Innovative Workshops using Digital Technology

Children’s Museum of Thessaloniki , under the sponsorship and auspice of the Ministry of Culture and Sports is organizing a series of activities for children, utilising digital mediums and tech tools.

Two days of innovative workshops aiming towards children’s contact and familiarization with the merge of art and technology, is taking place in collaboration with the International Festival of Digital Arts of Greece, Athens Digital Arts Festival and the educational program OPEN ART of Ionian University, adding up to the mosaic of expression play and education. Digital tools and technologies such as microprocessors, sensors and the secrets of animated image will create a unique experience of artistic expression, creation and education.

Taking under consideration the value and importance of digital technology in education, entertainment and contemporary everyday life, the creative and interactive two days workshops will help children discover new places and ways of expression. Tutors from the digital arts field will present contemporary practices in the meet point of art and technology, actively improving the knowledge level of every child on tech and art matters.

The Art and Technology workshops will take place on Friday 4th and Saturday 5th of November 2022 and are designed for children from 4 to 13 years, as well as are applicable for sectors and institutions for  children hospitality.

PROGRAM:

Friday 04/11/2022

Making my first animation– Animation workshop

Instructor: Ilias Chatzichristodoulou, Founder and Director Athens Digital Arts Festival

Age: 4-8 yrs – Duration: 50 min

4 workshops delivered ( 15 seats each) at 9:30, 10:30, 11:30, 12:30

Participation cost:3 euro 

Banana Party – experiential robotics workshops for children

Instructor: Angelos Floros, Assistant Professor, Department of Audio & Visual Arts – Ionian University
Scientific Responsible OPEN ART

Age :8-12 yrs – Duration : 60 min

3 workshops delivered ( 10 seats each) at 17:00, 18:00, 19:00

Participation cost:5 euro 

Saturday 05/11/2022

Live Painting with Light- workshop for creating animated neon paintings.

Instructor: Ilias Chatzichristodoulou, Founder and Director Athens Digital Arts Festival

Age:5-8 yrs – Duration :45 mins

4 workshops delivered (15 seats each) at10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 13:00

Participation cost : 4 euro

Furry Robots– Experiential robotics workshop for kids

Instructor: Angelos Floros, Assistant Professor, Department of Audio & Visual Arts – Ionian University
Scientific Responsible OPEN ART

Age: 11-13 yrs – Duration: 60 mins

3 workshops delivered (10 seats each) at  17:00, 18:00, 19:00

Participation cost :  5 euro

During the aforementioned workshops there will be animation compilations screenings for kids. The specially curated animation artworks are coming from exceptional international festivals and are highlighting values such as family, friendship, environmental consciousness through fun and interesting stories.