Wood Print: Motifs of the Past

Pera Kids
Ages 7-12

  • July 22, 2023 / 13:30
  • August 3, 2023 / 13:30

Children learn about the importance of both the science of archaeology and the discovery of important archaeological sites in human history, while learning the mythological meanings of the animal symbols in the exhibition by examining the visuals in the Isabel Muñoz: A New Story exhibition. Then, the children transfer the figures, engraved on stones by people thousands of years ago, onto cloth bags using the wood printing method.

Instructor: Melike Güven
Capacity: 10 people
Duration: 90 minutes
Fee per workshop: 300 TL

The event will take place at the Pera Museum (face-to-face).

For more information: ogrenme@peramuzesi.org.tr

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