School Mediation
Art, Science and Biodiversity school Workshops between the Comédie de Genève and the Voie Verte
From 30 April to 12 June, the art-werk association is offering school classes a cross-border journey to explore the natural resources that shape our daily lives.
As part of the (re)connecting.earth Biennale (03), the Art, Science and Biodiversity Workshops will offer two 45-minute sessions (1 hour 30 minutes) to school classes from Year 5 upwards. They will take place between the Comédie and the Voie Verte, at the exhibition venue.
The third edition of the Biennale of Urban Art and Nature, (re)connecting.earth, explores natural resources through collaboration between artists and scientists. It brings together 55 works by 17 Swiss and international artists and collectives.
As part of this event, the art-werk association is offering interactive and creative workshops for school groups from 30 April to 12 June, starting at the Comédie de Genève, right next to Eaux-Vives station. Pupils will move between several artworks as far as the edge of the Voie Verte.
Supervised by art-werk facilitators, the children discover artworks in dialogue with scientific contributions and experiment with forms of creative expression themselves. The activities alternate between outdoor and indoor sessions, with covered spaces available if necessary, and allow participants to explore different aspects of natural resources – materials, energy and everyday objects – through playful and sensory approaches.
Registration for DIP classes : https://edu.ge.ch/site/ecoleetculture/activite/5p-8p-biennale-reconnecting-earth-03-ateliers-art-science-et-biodiversite-entre-la-comedie-et-la-voie-verte/
Registration for other classes : contact@art-werk.ch
Educational materials
The educational and curatorial teams have prepared this educational resource to accompany a visit to the (re)connecting.earth Biennale. It is intended for teachers at the elementary, middle, and high school levels.
It provides a clear overview of the project and its theme : Sensitives Resources, as well as suggested itineraries tailored for school groups. It also includes fact sheets on the works and artists, as well as thematic guides to help make the connection between art, science, and the environment.
You will also find an activity booklet to do in class, related to the works.
Together, these resources serve as a tool to prepare for, support, and extend the visit, whether independently or with guidance.
Treasure Hunt along the Biennale
Three scavenger hunts have also been designed to help visitors explore the biennial in a fun and self-guided way. They are divided into three routes: around the Comédie, between the start of the Voie Verte and Chêne-Bourg, and between the Chêne-Bourg train station and Thônex.
They take the form of treasure maps inviting participants to search for the artworks, answer short questions, and complete small creative activities. Designed to be accessible and engaging, these materials encourage active exploration of the route. All you need is the treasure hunt map folded in four and a pencil to participate.
