classmates, courageous learners, and creative problem solvers- prepared not only for college, but for meaningful and purposeful lives beyond it. We are deeply proud of the Class of 2026 and grateful to celebrate both their individual achievements and the community that helped nurture them along the way. Congratulations, seniors- you inspire all of us. We can’t wait to soak in these last few days with you back on campus this week!

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The DWS Class of 2026 continues to impress us as they commit to colleges and prepare for the next chapter of their journeys. Together, these 18 students have earned an incredible $7,769,240 in merit scholarships for college- an average of about $430,000 per student- a remarkable reflection of years of dedication, creativity, and hard work. The Denver Waldorf School has proudly maintained a 100% college acceptance rate, and year after year admissions offices share how excited they are to see a Waldorf application come across their desk. Our students stand out as thoughtful contributors, collaborative classmates, courageous learners, and creative problem solvers- prepared not only for college, but for meaningful and purposeful lives beyond it. We are deeply proud of the Class of 2026 and grateful to celebrate both their individual achievements and the community that helped nurture them along the way. Congratulations, seniors- you inspire all of us. We can’t wait to soak in these last few days with you back on campus this week!

In our 2nd grade language arts block, students don’t just learn about nouns, verbs, adjectives and sentence structure. Through stories of heroes and golden-hearted people, they also deepened their understanding of what it means to be a helper in the world. After writing about and illustrating their own personal hero, students shared their stories with classmates and even celebrated together at a special lunch with the heroes themselves.

Our hope is that the children leave this block not only with new writing skills, but also with a sense of security, connection, and trust in the goodness around them - nurturing both academic growth and emotional development together. Moreover, may they always carry the understanding that each of us can be a hero in someone else’s life!

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In our 2nd grade language arts block, students don’t just learn about nouns, verbs, adjectives and sentence structure. Through stories of heroes and golden-hearted people, they also deepened their understanding of what it means to be a helper in the world. After writing about and illustrating their own personal hero, students shared their stories with classmates and even celebrated together at a special lunch with the heroes themselves. Our hope is that the children leave this block not only with new writing skills, but also with a sense of security, connection, and trust in the goodness around them - nurturing both academic growth and emotional development together. Moreover, may they always carry the understanding that each of us can be a hero in someone else’s life!

When the rest of the high school is away, the 11th graders play.

To elevate the mood of the rainy Monday blues, the 11th graders turned their history of music class into a spontaneous jam session- rocking out to “Feeling Good” while the rest of the high school grades are away on field trips. In our Waldorf education, lessons come to life in every way imaginable- experiential learning sometimes looks like putting the books down and picking the instruments up. Today’s lesson is a good reminder that education is most memorable when students can make it their own 🎶.

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When the rest of the high school is away, the 11th graders play. To elevate the mood of the rainy Monday blues, the 11th graders turned their history of music class into a spontaneous jam session- rocking out to “Feeling Good” while the rest of the high school grades are away on field trips. In our Waldorf education, lessons come to life in every way imaginable- experiential learning sometimes looks like putting the books down and picking the instruments up. Today’s lesson is a good reminder that education is most memorable when students can make it their own 🎶.

A place where childhood is protected, and wonder is the curriculum. Introducing our Nursery Program - serving 2.5 - 4.5 year olds and opening in August 2026! This program will be located at a satellite location in University Park at the site of The Christian Community (2180 S Madison St.). There will be room to play. Room for imagination. Room for movement, song, story, and purposeful work. It will be a space to honor childhood, and a place devoted to learning about the beautiful world all around us. Enrolling now - comment NURSERY for a direct link for more information! // Pictured is our Morning Glory kindergarten classroom

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A place where childhood is protected, and wonder is the curriculum. Introducing our Nursery Program - serving 2.5 - 4.5 year olds and opening in August 2026! This program will be located at a satellite location in University Park at the site of The Christian Community (2180 S Madison St.). There will be room to play. Room for imagination. Room for movement, song, story, and purposeful work. It will be a space to honor childhood, and a place devoted to learning about the beautiful world all around us. Enrolling now - comment NURSERY for a direct link for more information! // Pictured is our Morning Glory kindergarten classroom

A peek into our annual 5th Grade Pentathlon - a day full of fun, nobility, camaraderie, and community. While our students put forth great effort in achieving results in strength and speed, more important is their display of grace and form, striving not only for their individual self or city-state but for the good of all! After an opening ceremony complete with recitation of odes to gods, song, and eurythmy, they compete in the long run, discus, sprint, wrestling, long jump, and javelin!

Each year, the 5th grade studies Greek civilization, learning about the government, history, mythology, and culture. As a culmination of their studies, each spring the students participate in a Pentathlon, which is an athletic event based on the Ancient Greek games. As with all aspects of our curriculum, the event is designed to relate directly to the students’ learning and development, bringing relevancy and enthusiasm for their studies. It is always wonderful to see all the new friendships forming and the many displays of grace throughout the day. Thanks to @shiningmountainwaldorf @bouldervalleywaldorfschool @waldorfschoolontheroaringfork @northforkschool and the Wildflower Project Group for joining the games this year!

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A peek into our annual 5th Grade Pentathlon - a day full of fun, nobility, camaraderie, and community. While our students put forth great effort in achieving results in strength and speed, more important is their display of grace and form, striving not only for their individual self or city-state but for the good of all! After an opening ceremony complete with recitation of odes to gods, song, and eurythmy, they compete in the long run, discus, sprint, wrestling, long jump, and javelin! Each year, the 5th grade studies Greek civilization, learning about the government, history, mythology, and culture. As a culmination of their studies, each spring the students participate in a Pentathlon, which is an athletic event based on the Ancient Greek games. As with all aspects of our curriculum, the event is designed to relate directly to the students’ learning and development, bringing relevancy and enthusiasm for their studies. It is always wonderful to see all the new friendships forming and the many displays of grace throughout the day. Thanks to @shiningmountainwaldorf @bouldervalleywaldorfschool @waldorfschoolontheroaringfork @northforkschool and the Wildflower Project Group for joining the games this year!

Sending music, song, and heartfelt appreciation out to all of the dear mothers in our community this Mother’s Day weekend! We count ourselves lucky to be able to journey with you and your children each and every day ❤️! This week, we were especially grateful to celebrate together with our cherished Mother’s Day Tea in our kindergarten classrooms. With delightful treats, singing of Simple Gifts, and special handmade treasures, we filled our bellies and hearts with these tiny moments that quickly became lifelong memories.

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Sending music, song, and heartfelt appreciation out to all of the dear mothers in our community this Mother’s Day weekend! We count ourselves lucky to be able to journey with you and your children each and every day ❤️! This week, we were especially grateful to celebrate together with our cherished Mother’s Day Tea in our kindergarten classrooms. With delightful treats, singing of Simple Gifts, and special handmade treasures, we filled our bellies and hearts with these tiny moments that quickly became lifelong memories.

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