Workshops

It is possible to book a wide variety of workshops, which can also be combined with each other (depending on the concept). The price for each workshop depends on many different factors. Here are a few possible workshop topics that can be covered as ideas and possibilities. The period of the First World War or the epoch 1900-1920 forms the framework, whereby references to the present are always made. The age groups depend somewhat on the topic, but certain workshops are generally suitable for primary school children. Some workshops also have an inclusive character, which is based on the international nature of the First World War, as well as the advances in medicine in the field of amputations and psychological illnesses. What all the workshops have in common is a concrete reference to the present, which can be found everywhere.

 

Sports workshops

The sports workshops explore the movement and fitness of recruits. Between drill, gymnastics and the football that was becoming established at the time. In this type of workshop, the exercises and efforts are recreated. As animals also played an important role, from pigeons to dogs and horses, workshops in these areas are also possible.

The following are examples that can be combined with each other, depending on duration and intensity.

 

Exercise workshop

Football/gymnastics workshop

Animal workshops

 

Creative workshops

The creative workshops are all about getting active and productive. For example, you can sew something simple or recreate old recipes. It is also possible to look at different techniques or become artistically active, as both technology and art were in a state of upheaval at this time, which led to a number of caesuras.

Another possibility is to gain a deeper understanding of propaganda, disinformation and to produce your own documentaries. This is possible with relatively simple means and provides deeper insights into the processing and communication of knowledge. Here too, the effort required depends on the duration and desired intensity.

 

Disinformation workshop

Documentation workshop

Sewing workshop

Cookery workshop

Art Workshop

Technology Workshop

 

Integrative workshops

The integrative workshops have a more inclusive component than the previous ones. The roles of different countries and origins can be discussed here. Another aspect would be different medical developments, such as prostheses and wheelchairs. Psychological effects such as war trauma, shell shock and other serious side effects caused by the war can also be included in a workshop. Processing strategies from different directions, such as literary, artistic and other approaches, can also be addressed.

 

Country workshops

Medical workshops

Psychology workshop