Interactive workshops for families inspired by the archeological and coinage museum collections of Bank of Cyprus Cultural Foundation

 The Bank of Cyprus Cultural Foundation is participating with a series of activities/workshops for families in the occasion of the European Archaeology Days 2025, aiming to familiarize them with the cultural heritage and history of our island.

The program includes the following:

FRIDAY 13/6/2025 18:00-20:00

Ceramics workshop for families “Making stories with clay”

Facilitator: Souzana Petri- ceramist

A workshop based on the History of Ceramics in Cyprus starting from the creation of clay and the different stages of its preparation, the creation of natural colours using raw materials and continuing to the production and decoration stage. Using their senses they will cultivate their

creativity by expanding their imagination about the material culture and archaeology of Cyprus using exhibits that are available in the museum.

Participants will learn about the production process, dyeing techniques and properties of clay and will learn together about the natural resources used as raw materials in its production.

 

SATURDAY 14/6/2025 11:00-13:00

Educational program for families: “Let me introduce myself: archaeologist”

Facilitator: Aimili Christofi – Archaeologist

The purpose of this workshop is to introduce the science of archaeology. The children and their families will have the opportunity to get in touch with the archaeological science, which through the

study of archaeology will be the focus of the workshop. They will learn about the basic principles of archaeology as a science, as well as the basic tasks of the archaeologist when searching.

 

SUNDAY 15/6/2025 11:00-13:00

Theatrical workshop for families at the Coinage Museum ‘Myths and stories of our Cyprus’

Facilitators: Despina Chrysanthou, actress-psychologist/Andrea Oratiou-Archaeologist

An experiential theatrical tour of Cypriot myths. Discover hidden and unknown myths of Cyprus through the theatrical exploration game at the Cultural Foundation's Coinage Museum.

Suitable for children aged 7+ /Booking required 22128175/22128163/ Free participation