Design your own ancient Egyptian jewellery

A guided kids school holiday workshop creating jewellery inspired by ancient Egyptian objects in the museum.

Tuesday 4 July, 1-3pm: a workshop for kids to create their own amulet and necklace design and learn more about Egyptian art and jewellery.

Imagine you are an ancient Egyptian person who is preparing for their journey to the afterlife. Inspired by the Chau Chak Wing Museum’s collection of Egyptian jewellery, design and create an amuletic necklace which will offer protection on your journey.

Select beads and a pendant based on their symbolic and magical properties. What powers do you want for your journey? Bravery, protection, rebirth, intelligence?

Your necklace is not just for decoration. It is a vital tool for making it safely to the afterlife.

Booking essential.

Cost $10 per child (parents, carers and guardians free).

Workshop designed for 8-15 year olds.

Header image, objects left to right: Amuletic necklace of gold, faience and semi precious stones, 18th Dynasty (Attributed), Egypt, NM68.25; Taweret amulet, Late Old Kingdom to Ptolemaic Period (2323 BC - 30 BC), Egypt, NM64.472.5; Carnelian Bes amulet, New Kingdom (1550 BC - 1070 BC), Egypt, NM84.77; Faience beads and stone amulets strung as a necklace, Middle Kingdom-Late Period 2055-332 BC, Egypt, NM67.63; Gold amulet, Eye of Horus, Ptolemaic period (332 BC - 30 BC), Egypt, NM65.66. All Chau Chak Wing, Nicholson Collection.

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$10 per child