From music to science, storytelling to robotics, sports to hand making and more, Kids
Workshops at the Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival (SCRF 2023) this year, are
offering innumerable and invaluable avenues to children of all age groups to explore
their interests and discover new talents in them. The ‘Collage Art’ workshop on Sunday
morning was one such outlet of creative expression thoroughly enjoyed by a packed
room of young artists and creators, who manifested their imaginations with collage-
making’s ‘cut and stick’ approach.
Attendees had an array of materials at their disposal, including newspaper and
magazine pages, collage making tools, blank sheets of paper, and glue to make their
collages at the workshop supervised by Sara Mezher, a seasoned artist with a wealth of
experience in collage art.
“The process of hand making art not only fosters children’s artistic development, but
also familiarises them with the concept of recycling via some forms of it”, Sara noted
highlighting the specific value of added value in teaching them collage making
She also pointed out that besides training young minds, “SCRF’s diverse activities
provide children a platform to engage with their peers in creating an inclusive and
welcoming space to explore and express themselves for years to come”.
The workshop had a vibrant and dynamic atmosphere, buzzing with the energy of
children fully immersed in the process of creating their collages. Some children created
unique concepts out of different pictures, calligraphies and shapes and others produced
spotless symmetrical shapes.
As with all the children’s tailored activities at (SCRF), hand making workshops provide
an opportunity for children to experiment with different techniques and methods, unlock
their artistic potential and bring visions to life while training their minds. The 2023 edition
has a lot to offer and the activities are going on till May 14 th at Expo Center Sharjah.