ALWAYS GRACIOUS - The Academy of Etiquette & Charmworkshops are perfect for birthday parties, children organizations, day care centers, nurseries, kindergarten centers, libraries, scout troops, church groups, school activities, charity/fundraising events, reunions, holiday parties, office parties and corporate events.
If you have a group of 10 persons of more, we will gladly travel to your offer or business place to present the workshop of your choice.
TABLE MINI MANNERS - WORKSHOP For children ages 3 to 5 accompanied by an adult
This workshop is designed for children 3 to 5 years old accompanied by an adult. Through music, dancing and role playing the children learn about:
* Using the magic words at the table * proper toddler table behavior * How to set a basic place setting * how to eat and how to drink without making a mess
The length of the workshop is 1 hour. This workshop requires a snack.
The children will receive a certificate at the end of the workshop.
MY FIRST TABLE MANNERS - WORKSHOP For children ages 6 to 8
This workshop is designed for children 6 to 8 years old. In this class the children learn about:
* Basic do’s and don’ts at mealtimes * How to enter the table * Posture at the table * The proper use of the napkin * Holding the spoon correctly * How to hold the fork and knife properly * The basic place setting * The importance of eating healthy food.
Proper table behavior is taught as the children pretend to be executives, lawyers, doctors, etc that are preparing for a very important meal. Role playing is part of this class. Parents will provide a snack for their children.
The workshop is perfect for private birthday parties, children organizations, day care centers, elementary schools and libraries.
The length of the workshop is 1 hour. The children will receive a certificate at the end of the workshop.
BASIC TABLE ETIQUETTE FOR CHILDREN - WORKSHOP
Ages 9 to 12
This workshop is designed for children 9 to 12 years old . Our students will learn the basic and essential manners needed to behave with confidence and gracefulness at the table in any situation.
The workshop covers the following topics:
* Entering & Exiting the Table * Napkin Etiquette * The Place Setting * American vs. Continental Eating Styles * "Do’s" and "Don’ts" at mealtimes.
The length of the workshop is 1 hour. The workshop requires bringing a snack for practice. Upon completion, a certificate will be issued.
TABLE MANNERS FOR TEENS - WORKSHOP
Ages 13 to 17
This workshop is designed for children ages 13 to 17. The students will learn how to master basic table manners and behavior.
The workshop covers the following topics:
* Entering & Exiting the Table * Posture at the Table * Napkin Etiquette * The Place Setting * American vs. Continental Eating Styles * How to pass food at the table * "Do’s" and "Don’ts" at mealtimes.
The length of the workshop is 1 hour. The workshop requires a snack for practice. Upon completion, a certificate will be issued.
DINING SKILLS FOR ADULTS - WORKSHOP This workshop is designed for young adults ages 18 and up. They learn how to dine with elegance.
The workshop covers the following topics:
* Entering & exiting the Table * Napkin etiquette * The place setting * Distinguishing the different wine glasses * American vs. Continental Eating Style * How to use the finger bowl * "Do’s" and "Don’ts" at mealtimes
The length of the workshop is 1 hour. The workshop requires a snack for practice. Upon completion, a certificate will be issued.
TABLE ETIQUETTE FOR THE FAMILY - WORKSHOP
This special workshop is exclusive for families and designed for parents who want to take learn proper table manners along with their children. This course is offered only to one family at a time.
It includes:
* Etiquette history * How to properly enter, sit and exit the table * The correct use of the napkin * The informal, semi-formal and formal place setting * American and Continental eating styles * The “silent code” service * The "do’s" and "don’ts" at mealtimes.
The length of the workshop is 2 hour.
The workshop involves hands on practice. It requires bringing a snack for practice. Upon completion, a certificate will be issued for each member of the family.
