Educational workshops suitable for all ages, with specific programs for preschoolers, elementary school students, middle school students, and play centers.
Educational workshops for schools, families, play centers, and summer camps in Sardinia
The art of wood: create your own bauble with a real artist!
The educational workshop offers children the opportunity to immerse themselves in the world of traditional handicrafts, working side-by-side with an artist skilled in the creation of wooden toys. Through a guided tour, each participant will have the opportunity to make a small wooden artifact to take home as a memento of this special experience.
The workshop is spread over a morning or a full day.
The course is adapted to different age groups starting with children in kindergarten, primary, and up to secondary school.
Laboratorio del Baloccaio – Educational workshop on traditional woodworking for children and schools
The art of wood: create your own bauble with a real artist!
The educational workshop offers children the opportunity to immerse themselves in the world of traditional handicrafts, working side-by-side with an artist skilled in the creation of wooden toys. Through a guided tour, each participant will have the opportunity to make a small wooden artifact to take home as a memento of this special experience.
The workshop is spread over a morning or a full day.
The course is adapted to different age groups starting with children in kindergarten, primary, and up to secondary school.
Educational Workshop on Traditional Sardinian Games
The educational workshop “Playing with Tradition” offers children the chance to immerse themselves in the culture and traditions of Sardinia through the creation of one of the traditional toys on display in the Museum of Traditional Toys of Sardinia. Accompanied by experts in museum education, participants will discover the ancient art of toy making, experiencing firsthand the craft techniques used by their ancestors.
The workshop is spread over a morning or a full day.
The course is adapted to different age groups starting with children in kindergarten, primary, and up to secondary school.
Where to eat
In the municipality of Ales, it is possible to eat with schools in several establishments with special menus for schools such as Abas Restaurant or La Pinta.
Other museums in the municipality of Ales or within a few kilometers of the museo del Giocattolo Tradizionale della Sardegna
Diocesan Museum of Ales
The Diocesan Museum of Sacred Art in Ales is located in the former Tridentine Seminary, an elegant 19th-century building. The museum’s collection consists mainly of works from St. Peter’s Cathedral in Ales, along with pieces from the various parishes of the diocese. Among the treasures housed is a splendid collection of liturgical silverware (including crosses, chalices, patens and monstrances), with the oldest pieces dating back to the 16th century. Visitors can also admire a valuable set of sacred vestments, such as copes, chasubles, and chasubles, finely decorated, and a vast collection of wooden sculptures and paintings, bearing witness to centuries of devotion and representing a remarkable historical-artistic expression.
One of the most significant works is the Predella of San Gavino Monreale, consisting of three wooden panels from the early 16th century. These panels were discovered in the 1990s in the Church of Santa Chiara in San Gavino Monreale, during the restoration of the wooden altars in the transept. The exhibition is also enriched by a vast documentary archive, kept on the second floor of the building and belonging to the diocesan historical archives.
A Fairy Tale Forest
The visit activity, with the accompaniment of the creator and curator of the project Un Bosco da Fiaba, along the paths characterized by the island’s first Art in Nature project, allows visitors to discover the unprecedented experience of territorial enhancement, which began in 2021 in Monte Arci. It involved numerous Land Art artists, involved in an experience of creation in nature, with the intention of generating a respectful and conscious dialogue with the forest that hosts their works.
Obsidian Museum in Pau
The Obsidian Museum in Pau is a unique center in Europe dedicated to this extraordinary material of volcanic origin, with only one other similar museum in the world located in Japan. The exhibition is a must-see in the Marmilla area for those who wish to learn more about the formation and history of this fascinating natural resource. Thanks to numerous educational aids that explore the different themes related to obsidian, the tour proves to be highly engaging and informative.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions About the Workshops at the Museum of Traditional Sardinian Toys
The workshops are designed for children in preschool, elementary school, and middle school. The activities can also be adapted for families, play centers, summer camps, youth clubs, and organized groups.
Workshops can be organized as half-day sessions (2–3 hours) or full-day sessions, depending on the needs of the school or group. Alternatively, you can choose the MiniLab, a short hands-on activity lasting about 20 minutes, designed to conclude the guided tour with an engaging and interactive experience.
Yes. During the summer, these workshops are among the most popular activities offered by play centers, summer camps, and organizations. Each program is tailored to the participants’ ages and combines creative, hands-on, and play-based activities.
Certainly. We also organize workshops specifically for families with children, offering a shared experience that allows adults and children alike to build traditional Sardinian toys together.
Yes, reservations are always recommended so that we can prepare the materials and ensure the activities are organized as effectively as possible.
Workshops can be organized for both small groups and entire school classes. For large groups, parallel activities or subgroups are arranged.
Yes, the guided tour of the Museum of Traditional Sardinian Toys is combined with the workshop, creating a comprehensive experience that spans history, culture, and hands-on activities
Yes. Each participant keeps their own project as a memento of the experience and as evidence of the techniques learned during the workshop.
Yes. All activities are tailored to the participants’ ages, the school’s educational goals, or the group’s needs, making each experience engaging and educational.
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