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5/15/24, 1:50 PM Dubai International Program for Writing launches Workshop on Creating Illustrations for Children’s Stories | MENAFN.COM
creativity, which comes in line with the MBRF’s vision to nurture creativity among participants.
It further serves as an ideal platform for talents to improve their drawing skills and explore

newer avenues in innovation and creative methods to illustrate children’s stories. The key goal
of the workshop is to produce artworks and publications that are engaging for children and

young adults, further promoting a culture of reading and a passion for books.”
The workshop, spanning over two months, will commence on 20 May 2024, at the
Mohammed bin Rashid Library (MBRL). It will feature a diverse range of activities and training

sessions, which will be led by author and illustrator Fatima Al-Amiri. Participants will gain

access to an array of innovative tools and techniques, which include the latest artistic styles
and visual effects that enable them to create engaging illustrations for children’s literature.

Furthermore, the workshop offers a unique opportunity to learn the latest trends in illustration

and design. It aims to equip talents with the skills and make them adept in various illustration

methods. It also seeks to enhance perception and foster creative thinking by helping

participants unleash their imagination and explore new ways of creative expression.
Additionally, it aims to motivate talents to engage in illustration design with an innovative and

inspiring approach centered on children’s stories.

The MBRF has been committed to its mission of opening avenues to foster creativity among
the youth by launching this initiative. It recognizes the key role of youth in the knowledge

ecosystem, including its development and dissemination.

In recent years, DIPW has achieved notable milestones in various Arab countries, such as

Kuwait, Tunisia, Morocco, and Egypt. It remains committed to supporting and promoting

emerging Arab talents in the field of children’s writing within the UAE and beyond.

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