When you visit the Tinker exhibition, you’ll feel inspired to tinker yourself: to listen, think, make, test, fail, and try again. Around this exhibition, VHDG, the curator, and the artists are organizing an in-depth program of workshops and performances for all ages. During the spring holiday, there is a special program for budding young artists, curious (grand)parents, and other thinkers and doers. All activities are free.
*Do you see this icon? Then signing up is mandatory by emailing to educatie@vhdg.nl
Workshop “Create a Cherished Jewel”
by artist Fleuri la Belle Ngapy
Saturday, 28 February | 1:30–4:00 pm (doors open at 1:00 pm)
Where are your roots? And where do you truly feel at home? In this workshop, you translate your personal story into a spiritual piece of jewelry, a unique object to carry with you.
EN/NL*
INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY
Lecture “ABOUT WOMEN, with Women (w/x/m)” by the Dolle Mina’s
Sunday, 8 March – International Women’s Day | 1:30–2:30 pm (doors open at 1:00 pm)
The Dolle Mina’s are back in Leeuwarden! Get to know feminism in all its forms and gain practical tools to take action yourself right away. With fists raised and elbows linked.
EN/NL.
Workshop “Empowering Banners” Sunday, 8 March – International Women’s Day | 3:00–5:00 pm Create a fabric banner with a powerful message. Inspired by the feminist suffragettes, who used textile banners in their fight for the right to vote. EN/NL.
by artist Sophia Smit
Lecture & Guided Tour “Tinkering as Resistance”
by curator Michiel Teeuw
Friday, 13 March | 4:00–5:00 pm
By taking a closer look at various works and placing them in a broader context, we will engage in a conversation about art, resistance, and tinkering as a source of social change. Join us on a journey through the exhibition.
EN
Ongoing Performance “Waiting since 1492”
by artist Klaudija Ylaite
Friday, 13 March | 12:00–4:00 pm
This performance is a re-enactment of Wachten (1978) by the performance group Hortensia, based on Waiting (1972) by Faith Wilding. It portrays a woman’s life as a monotonous cycle of waiting, serving, and sustaining the lives of others.
EN.
Activities During the Spring Holiday
During the spring holiday, you can come to VHDG to craft, play, and create small artworks, on your own or together with your parents, grandparents, or caregivers. Suitable for all languages. In addition to these workshops, be sure to check out our ongoing activities.
Workshop ”make your own amulet” (6+) Wednesday 25th of February from 14:00 – 16:00
Create your own personal amulet hanger. We will be looking at symbols
from history to create your own symbol.
Limited space available, so don’t forget so sign up! *
Workshop make your own pamflet (9+) Thursday 26th of February – 14:00 -16:00h
Design your own pamphlet by printing patterns using alternative printing techniques. What will your pamphlet say? What matters to you, or what do you stand up for?
Please note: limited number of spots, so be sure to sign up! *
Ongoing (7 Feb – 29 Mar)
CRAFTING AT THE MAKE Table & ON EXPEDITION
During the exhibition, you are always welcome to take a seat at our MAKE table to tinker. What can you do there?
Making Amulets & Tinker Artwork on a Mini Plinth
Create a beautiful amulet from Fimo clay, perhaps inspired by the stunning jewelry by Fleuri in the exhibition. Short on time? No problem! Make your own Tinker artwork using iron wire. Cut, twist, thread, or braid and do it all in just 2 minutes! Afterwards, mount your work on a small plinth. Don’t forget to flip the hourglass!
