¤±Introduction:

With Children's Day 2004 nearing, Samcheonggak has prepared special participation programs for kids on a family outing on this very special day. The programs, consisting of activities in which kids can make various things with clay, wood and paper, are expected to give them and their parents a great experience in Korean traditional crafts.

These exciting participation programs had an enthusiastic reception from both children and parents visiting Samcheonggak last year, and we expect the same this year. We believe that the experience of better knowing Korean traditional culture via fun games under the glorious sunshine of May in an open space of Samcheonggak will remain in the minds of children for a very long time.

¤± Programs:

1. Pottery
ree instructors with special knowledge in ceramic art and Korean traditional pottery helping kids enjoy fun time activities with clay.

* Traditional Pottery Wheel
All program participants are introduced to the Korean traditional pottery wheel and invited to use it under an expert's assistance to make their own works of art. (15-20 children for each session)

* Clay Hand Print
Participating kids, including toddlers, are offered a wonderful souvenir for their special outing - a clay print of their own hands. (50-60 children for each session)

2. Woodcarving
In this program, Ga-rak Yi, a famous Jangseung (wooden village guardian) sculptor, will help children have an exciting time carving wood to make small items such as necklaces and cell phone tie-strings.

3. Hanji Craft
Sun-seok Jeong, a renowned Hanji artist, will introduce children to a wonderful world of Korean mulberry paper called Hanji, helping them make various small objects.