Plush, Play & Pioneers -
Women in toy design

Women have played a key role in creating some of the best known and most popular toys: from classic dolls and plush toys to building sets, from board games to therapeutic educational toys. These women paid great attention to the needs of children and shaped educational reforms.

The exhibition presents pioneering women who were, or still are, successful in the toy industry, highlighting their creative work, their working conditions and struggle for equality. The women portrayed have had an influence on the world of toys and, through innovation and entrepreneurial spirit, have created a variety of toys that are now represented in museums around the globe.

Events

Programme for the special exhibition

All Events

Trickfilm Workshop


9 am – 12 pm

Basler Ferien Pass: Animated cartoon workshop

Have you ever thought about producing your own animated cartoon? Using plasticine, paper, a tripod and a camera, you and your friends will create a short animated film and add sound to it. Guided by Kaspar Flückiger from trickfilm.ch.
Registration: www.basler-ferienpass.ch

Trickfilm Workshop


9 am – 12 pm

Basler Ferien Pass: Animated cartoon workshop

Have you ever thought about producing your own animated cartoon? Using plasticine, paper, a tripod and a camera, you and your friends will create a short animated film and add sound to it. Guided by Kaspar Flückiger from trickfilm.ch.
Registration: www.basler-ferienpass.ch

Ballone Museum


10 am – 4 pm

Summerparty

It’s high time for another summer jamboree: pop in and join us for some arts and crafts fun, all kinds of games, and culinary delights.

Plush, Play & Pioneers - 
Women in toy design, Wednesday matinée


10 am – 12 pm

Wednesday matinée

Guided tour of the exhibition followed by coffee and cake
Registration requested: info@swm-basel.notexisting@nodomain.comch

Libuse Niklova


10 am – 12 pm

Libuše Niklová – upcycling PET bottles

Make a fun pet figure with moving parts.
Minimum age: 8; limited number of participants
Registration requested: info@swm-basel.notexisting@nodomain.comch

Renate Müller


1 pm – 5.30 pm

Renate Müller – Bauhaus cuddle pillow

Create a throw pillow based on Renate Müller’s designs.
For kids aged 5 or over; they must be accompanied by an adult. Limited number of participants.
Registration requested: info@swm-basel.notexisting@nodomain.comch

Caroline Märklin


10 am – 6 pm

Caroline Märklin – outdoor railway