By passing an object around within a group ("handling") and documenting insights from participants, it is easy to collect knowledge about an object's use. It is an opporutnity to gather wisdom and fresh insights, but also a way to teach and share.
A great activity for:
Considerations:
Do not miss the opportunity to document and share the experience.
Congratulations! Your workshop is underway. Be sure to:
Extend the experience and learnings beyond the workshop! Why not create a beautiful and engaging digital gallery on Cultural Codex?
Be sure to include:
When we were building Cultural Codex, we came across this example of a handling project and digital book created and shared by the Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre, Yellowknife, Northwest Territories. We hope that it inspires you to start (and share) your own workshops.
(http://www.pwnhc.ca/collections/sharing-our-stories/)