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9/1/25, 10:56 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

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2025-08-29 07:30:13

(MENAFN- Mid-East Info) 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-
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