As Explorations Online enters its sixth year, the program has connected nearly 400 educators, parents, and lifelong learners from across the globe through its weekend seminars. The program operates on alternate weekends over nine months, creating a sustained learning community focused on anthroposophy and Waldorf education principles.
The curriculum integrates theoretical foundations with practical applications, exploring both historical context and contemporary challenges in education. Core components include:
- Foundational studies in anthroposophy, examining Rudolf Steiner’s philosophical framework and its modern applications
- Practical workshops in Waldorf pedagogy, addressing real-world classroom scenarios and educational methodology
- Artistic practice sessions featuring eurythmy, speech work, pastel drawing, and singing, each designed to develop new capacities in participants
- Inner development work through Steiner’s Six Basic Exercises, offering tools for personal growth and self-reflection
Participant experiences have highlighted how the program bridges theoretical understanding with practical implementation. As one graduate noted: “The course provides clarity and practical approaches to working with Steiner’s ideas, making previously overwhelming concepts accessible and applicable.”
Looking ahead to 2025-2026, the program welcomes Deborah Dornemann as its new director. Dornemann brings extensive experience from various educational settings, having served as both a teacher across multiple age groups and an administrator in diverse school environments.
The next program cycle begins March 15, 2025. For curriculum details and registration information, interested individuals can visit the Center for Anthroposophy website at centerforanthroposophy.org/programs/explorations-online/
