KidsCLUB

This year, we are excited to announce our KIDS CLUB, which aims to provide children and families an opportunity to participate in creative activities that help them not only learn more about French culture and traditions, but Guyanese art forms as well. We offer unique kids workshops and activities on Saturdays for children in Georgetown, Guyana.

December 2024

saturday, december 14th, 18:30 – 22:00

KidsCorner at the Annual Christmas Dinner

Individual Child (4+ years): 10,000 GYD/ 12,000 non members
+5000 GYD for to participate in the KIDS CORNER
Location: Cara Lodge (Ballet Room), 294 Quamina Street


Contact 637 9426 to reserve!

November 2024

saturday, november 16th, 14:00 – 16:00 (4-6pm)

Indian Rangoli Workshop

Individual Child (4+ years): 2000 GYD – Parent/Child: 3500 GYD
Location: will be disclosed in a confirmation email

Rangoli means “an array of colors” in Sanskrit. It is a traditional Indian art form which involves drawing patterns on the ground with rice powder that has been dyed with bright colors. This is usually practiced during festivals like the most recent celebration of Diwali in Georgetown. Indo-Guyanese, is the largest ethnic group in Guyana, making up around 40% of the population. So if you missed the celebration on October 30th, join us for this fun tradition and discover a new way to enjoy colors. You can also learn a few words in French! *Children from 4-6 years old have to accompanied by a parent. Location will be shared in email confirmation.

saturday, November 23rd, 10:00 – 11:00

StoryTime in French
<<Session Lecture>>

Cost: FREE
Location: Juvenile Activity Room, National Library of Guyana,
76/77 Church and Main Streets, Georgetown
 
The Alliance Francaise is now participating in the StoryTime program at the National Library, part of a national campaign to improve child literacy. This session is open to the Guyanese public. Come join us for an immersive storytelling session in French, which will also be read out in English. A great way for kids get acquainted with the French language. The reading will be followed by an arts and crafts activity!

saturday, november 23rd, 11:00 – 12:30

Handmade Christmas Ornament

Cost: Individual Child 2500 GYD – Parent/Child: 4500 GYD
Max 10 children/ Age 7+
Location: will be disclosed in a confirmation email

In case you haven’t noticed, Christmas starts early in Guyana. Come and make your own handmade personalized ornament that you will be proud to put up on your tree this year! You will also learn about some fun French Christmas traditions.

saturday, november 30th, 14:00 – 16:00 (2-4pm)

String Art Workshop

Cost: Individual Child 2500 GYD – Parent/Child: 4500
Max 10 children/ Age 7+

String art involves taking a wooden board, positioning nails on it, and wrapping string around them to construct an artistic design. It was popularized by Mary Everest Boole as a way to teach Maths concepts to children. The curves Mary Everest Boole used in her teaching methods became known as the Bèzier curve, inspired by the work from French mathematician, Pierre Bézier! Come learn how to draw a Guyanese parrot using only colored string and nails.