We create practical activities to foster a deeper understanding of the archival and historical process.
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Our hands-on workshops are aimed at a wide range of audiences, from hobbyist historians to postgraduate students. Our offerings include:
Family Histories
(Previously conducted online for INTACH,
and in person at the Dr. Bhau Daji Lad Museum, Mumbai)
An introduction for those who want to record their own family histories, conducted in two parts. Part 1 covers topics such as: oral history and oral tradition; where to start if family members have passed; bringing out memories of older individuals; controversial family issues; ethics; techniques used to conduct and store the interviews and what participants can do with their projects. In Part 2, conducted a week later, participants bring in objects and stories, and discuss their own family stories and project ideas. The entire group will provide feedback and input.
Capacity:
10–15
Venue requirements:
Seating space for participants; projector with sound required. Can also be conducted online.
Duration:
Two sessions of 2.5 hours each, one week apart.
Designing Your Oral History Project
(Previously conducted at Sophia College, Mumbai.)
This is a workshop to teach students the importance of using oral histories while conducting research. It details the differences between oral history and oral tradition, why oral history is important, and covers how to design an oral history project – outlining scope, starting the project, how to conduct an oral history interview, etiquette and ethics, and storage considerations.
Age group:
Undergraduate and postgraduate students.
Capacity:
15–unlimited
Venue requirements:
Large hall with space for audience; projector with sound required. Can also be conducted online.
Documenting And Archiving Material Collections
A methodology workshop for postgraduate students, conducted for INTACH Heritage Academy.
This workshop teaches students what makes a good collection. We cover the process of outlining its scope correctly and ensuring that a collection is adequately and efficiently documented so that an individual or institution can make the most of it. We then cover digitising a collection and managing its digital iteration correctly, especially now where personal histories and digital collections are gaining popularity. We also cover the advantages as well as the differences between building a collection for an archive and creating a personal blog about material memory.
Age group:
Postgraduate students completing a related degree.
Capacity:
15–unlimited
Venue requirements:
Large hall with space for audience; projector with sound required. Can also be conducted online.
The archive offers opportunities to engage with our stories and material collection whether you’re a young student or an adult with a passion for history. We conduct talks, lectures, workshops, and seminars for learners of all ages. Get in touch if you’re a school, college, organisation, or individual who would like to set up a learning programme for your cohort in person or online.
