Courses and Workshops

The West Coast Institute for Studies in Anthroposophy, located in British Columbia, Canada, offers a 2-year, part-time Waldorf Early Childhood Educator Training with a a 14 month, part-time Birth to Three option, and differing courses and workshops each summer for Waldorf early childhood educators and others.

EC Program Auditing

Waldorf Early Childhood Educator Training Auditing

November 9th to 15th, 2025

In-person at the Vancouver Waldorf School, North Vancouver, BC

We are opening some of our Waldorf Early Childhood Educator Training courses to auditors. Courses are open to Waldorf educators and those interested in anthroposophy.

Care of the Environment with Consciousness with Astrid Lackner (2 classes)
Child Observation with Ruth Ker (1 class)
Clay Modeling with Herb Walsh (5 classes)
Festivals I with Ruth Ker (2 classes)
The Importance of Play with Debbie Laurin and Rose Maynard (3 classes)
Outdoor Programming with Astrid Lackner (1 class)
Rhythm in the Life of the Young Child with Debbie Laurin and Rose Maynard (3 classes)
Role of the Will in the First Three Years with Debbie Laurin (2 classes)
Spacial Dynamics I with Jane Williams (5 classes)

Click here for more information and to register.

Summer Courses & Workshops

Summer courses and workshops are held at the Sunrise Waldorf School on Vancouver Island, in beautiful scenic British Columbia, Canada.