If you thought children know little about art, the young ones who attended the Family workshop – Art, Family and Heritage certainly proved otherwise. Held on 23 November 2007 at the NUS Museum (located at the University Cultural Centre of NUS), both parents and children gathered for a leisurely afternoon of fun and creativity.
Under the patient guidance of artist Jeremy Hiah, the participants had a whale of a time creating their very own board games and game pieces. Using simple art tools such as colour pencils, markers and paper, the participants invented their very own family board game, fashioned in either the style of “Snakes and Ladders” or “Monopoly”. The board games largely revolved around family values and personal family stories, each unique and one-of-a-kind.
Participants also got busy with moulding clay pieces into game movers. This was probably the highlight of the workshop for the kiddies. It was amazing to witness the masterpieces painstakingly crafted by these young ones. Evidently, age is no barrier to creativity and ingenuity.
To offer some inspiration, the beautiful sculptures of pioneer Singapore sculptor, Ng Eng Teng (1934 – 2001), were displayed at the front of the room. An eminent artist in his time, Ng Eng Teng was especially known for his works that focus on the family.
Fun aside, the workshop certainly gave both parents and children a perfect opportunity to bond and communicate with one another. It was heartwarming to see how the different generations worked together to produce beautiful pieces of art.
For those who missed the workshop, fret not. There is still much to see and do at the NUS Museum. So, gather your family and make a trip to the NUS Museum for an afternoon of educational fun!
Family workshop – Art, Family and Heritage is part of Explore Singapore! which happens from 10 November 2007 to 31 December 2007. For more information on Explore Singapore!, visit http://www.museums.com.sg/explore or call 62214463.
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