A Classic Story +
Philosophical Inquiry +
Creative Writing


Join Pilco Studio and The Philosophy Foundation in London for an exploration of Homer's Odyssey, combining philosophy for children, classical literature, discussion, creative writing and storytelling.

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“What do you think?”

In a world of easy answers, we want to give our kids space to develop ideas of their own.

Technology is making it increasingly easy to generate words, images and answers. We believe there is something deeply valuable in giving children the time and space to think, question, form their own opinions, and find the words to express them.


A six-week hybrid program
for 8-11 Year Olds

 

THINK
1 hour online
With a philosopher from the UK

In the online session, the children will make philosophical inquiries through a live discussion led by a trained philosopher from The Philosophy Foundation in the UK.

WRITE
2 hours in person
Creative writing through adventure

In the guided in-person session, the children will take inspiration from The Odyssey and create their own stories and imagined worlds with a Pilco writing coach.

Why The Odyssey?

For thousands of years, The Odyssey has given readers stories about monsters, journeys, temptation, friendship, courage and home.

But beneath it all are questions that are still relevant today.

  • What makes us who we are?

  • What makes a good life?

  • Are we really free to choose?

  • How should we make difficult decisions?

  • Can we change our future?

  • What makes somewhere home?

What will my child develop?

  • Explore a classic - Discover selected stories and ideas from Homer's The Odyssey.

  • Join a philosophy discussion every week - Think through big questions with a philosopher

  • Share and develop ideas - Listen to different perspectives, ask questions, give reasons and respond to others.

  • Turn ideas into writing - Use each week's discussion as inspiration for characters, choices and creative writing.

  • Build one story over six weeks - Create a hero and develop an original Odyssey-inspired adventure from beginning to end.

Program Dates

 

ONLINE, Every Monday 6-7 PM
Session 1. October 19
Session 3. October 26
Session 5. November 2
Session 7. November 9
Session 9. November 16
Session 11. November 23

IN PERSON, Every Sunday 2-4 PM
Session 2. October 25
Session 4. November 1
Session 6. November 8
Session 8. November 15
Session 10. November 22
Session 12. November 29

Where We Meet

At a Glance

Program Dates
October 19 – November 29

Who is it for?
Children ages 8–11 who love asking questions

When
Sundays · 2–4 PM
Mondays · 6–7 PM

Where
Jeju · Near the Jeoji Museum of Contemporary Art
Seoul · Sinsa-dong

FAQ

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  • The programme fee is ₩ 900,000 for the full six-week programme.

    This includes:

    • 6 live online Philosophy Discussion sessions with The Philosophy Foundation in the UK

    • 6 in-person Creative Writing Workshops with Pilco Studio

    • All programme materials

    • Individual guidance and feedback during the writing workshops

    The programme fee covers the complete six-week experience; we do not offer individual session enrolment.

  • Absolutely. No previous experience with philosophy is needed. The sessions are designed around questions that children can approach from their own experiences and ideas.

  • The children will be listening, discussing and writing in English, so they should be comfortable following an extended conversation in English and expressing their ideas in complete sentences. They do not need advanced academic English.

  • No. We will introduce selected stories and ideas from The Odyssey throughout the programme.

  • Children are not expected to have an answer immediately or speak every time. Listening is an important part of philosophical discussion too. The goal for introverted children is for them to gradually become comfortable sharing, questioning and responding to ideas.

  • No. Children will develop their writing throughout the programme with guidance from a Pilco writing coach. What matters most is a willingness to imagine, experiment with ideas and put those ideas into words.

  • The two parts of the programme have different purposes. The online session gives children the opportunity to participate in a live philosophy discussion with The Philosophy Foundation in the UK. The in-person session gives them time to develop those ideas through creative writing with a Pilco writing coach.

  • Because each week builds on the previous one, we encourage children to attend all six weeks. If your child needs to miss a session, we will provide the key materials and writing prompts from that week so they can stay connected to the story.

  • The in-person creative writing workshops are small-group set ups with a 1:6 teacher-to-child ratio. This gives each child time for individual guidance, discussion and feedback on their writing.

    The online philosophy discussion can include up to 15 children, allowing a lively group conversation where children can encounter a range of different perspectives.

  • Yes. The online philosophy discussion is shared between the Jeju and Seoul groups. For the in-person creative writing workshop, you can choose the location that works best for your family.