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Construction 13. Bringing life to this new space
Workshops must be led with a methodology approved by the
9. Establishing the execution procedure and planning the project manager in the QAA space, which is the most adapted
construction to set up these activities.
You have to establish the construction calendar in order to orga-
nise all of the project’s steps with a detailed description of the 14. Identifying students
site’s needs in terms of material and necessary manpower. The The idea is for students, in the frame of their work experience
external service providers with their quotes are selected, trying or end of year project, to host art workshops in schools, via
to privilege local businesses, consultants and local craftsmen. conventions in between administrations.

10. Choosing service providers 15. Offering art workshops
For each external service provider a construction contract is The success of these activities also depend on the school
established, that mentions the different tasks to perform, execu- administration and teaching staff’s motivation. Since all the
tion delays and market prices, the paying method and warranty students in the schools are volunteers, it is necessary to have
period, as well as the order slip. a specific budget for the activities.
11. Starting the construction Recommendations
The architect or construction site manager establishes a con-
struction calendar in order to organiser all of the project’s steps If the Qismi al Ahla project stimulates artistic development in
according to a timetable that takes in account the school sched- children, it also allows them to feel valued because they be-
ule. On site visits have to be done at least once a month. come key players in the transformation of a space. Art practice
diminishes violence by giving children spaces for expression
12. Space opening and to exteriorise their impulses.
You must choose the date correctly so that all different key par- Parents see the school differently and their implication
ticipants may be present, from the craftsmen to the two ministry allows to unlock tensions with the teaching staff. Students in-
representatives, parents and all of the children. The date choice volved discover new work methods and live a practical and
depends on the project limit, work calendar established by the concrete experience.
project manager, etc… The opening is the place to insist on the The project also aims to value craftsmen’s work, happy to
project’s continuation through time an to mobilise new sponsors. be part of a collaborative project that contributes to create a
dynamic in the local economy. Art workshops in schools con- EN Qismi al Ahla space at the Hay Ennour school, Kairouan, 2019
Art workshops in the schools tribute to the democratisation of art and improves the access FR L’espace Qismi al Ahla à l’école Hay Ennour, Kairouan, 2019
to art practices by implicating children, their parents and the
Once the classroom transformation is finished, the space will school staff. Finally, teachers are backed up and encouraged
welcome art workshops hosted by students from art institutes to train themselves, and the Ministries of education and higher
or universities. education notice the importance of art programmes inside
primary state schools.

FR L’espace Qismi al Ahla à l’école Abdelaziz Lasram
Ahla space at the Abdelaziz Lasram school also called
dite Kottab Louzir, médina de Tunis, 2016 EN Qismi al

Kottab Louzir, Tunis medina, 2016

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