World music – Rhythms of resistance South Africa – an only 30 year old democracy – holds a strong legacy of musical resistance and protest, which essentially played a vital role in bringing the apartheid regime to an end and pave the way for a democratic society based...
Gender, Body and Sexuality Surprisingly few students have received thorough and useful sex education before attending Silkeborg Højskole. Long-term studies show that a healthy relationship with gender, body, and sexuality is closely linked to overall well-being for...
Wowen Into Art Is an oil-painted landscape on canvas more of an artwork than an embroidered landscape on a pillowcase? In Woven into Art, we explore the intersection between craft and art. Through practical exercises, we experiment with techniques and materials from...
The Voice Within The Body Our voices are a vital part of human social life. We use our voices every day and in many different contexts, and it plays a significant role in our ability to express ourselves socially, artistically, and within society. At the same time,...
Sewing and Secondhand Far more textiles are produced than the world needs. In Sewing and Secondhand, we breathe new life into discarded materials that still hold untapped potential. Hidden within them are valuable resources waiting to be rediscovered. You will gain...
Cartoon Life Comics aren’t just for kids – they can have depth, be poetic, and present complex themes in unique ways. In Cartoon Life, we will explore a variety of wonderful, quirky, and thought-provoking comics and cartoons from around the world. Through...
Sports and games In this subject you will use both your brains and your body engaging in playful games with wrestling elements like “Clear the Youth House” with police and protesters. The subject Sports and games offers a plethora of fun games packed with...
Tegneserieliv Tegneserier er ikke kun for børn. De kan have dybde, være poetiske og fremstille komplekse temaer på en helt særlig måde. I Tegneserieliv dykker vi sammen ned i nogle af de mange skønne, skæve og tankevækkende tegneserier, der findes ude i verden. Gennem...
Vævet ind i kunsten Er et oliemalet landskab på lærred mere kunst end et broderet landskab på en pude? I Vævet ind i kunsten udforsker vi krydsfeltet mellem håndarbejde og kunst. Gennem praktiske øvelser eksperimenterer vi med teknikker og materialer fra håndarbejdets...
Stemmen i kroppen Stemmen er en vigtig del af menneskets sociale liv. Vi bruger vores stemme hver dag og i mange forskellige sammenhænge, og den har stor betydning for vores evne til at udtrykke os socialt, kunstnerisk og i samfundet. Stemmen påvirkes samtidig af...
