Workshops
Special Workshop: Folded Sculptures | (DE)
Saturday | 13 May 2023 | 8 July 2023 | 23 September 2023
10:30 am, Vitra Schaudepot
From spectacular façades to complex textile structures: many folded constructions in architecture and design are inspired by the traditional art of paper folding. Under the guidance of paper artist Elke Muche, various folding techniques are practised and creative possibilities are explored. Voluminous folded sculptures are then created, which can be transformed into light objects or vases.
€ 85.00 per person
Duration: 6 hours
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Weil Chair – A Chair for Everyone | (DE)
Saturday | 20 May 2023 | 3 June 2023 | 24 June 2023 | 22 July 2023 |
2 September 2023 | 16 September 2023 | 14 October 2023
10:30 am, Vitra Schaudepot
Affordable design for all – this idea is as old as design itself and still just as relevant. The Berlin designer and architect Van Bo Le-Mentzel transports the concept into the digital age: construction plans for many of his designs can be downloaded from the Internet and built as a DIY project. For this workshop, Le-Mentzel has designed a new chair – the Weil Chair – which participants can build under supervision.
€ 175.00 per person
Duration: 8 hours
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ReDesign – Lights and Lamps | (DE)
Saturday | 11 March 2023 | 29 April 2023 | 10 June 2023 | 21 October 2023
10:30 am, Vitra Schaudepot
Light shapes our environment and remains an enduring source of fascination. Contemporary designers often creatively reuse various plastics and other recycled materials such as textiles and wood for impressive light sculptures and lamps. Following an introduction to the topic, participants will design and create their own light objects from assorted materials.
€ 85.00 per person
Duration: 6 hours
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Print! Experimenting with Screen Printing | (DE)
Saturday | 25 March 2023 | 22 April 2023
10:30 am, Vitra Schaudepot
Preeminent designers of the 20th century such as Alexander Girard or Maija Isola worked with screen printing and continue to influence graphic design and fashion today. After an introduction to the technique of screen printing, workshop participants will develop their own motifs and create textiles, postcards and posters using this fascinating printing method.
€ 85.00 per person
Duration: 6 hours
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Special Workshop: Woven Sculptures | (DE)
Saturday | 1 July 2023
10:30 am, Vitra Schaudepot
Modern design is often based on traditional crafts from which it draws inspiration. Following a brief introduction, participants in this workshop led by product designer Katharina Berger will use coloured basketry cane and other materials to weave their own basket sculptures and creative objects.
€ 100.00 per person
Duration: 7 hours
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Drop-In Workshop: Make Your Own Soap
In Cooperation with Weleda
Sunday | 7 May 2023 | 19 August 2023
2–6 pm, Vitra Design Museum
The Sumerians of southern Mesopotamia were the first to produce soap in the third century B.C. Since their time, many different methods for producing this solid fat-based cleansing agent have evolved, often using flowers and herbs from the garden to impart their fragrance. Make your own soap in this family friendly workshop! Soap granules and dried flowers are provided. In collaboration with Weleda.
Free admission, registration not required
Living Sculptures
Saturday | 9 September 2023
10.30 am, Vitra Schaudepot
Willows provide the material for traditional wickerwork like baskets and chairs. But what if the woven withies send out roots and leaves? What if our home and garden decorations come alive? Product designer Katharina Berger shows participants in this workshop how to weave sculptures and objects from locally sourced withies. Planted in pots or garden beds, they soon begin to grow.
€100.00 per person
Duration: 7 hours
Information on registration modalities coming soon
For more information contact us at:
info@design-museum.de or T +49.7621.702.3200
