Programme 1: Copy and Paste: The Production of Clay Print Libretti

Before the widespread adoption of photocopiers, mass production of libretti was inhibited.  The number of libretti produced depends on the scale of the troupe and the cast of the play.  Libretti in Cantonese Opera used to be produced in 4 different ways, namely hand copying, clay printing, stencil printing and stereotype printing.  Among these printing methods, clay printing was the simplest and the most cost-effective method, and therefore prevailed throughout the 1930s to 1970s.  In this workshop, under the guidance of our conservators, students can learn the techniques of clay printing as well as the commonly used mounting method for paper artifacts in museums.

Programme 2: Delicate Dyeing: Exploring Textile Production and Fabric Dyeing Techniques