ArteMatika Summer Course

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ArteMatika Summer Course

Summary

ArteMatika is a transformative two-week summer lab at the Goethe-Institut in Lisbon, built on the neuroscience of learning. Guided by Dr. Sara Santos (PhD), a former BBC math presenter, we dismantle the limiting myths that strip the joy from mathematics. We move beyond the ‘speed trap’ to prioritize deep, critical thinking—the most vital skill for the AI age. Our curriculum deconstructs the ‘math brain’ myth, teaching students that mathematical ability is grown, not born, by firing new neural pathways through struggle and creative exploration. By engaging the visual cortex through artistic creation, we shift the focus from dry formulas to the beauty of the mathematical process. Students work in collaborative groups to build essential 21st-century skills, using art as a gateway to reopen their minds, connect with their innate creativity, and tackle ‘low-floor, high-ceiling’ tasks that challenge every level of learner.

Central to the experience are our Creative Art Labs, led by professional real-life artists. In these dedicated spaces, students reconnect with their innate creativity, using art as a gateway to reopen their minds and connect with creativity. This immersive two-week journey provides the necessary time for a genuine mindset shift—moving from ‘I can’t’ to ‘I am growing my brain.’ By working in groups, students develop the 21st-century skills of communication and collective problem-solving essential for an AI-driven future. Join us at the Goethe-Institut this summer and take advantage of our Early Bird discount, available for all registrations completed by February 27th.

Program Features

Transform your mathematical mindset through the neuroscience of learning and Stanford’s world-renowned Mindset Mathematics framework
Learn directly from Dr. Sara Santos, a PhD mathematician, BBC math expert, and founder of Maths Busking
Immerse yourself in Creative Art Labs led by professional real-life artists to make ceramics, paint, draw, crochet, story telling and more
Develop essential 21st-century skills like critical thinking and collaborative problem-solving for an AI-driven future
Enjoy a rich and fun learning environment at the beautiful Goethe-Institut in Lisbon with an Early Bird discount available until February 27th

What's Included?

Expert-led instruction from Dr. Sara Santos (PhD), including Mindset Mathematics workshops and BBC-style math communication sessions
Immersive Creative Art Labs facilitated by professional real-life artists, including all high-quality art supplies and specialized materials
Access to the beautiful facilities of the Goethe-Institut in Lisbon, providing a safe and inspiring environment for the full two-week duration
Outdoor activities and play at the beautiful botanical garden at the Goethe-Institut
Collaborative group activities and a final showcase of the students’ mathematical art portfolio for parents and the community

Program Details

Date 29 June to 10 July
Duration 2 weeks
Ages 6-14
Fees €698 for 2 weeks (Early Bird discount available until 27th Feb), lunch menu available for an additional fee
Location Lisbon, Portugal

More Information

The academic heart of ArteMatika is rooted in Stanford University’s Mindset Mathematics framework, developed by Prof. Jo Boaler.

Led by Dr. Sara Santos (PhD), the course moves away from passive memorisation toward active, ‘low-floor, high-ceiling’ tasks that engage the visual cortex and foster deep mathematical intuition.

We focus on the neuroscience of learning, explicitly teaching students how to grow their brains through struggle, mistake-making, and high-level critical thinking—skills essential for the AI age.

Tuition is delivered through collaborative, project-based investigations where students explore deep concepts such as mathematical patterns, proof and learn to ask clarifying questions.

By shifting the focus from ‘speed’ to ‘depth,’ our academic approach ensures that students don’t just learn formulas, but develop the 21st-century problem-solving mindsets required for future success in STEM and beyond.

This two-week immersion provides the necessary time for these new neural pathways to form, resulting in a permanent shift in mathematical confidence.

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Date 29 June to 10 July
Duration 2 weeks
Ages 6-14
Fees €698 for 2 weeks (Early Bird discount available until 27th Feb), lunch menu available for an additional fee
Location Lisbon, Portugal

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