From Paper to Jewellery Workshop
Saturday, December 27–Monday, December 29, 2025
Dec 27 • 5 pmDec 28 • 1 pmDec 29 • 1 pm and 3 pm
Part of Light Up the Dark Workshops
Price: $15 per person (materials included)
Ages: 6+
Duration: 1 hour
Please note: Both children and caregivers require tickets for the workshop. Children 12 and under must be supervised by a caregiver during the workshop to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience.
Explore the history of paper as both a practical and artistic material, with inspiration from works in the Aga Khan Museum Collections, through this hands-on workshop.
Reflect on sustainability and creative reuse as you transform recycled paper into colourful, handmade beads. This form of jewellery-making has deep cultural roots in African traditions, particularly in East Africa — in countries such as Kenya and Uganda — where artisans have long crafted paper beads as a way to create beauty, generate income, and promote environmental awareness. Guided by our Museum Educators, you’ll design and assemble your own paper bead jewellery, giving new life to a timeless material while connecting global craft traditions with contemporary creativity.
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