Josef Macek devoted almost his entire life to the pursuit of a “good chair”. Thanks to his position as a designer at TON, he was able to turn his visions and ideas into reality. Come and think with us about what makes a chair a chair and why we cannot imagine the world without it. You’ll learn how wood is bent and why it’s important to think about technology and functionality as well as appearance when it comes to design.
During the workshop we will construct chairs, which we will then artistically complete to create a unique design that suits the taste of each participant.
Because who has a chair, has a house! And for once you can make Villa Tugendhat your house.
The workshop is realized in cooperation with the Department of Furniture, Design and Housing of Mendel University, under the expert guidance of Ing. Petra Krupičková.
The event is part of the Brno City Museum’s Wednesdays at the Museum (Středy v Muzeu) programme and the Brno Art Week festival
The event starts at 16:00 on the technical floor of Villa Tugendhat.
Duration will be approximately 90 minutes.
The workshop is designed primarily for children aged 9–14.
Capacity of the workshop is limited. Advance ticket purchase required.
Admission: 70 CZK
The workshop will take place as part of the accompanying programme to the Josef Macek’s Bentwood Furniture exhibition. More information about the exhibition can be found HERE.
The exhibition has been prepared by the National Centre for Furniture Design, a public benefit society, in cooperation with the Brno City Museum, with the support of the town of Bystřice pod Hostýnem and the TON joint-stock company.