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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 - Midd…
Dubai International Program for Writing launches
third ‘Illustrations for Children’s Stories’ workshop
to enhance creative skills
August 30, 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.
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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.
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