Adult Education

Open to anyone interested in improving their Painting skills (figurative or abstract) and suitable for the novice and more experienced. There will be help finding ideas to get started if necessary, or the opportunity to work on one’s own projects. As well individual advice, there will be group discussion/critiques, using any painting medium, such as oil, acrylic, gouache and/or watercolor.

Materials, such as canvas etc. are not provided and must be purchased at extra cost. Taught by Paul Smith, Upper School art teacher.

Day and time: Mondays, 16:15–18:45
Location: ZIS US Adliswil Campus
Duration: start and duration still to be confirmed
Tutor: Paul Smith
Price: TBC

To be confirmed

Improve your physical strength, flexibility and posture, and enhance mental awareness.

Pilates is a mind-body fitness program that incorporates breathing and movement to achieve a balanced muscular system and increased body awareness.

Pilates exercises develop the core ie trunk strength, stability and flexibility. When the core muscles are strong and doing their job, as the are trained to do in Pilates, they work in tandem with the more superficial muscles of the trunk to support the spine and movement.

Pilates exercises can be adjusted to suit all levels of fitness.

Taught by Tiina Aarnio, Deep-Stretching and Pilates Instructor, Physiotherapist, MSc Health Sciences.

How to dress:
Wear comfortable clothes that stretch and do not restrict your movements, preferably not too baggy or loose. Socks and a sweatshirt are optional. If you have an exercise or camping mat, bring that along too.

• Date and time: Tuesdays, 09:00-10:00
• Location: ZIS Lower School Wädenswil, Dance Studio Steinarcherstrasse 150
• Duration: start and duration still to be confirmed
• Tutor: Tiina Aarnio
• Cost: TBC

Courses are currently not being offered at ZIS School Campuses. 

Nordic Walking is a form of physical activity, where regular, natural walking is enhanced by the addition of the active use of a pair of Nordic Walking Poles. It is a safe, natural, dynamic, efficient and suitable-for-all form of physcial activity that trains the body in a holistic, symmetrical and balanced way.

The overall goal of Nordic Walking is a general physical and mental well being.

The technique and teaching of Nordic Walking are based on three main pillars:

• Correct walking technique
• Correct posture
• Correct use of poles

The course will focus on the development of technique which engages all muscle systems and the correct use of Nordic Walking Poles. Over the duration of the course you will develop and increase your stamina and there will be a diverse range of walking courses used to progress your fitness and technique. The course is suitable for all levels of fitness.

Taught by Tiina Aarnio, Deep-Stretching and Pilates Instructor, Physiotherapist, MSc Health Sciences.

The course will take place in the forests and outdoors area around the Lower School in Wädenswil.

Equipment: For this course you will need a pair of Nordic Walking Poles. Information about Nordic Walking Poles is available here.

• Day and Time: Tuesdays, 10:30-11:30
• Location: Meet at the Lower School
• Duration: start and duration still to be confirmed
• Tutor: Tiina Aarnio
• Price: TBC

• Date and time: Thursdays, 09:15-10:15
• Location: ZIS Lower School Wädenswil, Dance Studio Steinarcherstrasse 150
• Duration: start and duration still to be confirmed
• Tutor: Caroline Clavien
• Cost: TBC

Come and join this morning workout class. Zumba is a fitness program that combines Latin and international music with dance moves. This class is suitable for absolute beginners, as we work together on various dance moves, from fast to slow rhythms giving you a good workout without feeling too drained. I am just starting off as a Zumba instructor and my goal is to make everyone satisfied and comfortable. There's no need to be shy or feel out of breath as we are all a team and simply here to have fun, and keep moving.  

Make sure to bring your water bottles, sneakers and small towels.