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Waldorf/Steiner Community Courses and Programs


​Waldorf Handwork Educators 


​Waldorf Handwork Educators -- Re-envisioning Waldorf Teacher Training

WHE offers a variety of live, interactive, online programs and courses dedicated to deepening the understanding and enjoyment of teaching Waldorf handwork. 

We offer conferences, professional development, teacher training, and handwork skills classes for Waldorf handwork teachers in public, private, and home-school settings. All programs are led by Elizabeth Seward and Shellie Smith with 50+ years of combined teaching experience in public, private, and homeschool settings.

All of our programs are offered online and welcome participants from around the world. Including handwork teachers from many different countries enriches our understanding of how Waldorf education adapts to meet the needs of unique cultures. More ...
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Handwork Teacher Training

We offer a deep understanding of the essence of handwork and its pedagogical value within the broader Waldorf curriculum. Building on Steiner’s indications, we explore the ways in which Waldorf handwork education can honor multiple traditions in independent, public, or home-school settings. More ...
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February and July Online Handwork Teacher Conferences

Join handwork teachers from around the world every February and July to refresh, renew, and get re-inspired! Each conference focuses on a different theme with world renowned guest teachers. We feature traditional and innovative handwork projects to bring to your students. More ...
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Online Professional Development

Our professional development programs are offered in a small group setting. In each series we will dive deep into a different timely and innovative aspect of teaching handwork based firmly in the essentials of the Waldorf curriculum. More ...
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Adult Handwork Skills Classes

We offer a variety of handwork skills classes online for those who wish to teach handwork to children but seek to acquire the basic skills first.

Learn beginner handwork techniques as well as best practices for bringing these skills to your children. Classes will be taught live on Zoom in a small group setting. More ...
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