Kintsugi: Transform Broken Pieces!

Pera Kids
Ages 9-12

  • January 25, 2024 / 13:30
  • February 1, 2024 / 15:30

Children take a guided tour of Souvenirs of the Future and are inspired by Livia Marin's Remnants, in which she uses ceramic object photographs, paper, casein paint, and foil. In the workshop, children learn Kintsugi, a Japanese technique involving the concepts of accepting, embracing and interpreting the imperfect with a new perspective and give new life to broken pottery pots with colored plasticine and various materials.

Capacity: 10 people
Duration: 90 minutes
Fee per workshop: 250 TL

The event will take place at the Pera Museum (face-to-face).
For more information: ogrenme@peramuzesi.org.tr

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