Can a pinecone become a body, a branch a leg, and a leaf a wing?

In the “Pinecone Friends” workshop, children embark on a little exploration of Hara’s garden, taking a closer look at the shapes of pinecones, branches, and leaves they find on the ground. Inspired by Yaşam Şaşmazer’s Udagan, part of the The Promises of Monsters exhibition, the workshop invites children to discover how forms inspired by humans, plants, and animals can come together.

Combining natural materials they collect from the garden with colourful and textured art materials, children create their own three-dimensional creatures. At the end of the workshop, all the sculptures come together to form a small Pinecone Friends Garden, where each child gives their character a name and creates a story for them.

Event Guidelines:

• The event is suitable for children aged 4–6. Please make sure to purchase your ticket with the minimum age requirement in mind.
• The ticket price includes admission for one child.
• Two adults may enter Hara free of charge with an event ticket.
• The stated event time is the workshop start time. The event will last one hour.
• Tickets purchased cannot be refunded or changed for reasons not caused by the organisation.
• The organisation reserves the right to make any changes to the programme due to unforeseen and unavoidable circumstances.
• The organisation reserves the right to use photographs and video footage of participants taken during the event in promotional materials. By attending the event, participants acknowledge and consent to such use.