School Culture Day Scheme
The purpose of the programme is to encourage schools to arrange students to visit and participate in various tailor-made cultural activities in performing venues, museums or libraries under the management of the Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD). It is hoped that these activities can broaden the exposure of the students and complement their life and learning with culture.
2026/27 Activity – Conservation DIY
Programme 1: Artefacts + Science = Conservation
Science is essential for understanding the material composition of artefacts and their degradation mechanisms. Scientific analytical techniques can help conservators gain a deeper understanding of the artefact condition and develop appropriate treatment plans. In this activity, applying scientific knowledge in artefact conservation will be introduced. Students will experience fun and challenges of conservation work by creating plaster models and gilding with metal alloy leaf.
Programme 2: Copy and Paste: The Production of a Clay Print Libretti
Before photocopiers became widespread, copying Libretti in Cantonese Opera used to be in 4 different ways, namely hand-copying, clay printing, stencil and stereotype printing. Among them, clay printing was the simplest and the most cost-effective method, and therefore prevailed throughout the 1930s to 1970s. In this workshop, students will learn the clay printing techniques and the common mounting method for paper artefacts in museums.
Target: S.1 - S.3 students