The Jewellery Museum is a place full of stimuli in which to spend precious time together dedicated to the discovery of the fascinating art of goldsmithing.
Over the weekend, themed laboratory activities and guided itineraries allow young and old to get lost in the Museum Rooms and immerse themselves in the sparkling world of jewels, discovering their functions and meanings.
A path that will accompany the youngest to discover the museum collection and the exhibition on ceramics. From the union of jewelry and craftsmanship, this path is intended to experiment with the use of clay and its versatility, to create a precious piece of jewelry decorated with different techniques that in the past and still today potters use.
When the earth merges with water, sometimes it creates clay. Starting with a mold made of wood and string, a prehistoric necklace will be created together in the workshop, a powerful accessory to keep ferocious animals away and ward off all sorts of dangers!
The goldsmith is a professional figure who makes valuable jewellery by combining the ancient traditions of craftsmanship with current fashion. Inside the Museum we will discover how many artisans have been inspired by nature, its shapes, colors and details, sometimes imperceptible to the naked eye. A sensory experience that will allow young people to make a piece of jewellery reminiscent of nature in the workshop while being transported by the beauty that surrounds them.
An interactive visit that will allow children and adults to touch the raw material from which gemstones magically worked to create jewellery. A plunge into the discovery of aesthetics in nature.
With this activity we start with a tour of the Museum, focusing on Byzantine mosaic, an ancient jewel: in ancient times, wonderful surfaces with colorful designs were created using square tessellations and gold. Using the Opus Tessellatum technique, a design with circular movements was thus created, just as can be seen in Museums or sites of historical interest today. For the workshop activity, it will be the children themselves, with the support of their parents, who will create a design and color it with the glass mosaic tiles.
For many peoples and throughout history, certain pieces of jewellery always had incredible power. They are capable of protecting the wearer, attracting happiness and health, and chasing away what creates malaise or sadness. The Museum preserves some “magical” jewellery, amulets and talismans that span centuries but retain their power intact. In the workshop, you can create your own prodigious amulet to hang around your neck, keep in your pocket or purse. Those who wish can bring along tiny items to personalize their talisman.
Designing a piece of jewellery, choosing materials, matching them, cutting them, shaping them, requires study and great experience. In the Museum we will be inspired by the jewelry on display to understand how important the chosen theme and design are, even before the actual making. Nature, art, architecture, history--many are the sources of inspiration.
The workshop focuses on the current theme of recycling: the activity starts with a visit-focused tour of the “Future Room,” in which “unusual” jewelry can be encountered, made from materials commonly recognized as waste materials. In the workshop then the children can create a piece of jewelry, such as a keychain, starting from a base to which bubble wrap and plastic can be added. A good way to raise awareness and convey the values and goals of Agenda 2030. Beauty is also encountered in recycled objects that take on a new preciousness, thanks to the creativity of those who made them.
The workshop focuses on the current recycling theme: the activity starts with a visit to the "Future Room", where you can encounter "unusual" jewels, made with materials commonly recognized as waste materials. Then during the laboratory, children will create a jewel, such as a key ring, starting from a base to which they can add bubble wrap and plastic. This is an excellent way to raise awareness and convey the values and objectives of the 2030 Agenda. Beauty can also be found in recycled objects which take on a new preciousness, thanks to the creativity of those who made them.
With this activity we start with a visit to the museum, delving into the Byzantine mosaic, an ancient jewel: in ancient times wonderful surfaces with colorful designs were created using square and gold tiles. With the Opus Tessellatum technique, a drawing with circular movements was thus created, as can be seen today in museums or sites of historical interest. For the workshop activity, the children, thanks to the support of their parents, will create a drawing and color it with glass mosaic tiles.
With this visit and workshop activity you will take a journey to the origins of matter: starting from the finely worked precious stones set in the museum collection jewels, young people will understand how in nature those same stones present themselves in different forms: the experience is mainly tactile and visual and will allow you to discover the sublime aesthetics of nature which, thanks to chemical and physical phenomena, creates forms of inspiration for the artisans themselves.
Designing a jewel, choosing the materials, combining them, cutting them, and shaping them, requires study and great experience. In the museum, we will be inspired by the jewels on display to understand how important the chosen theme and the project are, even before the actual realization. Nature, art, architecture, history... there are many sources of inspiration.
For many populations and throughout history, some jewels always had incredible power. They are able to protect the wearer, attracting happiness and health, and chasing away what creates discomfort or sadness. The Museum preserves some "magical" jewels, amulets and talismans that span centuries but which keep their power intact. In the laboratory, you can create your own prodigious amulet to hang around your neck and keep in your pocket or bag. Those who wish can bring very small objects with them to personalize their talisman.
With this activity we start with a visit to the museum, delving into the Byzantine mosaic, an ancient jewel: in ancient times wonderful surfaces with colorful designs were created using square and gold tiles. With the Opus Tessellatum technique, a drawing with circular movements was thus created, as can be seen today in museums or sites of historical interest. For the workshop activity, the children, thanks to the support of their parents, will create a drawing and color it with glass mosaic tiles.
Since the metal age, man has created wonderful jewels that we can still see displayed in archaeological museums today. Taking inspiration from their work, you will understand how precious three-dimensional designs have been created from the past to today: the design is obtained thanks to the use of ductile materials such as a simple copper wire which, thanks to new and creative weaves, becomes a jewel of contemporary art.
The workshop focuses on the current recycling theme: the activity starts with a visit to the "Future Room", where you can encounter "unusual" jewels, made with materials commonly recognized as waste materials. Then during the laboratory, children will create a jewel, such as a key ring, starting from a base to which they can add bubble wrap and plastic. This is an excellent way to raise awareness and convey the values and objectives of the 2030 Agenda. Beauty can also be found in recycled objects which take on a new preciousness, thanks to the creativity of those who made them.
Designing a jewel, choosing the materials, combining them, cutting them, shaping them, requires study and great experience. In the Museum we will let ourselves be inspired by the jewels on display to understand how important the chosen theme and the project are, even before the actual realization. Nature, art, architecture, history... there are many sources of inspiration. In the workshop, each participant will be able to choose their favorite theme and design their own jewel to "walk around" their creativity...
A mysterious eye, a pillar, a knot, a bizarre creature. These are just four of the most used amulets by the ancient Egyptians, each with a particular function. An amulet is a magical object that can be worn on the body or attached to clothing and even hidden in the bandages of mummies. Its purpose is to defend the wearer from dangers and threats. In the laboratory, we will create a personal amulet to keep our fears away.
For the ancient Egyptians, hieroglyphic writing had a sacred and magical value. Since anything written or drawn had the power to become real, the hieroglyphics had to be executed as accurately as possible. To turn into something real, they had to be perfect, beautiful. In Egyptian, the word nefer meant beautiful but also good. In the laboratory, we will transform words into ornaments... making some hieroglyphs even more "precious", the meaning of which refers to the world of jewels and perfection.
Over the centuries, the images and atmospheres associated with ancient Egypt have never ceased to inspire artists, craftsmen, stylists and musicians. Even today, the echo of the charm of a millenary culture is felt. Some of the jewels in the collection tell of a phenomenon known as Egyptomania. At the museum, we will go in search of jewels that "speak" of Egypt. In the laboratory, each participant will design a contemporary jewel inspired by pharaonic luxury and opulence.
A mysterious eye, a pillar, a knot, a bizarre creature. These are just four of the most used amulets by the ancient Egyptians, each with a particular function. An amulet is a magical object that can be worn on the body or attached to clothing and even hidden in the bandages of mummies. Its purpose is to defend the wearer from dangers and threats. In the laboratory, we will create a personal amulet to keep our fears away.
For the ancient Egyptians, hieroglyphic writing had a sacred and magical value. Since anything written or drawn had the power to become real, the hieroglyphics had to be executed as accurately as possible. To turn into something real, they had to be perfect, beautiful. In Egyptian, the word nefer meant beautiful but also good. In the laboratory, we will transform words into ornaments... making some hieroglyphs even more "precious", the meaning of which refers to the world of jewels and perfection.
For many populations and throughout history, some jewels have always had incredible power. They are able to protect the wearer, attracting happiness and health, and chase away what creates discomfort or sadness. The Museum preserves some "magic" jewels, amulets and talismans that span the centuries keeping their power intact. In the laboratory, you will be able to create your prodigious amulet to hang around your neck, to keep in your pocket or purse. Those who wish can bring very small objects with them to personalize their own talisman.
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