Traditional Wire Car Making Taught at Science Center Workshop
Ali Rıza İşçi, known for making nostalgic wire cars in Demirci, came together with children at a parent-child workshop held at Bilim Demirci.
69-year-old Ali Rıza İşçi, known for crafting nostalgic wire cars, contributed to the development of manual skills by teaching children and their families traditional toy-making at a parent-child workshop held at Bilim Demirci.
Event Held at the Science Center
A meaningful gathering took place at the Design Workshop of Bilim Demirci, which was opened to service in September 2025 by the Demirci Municipality with the support of TÜBİTAK and the T3 Foundation.
The parent-child workshop held at the center allowed traditional toys to meet the new generation and enabled families to spend productive time together.
Wire Car and Toy Designs
69-year-old Ali Rıza İşçi, known for traditional wire car making, guided children and their families during the event.
Participants produced their own toys by designing wire cars, swings, and cradles using construction wire, nippers, and pliers.
Educational Activities of the Workshop
Ayşe Nur Tutan, a teacher at the Bilim Demirci Design Workshop, stated that education has been provided in five different workshops at the center for a year.
These activities carried out at the center aim to support children with both scientific and manual skill-oriented activities.
Participants' Views
Ali Rıza İşçi stated that they aimed to help children stay away from technological devices, develop their manual skills, and dream.
Parent Özcan Değirmenci, who attended the event with his daughter, and student Ela Naz Değirmenci also expressed their satisfaction with the work done.