Pop-Up Atelier Event for Children and Families

About 100 Stories, L'Atelier

100 Stories, L'Atelier is a Reggio Emilia inspired pop-up children's atelier founded and led by Zenaida Feraud-Pfisterer, a qualified teacher with a B.S. in Childhood Studies (K-8 certification) from Plymouth State University, USA. Zenaida brings over twenty years of teaching experience across the United States, England and Switzerland, including eight years teaching Kindergarten in Switzerland.

The name comes from a poem by Loris Malaguzzi, founder of the Reggio Emilia approach: "The child is made of one hundred. The child has a hundred languages, a hundred hands, a hundred thoughts, a hundred ways of thinking, of playing, of speaking." The atelier is built on the belief that children learn best when given time, space, beautiful materials and the freedom to follow their own curiosity.

In the atelier, time slows down. The process is just as important as the end product. Children's connections with broader themes, the world around them, and one another are not rushed. This is how 100 stories emerge in an authentic way.

April Pop-Up Event Saturday 25th of April — Meet the Team

Date: Saturday 25 April 2026, 12:00 - 16:00

Location: Ref. Kirchgemeindehaus, Rosengarten Saal, Dorfstrasse 75, 8805 Richterswil

Meet the team, experience the atelier approach and ask questions before summer registration

Before the summer program, 100 Stories, L'Atelier hosts a Pop-Up Event in April. This is a relaxed opportunity for families to visit the atelier in action, meet Zenaida and the team, and get a feel for the Reggio Emilia approach before committing to the summer program. Recommended for families considering registration.

The Reggio Emilia Approach

The Reggio Emilia pedagogy places the child at the centre of their own learning. Rather than following a teacher's model, children are encouraged to explore, question and create with greater autonomy. Structure and inquiry work together to build critical thinking, a love of learning and genuine curiosity.

At 100 Stories, this means:

•     Open-ended provocations rather than prescriptive activities

•     Natural materials, loose parts and process art alongside traditional tools

•     Unhurried time for discovery, conversation and connection

•     Learning that respects each child's prior knowledge, language and culture

•     Small group sizes to preserve quality of practice and individual attention

•     Art used as a bridge to connect children to content, community and one another

Summer Program 2026 — Richterswil

Dates: Monday 13 July – Friday 24 July 2026 (two weeks)

Hours: 10:00 – 16:00 daily

Ages: Kindergarten to Year 2 (approximately 5 to 7 years old)

Maximum 8 children per day

A two-week summer program on the shores of Lake Zurich, combining art-based exploration, nature play and inquiry in a small, nurturing group. Each day is led by two qualified teachers — one English-speaking, one German-speaking — so children can engage fully in their preferred language.

The program is intentionally small. With a maximum of 8 children per day, every child is seen, heard and supported. This also makes the program suitable for children who benefit from additional support or a quieter, more personal environment.

What children do during the program

•     Art-based provocations using natural and open-ended materials

•     Exploration with clay, paint, thread, leaves, stones and found objects

•     Process art — where the making matters as much as what is made

•     Nature-based play and outdoor discovery near the lake

•     Inquiry-led projects inspired by the world around them

•     Collaborative play and creative work with peers and teachers

•     Unhurried time to think, create and connect

Who it is ideal for

•     Children aged 5 to 7 (Kindergarten to Year 2)

•     Children who enjoy art, nature and small-group settings

•     Bilingual or multilingual families

•     Children who thrive with a calm, child-centred approach

•     Children who may need additional support — the small group and inclusive ethos make this a welcoming space