Gaudí Kids Workshop Officially Launches in Seoul with Creative Open Day at Oil Tank Culture Park
This weekend, as part of our Back to the Origins campaign, we took a small but meaningful step toward reimagining how the next generation connects with creativity, culture, and nature. The launch of the Gaudí Kids Workshop at Seoul’s Oil Tank Culture Park wasn’t just a children’s event, it was a celebration of a deeper philosophy. Inspired by the life and legacy of Antoni Gaudí, the program invites children to return to the roots of design: not through imitation, but by learning from the rhythms of nature, the stories of their surroundings, and the joy of making with their hands. It’s the beginning of a journey, back to where imagination starts.
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October 11, 2025 | Seoul — This past Saturday, the Gaudí Foundation and DesignKids proudly launched the Gaudí Kids Workshop in Korea with a lively opening event at the Oil Tank Culture Park (Tank 1). The afternoon brought together families, educators, and cultural influencers for a joyful celebration of art, architecture, and imagination—marking the beginning of a one-of-a-kind children’s program inspired by the work of Antoni Gaudí.
This launch event was more than just a preview—it was a statement of purpose. It introduced a new way of learning: one that invites children to create, explore, and see the world through Gaudí’s lens. Over 50 children and guests gathered for a free trial workshop, an interactive architecture quiz led by Gaudí Foundation’s Sofya Abramchuk, and a series of performances and talks that brought the spirit of the program to life.
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The event opened with a short creative class where children had a chance to explore the Trencadís mosaic technique, followed by welcome remarks from representatives from the Gaudí Foundation, The Originate Institute, and Lee Jeong-a, founder of DesignKids. A special performance by soprano Yoon Jungbin and pianist Kim Jihoon filled the space with a sense of magic and inspiration, perfectly setting the tone for what this program aims to offer.
“This workshop isn’t about copying Gaudí’s buildings,” shared Alex during his address. “It’s about helping children understand how design can come from nature, from emotion, from culture—and empowering them to create from that place.”
The Gaudí Kids Workshop, running from October 13 to November 28, is Asia’s first Gaudí-inspired children’s learning program. It includes four workshop formats based on Park Güell, Casa Batlló, and the Sagrada Família, with activities tailored to age groups from 6 to 12. Children will explore architectural stories through hands-on crafting, storytelling, and bilingual instruction (Korean and English), using custom-designed workbooks and materials.
As part of the opening, traveling doll artist Lee Kyung-mi (이경미) of Miu’s Garden presented a poetic installation featuring hand-crafted dolls representing the Batlló family, Park Güell, and Gaudí himself—a beautiful, time-traveling homage to Gaudí’s world through fabric and form. Her work, which transforms masterpieces into tactile stories, captured the spirit of wonder and intimacy at the heart of this project.
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Most importantly, the program reinvests all proceeds into expanding access to arts education for children from underserved communities—turning each child’s participation into a gesture of solidarity and shared creativity.
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