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9/1/25, 10:54 AM Dubai International Program for Writing launches third ‘Illustrations for Children's Stories' workshop to enhance creative skills

Dubai International Program for Writing launches third ‘Illustrations
for Children's Stories' workshop to enhance creative skills

Dubai, UAE, 29 August 2025- The Dubai International Program for Writing (DIPW), a key initiative of the
Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation (MBRF), hosted the third edition of the ‘Illustrations for
Children's Stories' workshop at the Mohammed bin Rashid Library. Under the guidance of illustrator Fatima Al-Amri,
the workshop brought together enthusiastic young artists eager to refine their abilities in children's book illustration.

The workshop was designed to enhance the artistic skills of participants by introducing them to modern techniques in
both traditional and digital illustration. It promoted a hybrid approach that encouraged blending both styles to create
high-quality visuals that meet industry standards in children's publishing. The workshop further aimed to empower
artists to utilize AI tools in their work, but only as supportive instruments to maintain the authenticity of their creative
expression.

Instructor Fatima Al-Amri said: “The workshop was designed to feature a comprehensive curriculum that includes
character development, book and cover design, visual scene composition, and the use of digital illustration
techniques to create print-ready works.” Participants also explored mechanisms to analyze outstanding examples of
children's literature, expanding their artistic views and enhancing their skills in visual storytelling.

The workshop incorporated both international and Arabic storytelling models within an analytical framework, which
enabled participants to gain deeper insights into how the connection between text and imagery evolves in children's

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