Wednesday 1 April, 15:00

In Georges Hantz’s Workshop

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Booking Required

Step into the workshop of engraver Georges Hantz and discover his world. Walk around his workbench, examine engraved plates and prints, and peer at the many objects he collected. Notice textures, inked lines and tiny tools that shape metal and paper. Listen to stories about craftsmanship and watch images emerge from plates. This quiet, curious visit lets children explore art through looking, touching details and imagining how prints are made.

In French. Kids ages 6 and up.

Rue Charles-GALLAND 2,
1206 Genève
Photo Credit: DR
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Photo Credit: DR

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