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.
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.
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
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.
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.
Thursday 15th October
Bookings to be made via la Bottega di Merlino
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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.