The NMNM is hosting a programme of workshops for Children and Families in July 2020. All take place at the Villa Paloma, as part of the exhibition "Variations, Eugène Frey's Light Set Projections" presented by João Maria Gusmão.
Each activity takes account of the need for social distancing and health precautions. All persons aged 5 years and over must wear masks. The practical workshops guarantee that participants will have their own personal equipment, which will be cleaned after each use. Workshops are limited to a maximum of six participants,and advance registration is required. All activities take place at the Villa Paloma.
Daily Workshops
The daily workshops take place from 2 pm to 6 pm, and cost €15 per child.
A history of moving pictures - Wednesday 1st and 29 July
Explore the works of Eugene Frey and learn about the different techniques for creating moving pictures.
Children aged 8 to 12
Camera Obscura – Thursday 2 and 30 July
Create and test your own "camera obscura" in the gardens of the Villa Paloma.
Children aged 6 to 12
Stop Motion – Friday 3 and 31 July
This workshop looks at how to create moving images from an iPad app.
After learning about the technique honed by Michel Ocelot and Lotte Reiniger, participants will handle cutout images to create a short animation.
Children aged 8 to 12
Tour and collage workshop - Monday 20 July
After a mini-tour in the form of a questionnaire, the children will work with a mixture of collage and drawing techniques.
Children aged 7 to 12
Tour and collage workshop - Tuesday 21 July
After a mini-tour in the form of a questionnaire, the children will work with a mixture of collage and drawing techniques.
Children aged 7 to 12
Story tour and collage workshop - Wednesday 22 July
After a mini-tour in the form of stories, the children will work with a mixture of collage and drawing techniques.
Children aged 4 to 8
Shoe collection - Monday 27 July
Learn about the works of Michel Blazy, presented in the garden of the Villa
Paloma, and create your own plantations.
(Bring a pair of old sneakers)
Children aged 4 to 8
Writing workshop - Tuesday 28 July
Based on the works exhibited, the children will invent a fantastical tale inspired by the pieces, reinterpreting them in drawings to illustrate their story.
Children aged 8 to 12
Information and bookings: public@nmnm.mc
Courses
Longer courses include daily sessions between 2 pm and 4 pm over several days.
Writing and drawing workshops (three-day course)
From Monday 6 to Wednesday 8 July
Based on the works exhibited, the children will invent a fantastical tale inspired by the pieces, reinterpreting them in drawings to illustrate a short book.
Children aged 8 to 12
Price: 45
Tunnel Book
Week of 13 July (five-day course)
For this workshop, the children will create a decor in the form of a "tunnel book", a simple 3D process, cutting, folding, drawing and inventing their own decor.
Children ahed 7 to 12
Price: €75
Information and bookings: public@nmnm.mc
Family Workshops
Family Workshops take place every Saturday and Sunday from 3 pm to 4.30 pm. Participation is free, once you have paid an admission fee (where applicable). These workshops are suitable for children aged 7 to 12.
Saturday - An optical story
Why does an animated image look like it's moving? Learn how an image is created in your eye. Your journey of discovery will begin with the Variations exhibition. You can also make your own Flipbook.
Sunday - Treasure hunt
Standing majestically above the sea, the gardens of the Villa Paloma conceal a host of treasures. Come and see the artworks dotted around the gardens.
Information and bookings: public@nmnm.mc
Regardez Voir (Look & See)
Regardez Voir is a service for all ages that lets you stop for a chat and obtain some fascinating insights into artworks.
Whilst it may be simple enough merely to look at a piece of art, truly seeing it requires us to understand the meaning behind it.
This service can be accessed every Tuesday from 12.30 pm to 2 pm, and on Sundays from 11 am to 5 pm.
To "activate" the service, approach a member of staff wearing the "Regardez Voir" badge.
They will happily take a few minutes to help you see the artwork in a new light.
This programme was illustrated by the artist Mattia Denisse. A selection of her screen prints are displayed in the Villa Paloma's "Table des Matières".
Villa Paloma
56 boulevard du Jardin Exotique, Monaco
The Villa Paloma is open daily from 10 am to 6 pm.
Getting there
Bus lines 2 and 3, "Villa Paloma" stop
Line 5, "Parc Princesse Antoinette" stop, access via public elevator.
Parking de L'Engelin car park, Boulevard du Jardin Exotique, opposite the Villa entrance
Parking du Jardin Exotique car park, access via Boulevard du Jardin Exotique or Boulevard de Belgique
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