La Bottega di Merlino

Various Events

La Bottega di Merlino, for those of you who don’t already know it, is a lovely children’s bookstore in Modena in via Ciro Menotti 30. Each week they organise varying quality workshops for kids of different age groups. September through December they are offering 50% discounts off their normal workshop prices.

See their website for information on the bookshop, parties, workshops and summer schools.

Below you will find a listing of all their workshops arranged by dates but please also consult their page for further information.

Saturday 26th September

11:00, 4-6 year olds

English Time. A workshop dedicated to learning English through colours, animals and literature, led by a native English language teacher. €6

17:00, All age groups

Merlin Party. A party with face painting, themed workshops, book readings and afternoon tea. Offered free by La Bottega di Merlino. Advance bookings required.

www.labottegadimerlino.it

Sat 3rd - Sun 4th October

Chef for a Day

Saturday & Sunday 10:00 – 20:00 All age groups

Organised by La Bottega di Merlino with the collaboration of top Italian chefs, this 2 day event dedicated to getting kids to enjoy being in the kitchen and enjoy the wonders of food is being held at the club La Meridiana, via Fiori 23.

There is a full program of events over the two days which need to be booked in advance varying between gluten free cooking, to gelato making and even an English cookies lesson. For those less inclined to enter the kitchen they can book into the Superhero or Magic events.  Some events even cater for the little ones between 20 -25 months.

Discounted ticket prices for booking before 26th September. Bookings can be made via the website or directly at the bookstore.

 

www.cuochiperungiorno.it

 

 

Saturday 10th October

11:00, 0-3 year olds

Sunny Mummy. Through music, simple gestures and games learn the language of play with your youngster. €6

16:45, 4-7 year olds

Modigliani. A portrait through an altered mirror. An introduction to this famous artist is then followed by a workshop where the children are invited to reproduce one of his well known works, The lady with the long neck.

17:00, 7-11 year olds

Autumn Chemistry. Scientific experiments for those aspiring chemists. €8

www.labottegadimerlino.it

Tuesday 13th October

16:30 – 19:00, from 3 years+

Caffè Bottega. An opportunity to sit and have a chat with other mums while the kids are entertained. A yummy organic afternoon tea will be provided by Alce Nero for both Mums and tots.

www.labottegadimerlino.it

Wednesday 14th October

17:00, 7 – 13 years

Learn to Sew. Over 3 Wednesday afternoons (14, 21 & 28 Oct) create something wonderful and colourful to brighten up your autumn wardrobe. The last afternoon will be spent visiting a fashion house. Duration 2 hours weekly.

www.labottegadimerlino.it

 

Thursday 15th October
 10:00 Mums and babiesInfant Massage Course: 5 consecutive Thursday mornings dedicated to learning the ancient technique of infant massage. The course will be led by a qualified teacher, Elisa Spadoni and will have a maximum of 8 babies.For information specific to the course please contact Elisa directly via e-mail: elisa.spadoni@aimionline.it

Bookings to be made via la Bottega di Merlino

www.labottegadimerlino.it

Saturday 17th October

11:00, 18 months -3 years 

The Little Flower King. “Once upon a time there was a king, he was a very little king and he lived far far away.” Come and let the little ones be entertained by an Italian actress as she reads this lively story . €8

16:45, 3-5 year olds

We’re going on a bear hunt, we’re going to catch a big one. Listen to this classic book by Michel Rosen and Helen Oxenbury bought to life in Italian. €8

17:00, 6-11 year olds

Sun catchers. Come and create your own sun/dream catcher and let nature be your medium. Duration 1.5 hours. €9

www.labottegadimerlino.it

Tuesday 20th October

16:30 – 19:00, from 3 years+

Caffè Bottega. An opportunity to sit and have a chat with other mums while the kids are entertained. A yummy organic afternoon tea will be provided by Alce Nero for both Mums and tots.

www.labottegadimerlino.it

Saturday 24th October

10:30, 6-11 year olds

Still Life at Mercato Albinelli. Meet at La Bottega and then walk to the covered market to find inspiration for your still life masterpiece. Duration 1.5 hours.

11:00, 0-3 year olds

Surround Sound. A musical workshop for parents/carers and children run by the group Il Flauto Magico. €8

16:45, 4-6 year olds

English Time. A workshop dedicated to learning English through colours, animals and literature, led by a native English language teacher. €6

 

www.labottegadimerlino.it

Monday 26th October

18:00, for Mums

Some Time for Mum. What is it to be a Mum?. An open discussion led by psychologist and psychotherapist Dssa. Marcella Ascari. Free with advance booking.

www.labottegadimerlino.it

Tuesday 27th October

16:30 – 19:00, from 3 years+

Caffè Bottega. An opportunity to sit and have a chat with other mums while the kids are entertained. A yummy organic afternoon tea will be provided by Alce Nero for both Mums and tots.

www.labottegadimerlino.it

Friday 30th October

17:00, 3 – 6 year olds

Halloween. Calling all witches, vampires and goblins, a spine tingling Halloween party awaits you. Come dressed as scary as you can and we’ll make Franken-hands with blood soaked popcorn. Duration 1.5 hours. €10

www.labottegadimerlino.it

Saturday 31st October

11:00, 0-3 year olds

Surround Sound. A musical workshop for parents/carers and children run by the group Il Flauto Magico. €8

21:00 – 23:00, 7-11 year olds

Halloween. An evening filled with horror campfire stories, spine tingling music and terrifying games await the most courageous amongst you.  Come dressed as frightening as possible and you might win the prize for the best costume. Duration 2 hours.