Atelierista
The term comes from the Italian language and can be translated as "artistic adviser".
Loris Malaguzzi was the first to introduce this term in the educational field to describe a person with an artistic background working in education in Reggio Emilia. An atelierista is not an external art expert, but a professional artist who lives and works in an educational context with children, students, teachers and educators.
An atelierista supports and encourages each person's creative expression through the use of different materials and techniques, working with both artistic and relational skills. An atelierista is a defender of the democratic rights of each individual to express themselves and to learn about, with and in the world through many different means of expression.
Talks and lectures
As a consultant for the Reggio Emilia Institute, Leicy Olsborn Björby gives a number of lectures both online and on site. Some of the topics are:
The philosophy of lines, Reflection for learning, development and joy, Pedagogical documentation - developing and learning together, Take a leap outside the frame - the importance of creativity, Materials and materiality - sustainable education for the youngest, Developing systematic quality at all levels.
Free online talk (in swedish)
https://youtu.be/y0V5yG_NCGU?si=g9kyBdy9jlbulteb
https://www.reggioemilia.se/om-oss/vara-filmer/att-jobba-projekterande-och-na-laroplanens-mal/
Workshop
Learning through hands-on exploration with others is what a workshop is essentially about. Trying out different techniques and combinations, discovering and developing your own creativity through reflective practice. Leicy Olsborn Björby has many years of experience working with both children and adults in workshops based on the desired content.
Books
Together with colleagues, Leicy Olsborn Björby has also written a number of books for the publishing house Natur & Kultur. You can find the published books in your local bookshop, online or in your library.
Links to online retailers:
https://www.bokus.com/cgi-bin/product_search.cgi?ac_used=no&search_word=leicy+olsborn+bj%F6rby
https://www.adlibris.com/se/sok?q=leicy+olsborn+bj%C3%B6rby
Podcast
In 2024, the Reggio Emilia Institute launched its new podcast. A podcast curious about the Reggio Emilia approach. Together with a colleague, Leicy Olsborn Björby is the creator and producer of this podcast.
Link to podcast:
https://www.reggioemilia.se/om-oss/reggio-emilia-institutets-podd
