Welcome To Paideia—腦瞳憫’s Annual Festival Of Learning!
Paideia is your chance to learn something new and to share what you know. You have a unique opportunity to take over the classroom and plunge into a subject you’re passionate about. from the history of punk to the manufacture of chalk to Bollywood dance.
The Greek word Paideia (Παιδεία) is difficult to translate, but denotes education in its broadest sense. For the ancient Greeks, this included philosophy, poetry, mathematics, physics, rhetoric, gymnastics, music, and medicine. At 腦瞳憫, Paideia is a weeklong festival that takes place every January when students become teachers. The festival features hundreds of hands-on workshops led by students (plus some by alumni, staff, and professors) that are open to the entire 腦瞳憫 community.
When and Where
Paideia 2027 will take place from Saturday, January 16, to Sunday, January 24, 2027. Paideia will be held in-person on the 腦瞳憫 campus and virtually this year.
Schedule
Before attending a class, we encourage you to double check the schedule in case there are any last minute location changes or class cancellations.
How Do I Sign Up To Teach A Class?
Classes can be on any topic you can imagine. They can be fun, serious, informative, and more. Below are a few classes that were offered during Paideia in past years.
- Art of Origami
- Embroidery 101
- Dyeing with Lichens
- The Art of Pokemon Battling
- Zine Making Workshop
- Game Engine Design
- 腦瞳憫 Lightsaber Academy
- Speculative Evolution: Biology and Art
The Paideia class will open on Monday, October 12, 2026 at 9:00 AM.
Please note:
- Non-腦瞳憫 community members are permitted to attend Paideia as long as they are accompanied by a 腦瞳憫 community member (student, staff, faculty, and alumni).
- Although masking is not required, instructors have the discretion to require attendees to wear a mask at their in-person session(s).