Labor M is the art education programme of Schloss Biesdorf, the municipal gallery of the Berlin district of Marzahn-Hellersdorf.

Within the different event formats, we develop approaches to contemporary art for people of all ages. We offer guided tours of the exhibitions, workshops and other events for children, adults and families and develop artistic-practical projects for schools.

Videos, digital workshops and materials on the exhibitions can be found in the media library. You are also welcome to visit our YouTube channel. But there are also offers on site – you can find them below under "Actions and Workshops".

Open workshop at the weekend

Zoetrope – Time in a loop

The zoetrope, also known as a magic lantern, which uses simple optical means to create the illusion of movement, was a popular toy in the 19th century. A sequence of individual images rotates in a drum and, when viewed through narrow slits, merges into a flowing sequence of movements. However, the movement does not progress, but repeats itself endlessly. Time stands still in the zoetrope.

Based on the theme of the exhibition Time is an Ocean, visitors to the open workshop can build their own zoetropes to take home: small wonder drums in which waves roll endlessly, birds fly on and on, figures circle tirelessly in dance, or raindrops create endless concentric rings in the water.

Limited number of participants. Registration is requested.

„Open Workshop“ events are hosted by fluent English speakers and can be run bilingually.

Saturday, December 13, 2025, as well as January 10, January 31 and February 21, 2026, 3:00–6:00 p.m. 

Contact, Enquiries & Registration

LABOR M
Art education in Schloss Biesdorf

For further questions and registrations please send an e-mail to kontakt(at)labor-m.berlin.

• www.labor-m.berlin
• labormbiesdorf @ instagram
• Labor M Art Mediation @ facebook

– all offers are free of charge –

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