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FALL 2013 Classes Check out classes on our new look website: www.awcb.org. Small Hushed Waves Creative Writing Workshop. small hushed waves presents our Creative Writing workshop series course, Write it Down, Write it Up .
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FALL 2013 Classes Check out classes on our new look website: www.awcb.org
Small Hushed WavesCreative Writing Workshop small hushed waves presents our Creative Writing workshop series course, Write it Down, Write it Up. Over the course of eight weeks participants will develop a piece of writing from its initial conception to a polished working draft. Writers of short stories and memoirs are particularly encouraged to participate, but the course is also suitable for writers of poetry, screenplays and theatre scripts. When: Thursday mornings, 10:00 – 12:15 Where: Sterling Books, Wolvengracht 38 Fossé aux Loups, 1000 Brussels (or on-site AWCB if the number of participants makes it practical) How much: €240 for eight two-hour classes (€30 per class)
Make and upholster your own footstool This workshop offers a basic introduction to upholstery. In two days, we will build our own footstool, starting from an empty frame. The workshop is suitable for absolute beginners. 125 euros, all materials and footstool included, except fabric. Bring your own fabric to coordinate with your interior or purchase from our selection for 5 euros. This workshop is held at the AWCB Clubhouse from 9.30 – 15.00.
Stamped Frame Art Classes Fall/Halloween ClassChristmas ClassChristmas Card ClassDates and times to follow soon!Instructor: Kaylene Murraykaylenestamps@yahoo.com
The Art of Cooking with Jessie Lewis Location of Classes (not held at AWCB): Jessie Lewis Cooking, 34 Sijsjeslaan, 3078 Everberg Tel (02) 306 3755 or Mob: 0472 835 142 Email: jlcooking@telenet.be
Rendez-vous Chocolate Introduction to Belgian Chocolate:Focus on Dark ChocolateFocus on White ChocolateFocus on Milk ChocolatePreparation for the End of year celebrationsClasses are from 10am to 1pm.60 euro's per personClasses are held at Anca's shop:Avenue Hansen-Soulie 84,1040 Brusselsrendezvouschocolate@skynet.be C
Dynamic, High Intensity, Fat Burning cardio & Core Strengthening JOIN IN THE FUN!! CHANGE YOUR BODY…CHANGE YOUR MIND…CHANGE FOR LIFE Winter Classes take place partly outdoors and at the American Women's Club as follows: www.nutrifitness4life.com starting September 2013 6 full weeks - 250 euro 5 full weeks - 225 euro 4 full weeks - 200 euro Every morning Mon – Fri 9.30am at AWCB
Workshop for newcomersBienvenue to BXL Tuesday 8th October OR Tuesday the 15th October10.00-12.30€25 (includes tea, coffee and home baking) How do you feel about moving to Brussels? How is this different for you and your kids?The Bienvenue to BXL workshop offers open discussion, guidance and practical tips to help newcomers adjust to living in Brussels.Prepare yourself and your family to get the most out of your expat experienceSeize the opportunity for change and developmentCelebrate the start of a new stage in your lifeat American Women's Club of Brussels Reserve your place at the AWCB reception or by emailing therapybxl@gmail.comFiona Sandeman Hall and Akiko Hart
WorkshopExpat Refresher Course Reboot your expat experience!Six Morning Workshopson Thursdays, 10.00-12.3026 September- 17 October, then 7- 14 November 2013AWCB members €120; non-members €132 So you think you're an expert expat...You've been to all the top restaurants, found the perfect patisserie, sorted out your schooling and picked up a smattering of Dutch.But you've caught Brussels fatigue. You're sick of Belgian weather and fed up with expat cliques. You're going nowhere with French, your friends keep leaving, and you feel like you're stuck here.Our Expat Refresher Course consists of discussions, guidance and practical tips, to help you:Share your expat experiences and make new friendsReflect on your life here and re-evaluate your goalsReboot your expat experience! Price includes tea, coffee and home baking10% discount on AWCB sign-up day!
The Art of Joyful Living Friday, September 20, 2013 10am - 11.30 am Do you find yourself sometimes (or often) in low spirits? Having a hard time getting up in the morning? Trying to find the spark back that made you embrace every day anew? Find out how you can find more joy and happiness in your life on a more consistent basis in a few easy steps. Based on the book The Joy of Appreciative Living - Your 28 Day Plan in 3 > Incredibly Easy Steps, by Jackie Kelm, Anita will show you how you too can empower yourself to lead a happier and more fulfilled life.In this highly interactive workshop we will discover that there is always another side to each of our stories. By pulling the curtain to seeing the other parts of our lives that are positive and full of opportunities, we can create a different world for ourselves. The goal is not to negate any difficult aspects of our lives, but to put them in context of our whole experience.Anita is a Life Coach and Appreciative Inquiry Facilitator.
FRENCHwith George MayneYOU ARE IN BELGIUM... WONDERFUL OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN FRENCH OR TO PRACTICE IT. HOW ? IN THE CLUB FOR SURE, WITH OUR TEACHER : MAYNE GEORGE : maynelemec@yahoo.frEACH CLASS WILL TAKE PLACE 2 TIMES PER WEEK DURING 10 WEEKS. COST: 380 euros SURVIVAL FRENCH 1YOU HAVE NEVER SPOKEN FRENCH?Every Monday and Wednesday : 9.30-11.30am INTERMEDIATE FRENCHYOU SPEAK WELL ALREADY BUT YOU WISH TO COMPLETELY REVIEW YOUR KNOWLEDGEEvery Tuesday and Thursday : 11.30am -1.30pm SURVIVAL FRENCH 2YOU KNOW A BIT OF FRENCH BUT YOU WISH TO ENRICH YOUR VOCABULARY AND REINFORCE YOUR CONFIDENCE. YOU HOPE TO ENTER A SHOP AND TO BE ABLE TO ORDER SOMETHING FORCHRISTMAS... Every Tuesday and Thursday : 1.30-3pm ADVANCED FRENCHVOUS PARLEZ TRES BIEN ET VOUS DESIREZ PRATIQUER LA LANGUE, APPRENDRE DES EXPRESSIONS ORIGINALES ET REVOIR VOTRE GRAMMAIRE. LA CLASSE EST:Every Tuesday and Thursday : 9.30-11.30am
Guided walks and visits for the fall 2013 by official guide: Andrée Jacquet, 0479 52 00 59 or 010 45 09 33 or andreejacquet@hotmail.com or jacquet.andree@gmail.com Thursday 19 September: guided walk in the historic centre – 10 am to 12.30 pm Meet in front of the stock exchange building (Boulevard Anspach) to learn about the early years of the city of Brussels. Finish around the Grand’Place. Cost: 20 euros pp Tuesday 1 October: Highlights of the Art and History Museum (Cinquantenaire area) -10 am to 12.30 pm. Meet under the arch of the Cinquantenaire/Jubelpark (half-way between Merode and Schuman metro stations) to visit the permanent exhibition of treasures such as tapestries, altar pieces, art nouveau objects and greek/Egyptian art). Cost: 24 euros (including entrance cost) Thursday 10 October: visit to the cathedral St Michael (Brussels) with its medieval crypts where the oldest walls and graffiti of the city can be found. Learn about different architectural styles. Meet at 10 am at the main entrance of the cathedral (near Gare Centrale metro station). Visit until 12.30 pm. Cost: 23 euros including entrance costs) Tuesday 24 October: guided walk in the Marolles area – the less-touristic area in Brussels but very important in its history. Meet at 10.00 am in front of the Church Notre-Dame de la Chapelle (down from Grand Sablon square). Finish by 12.30 pm. Cost: 20 euros Thursday 14 November: Visit to the highlights of the Beaux-Arts museum ( 3, Rue de la Régence 1000 Brussels). Meet at 10.00 am in front of the museum. Guided visit. End by 12.30 pm. Cost: 24 euros including entrance cost. Friday 29 November: Visit to the Erasmus museum in Anderlecht and the small béguinage. Meet at 10.00 am at the exit of the Saint Guidon metro station (line 5 near end of line Erasme). Finish by 12.30 pm. Cost: 24 euros including entrance costs.
Knit-one; Purl-two Knitting and Crocheting Class with Cristina de Rappard 02/377.97.79 email: cristina.grande1@hotmail.com Do you like to knit or crochet? Would you like to learn? These informal classes are a marvelous opportunity for beginners and experts alike, and a great way to share ideas and patterns while enjoying good conversation in a friendly atmosphere. Six sessions total. Start with the basics and progress to making sweaters and socks. Six consecutive weeks on Mondays Starting Monday 23rd September 2013 Time: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Meeting in the AWCB Clubhouse Cost: 50 Euros