Stamps and their usage - a child approach

An educational workshop in the series "Young Collectors"

The presentation lays down the most basic principles of epistolography, from the moment ideas are put on paper until their arrival at the receiver of the letter.

The children will have the opportunity to learn about the process followed once the letter goes into the envelope to be posted, the reason why we use stamps, how they are placed into mailboxes, collected by post offices, sorted and mailed to the final receiver.

Also presented is the postage stamp printing process and how children can participate in philatelic competitions.

Description of Visual Art Action

After a brief discussion and a short visual art game amongst the entire group, each child will be invited to create their own work/postage stamp for the series titled “Journey into Space”. Using the collage technique, children will compose an image on A3 paper, then decorate it, choosing from an array of figures and materials.

Introduction:

Akis Christou, Vice-President of Cyprus Philatelic Society

Animator:

Eleni Sioufta, Educational Officer, Author, Illustrator

Saturday, 21 January 2017, Educational Programmes Hall, 10:00 & 11:30

Participation is free. For reservations: 22128182