In the laboratory’s workshops, in the form of creative play, children are introduced to art and take on creative tasks, and when they get tired, they join the teacher in a fun warm-up that shifts their attention to physical activity. The workshops are held in small groups of up to six children, with adults welcome to attend.
These sessions for the very young focus on developing imagination, memory, and fine motor skills.
How do art and design affect our mood and the way we communicate? Can they change life for the better? How are ideas born, and how can they best be shared? Together with their teachers, participants in the art studio for children aged five to six will explore the answers to these and other questions. The themes are wide-ranging, from cultural traditions, music, and urban studies to economics, genealogy, and food.
These classes for preschoolers are designed to develop imagination and creative thinking.
The practical part of the classes introduces participants to a wide range of creative methods, including drawing, composition, the concept of light and shade, design planning, working with shapes in different materials, modelling, and working with 2D and 3D objects (cardboard, clay, paper, foam, and textiles). Through these sessions, children gain broad knowledge that helps develop critical thinking and creativity.
The programme is designed for primary and middle school students, both complete beginners and those with some prior artistic experience. Classes are divided into two age groups and are led by experienced teachers without the presence of parents.
The junior group (ages 7–10) is focused on spending time in a way that is both enjoyable and useful. During the sessions, children discover different materials and acquire new artistic skills. The classes are structured to spark an interest in design, architecture, and art, and to encourage further learning.
The senior group (ages 11–14) studies art and design in the context of Constructivist philosophy, explores new creative fields, and works on tasks that support broad development while fostering creative, technical, and soft skills. The classes are structured as design workshops, where each block introduces teenagers to graphic design, product design, architecture, scenography, and more.
How can an understanding of design basics help in everyday life? In the Art Club, practising specialists and experts show how design is present in everyday life, what impact it has, and why this knowledge is useful even for those who do not plan to pursue it professionally.
