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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 - Midd…
Dubai International Program for Writing launches
third ‘Illustrations for Children’s Stories’ workshop
to enhance creative skills
By PR News Desk 29/08/2025
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
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