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The Etyek Workshop Foundation is organizing a creative camp entitled “Dragon” for children aged 7-14 years between 24th–28th June 2024, Monday to Friday from 9 am to 5 pm.

MAKE DRAGON-THEMED CRAFTS WITH US BY USING DIFFERENT CRAFT TECHNIQUES!
DRAGON TOYS – POTS AND PANS
MOSAICS
DRAGON TILES
ICON PAINTING
FELTED JEWELLERY
BUILDING A GIANT DRAGON
TEXTILE PAINTING – BATIK
PUPPET MAKING
DRAGON HEAD MAKING
PAPER MACHE ANIMALS
DRAGON DANCE
FAIRY TALE CREATING
SAINT GEORGE AND THE DRAGON – PUPPET IMPROVISATION

Continuing the handicraft tradition of the Etyek Workshop, participants will learn craftsmanship in a playful way, using natural materials, for the third time this year.
A museum in the former home of the famous artist couple from Etyek, Györgyi Csókos Varga and Lajos Csákvári Nagy, is waiting for young people interested in creative art.
The Chinese “Year of the Dragon” gave the idea for the theme of the camp, with the fairytale dragon depicted in all ages and civilisations. In one half of the world dragons are known as benevolent creatures, in the other half the dragon is a fearsome creature that must be defeated! We also make legendary dragons from different materials, using techniques learned in workshops. Working in groups, we make a large Dancing Dragon based on a Chinese model, brought to life by several children. On the final day of the camp, – The Adventure of St. George and the Dragon – uses puppets to tell the story of the rescue of the princess.
This journey through time combines the traditions of classical fine arts and contemporary crafts. At the end of the camp, there will be an exhibition of the children’s creations.

video by Balázs Tarnóczi