A hybrid online in face-to-face illustration workshop is taking place on the afternoon of October 22, 2021 for kids, organised by Kunsthal in Rotterdam. The event will be held in Dutch, so this is an ideal activity for children (and perhaps even their parents) who are learning Dutch.
This is how it works: During the workshop, the poet tells a story and while that is going on, the illustrator draws pictures to accompany the story, projected live for everybody to see. Children can join in and draw their own version and they can share ideas with the other participants. It's about going on a journey and dreaming up funny characters and scenes in your mind's eye!
Photo: Fred Ernst, courtesy of Kunsthal
The workshop is presented by poet Wessel Klootwijk and illustrator Yara Ruby. The workshop took place as a face-to-face event before coronavirus restrictions were put in place. Since mid-2020, it has moved online, but now it continues in hybrid form and has proved to be a great success! Parents are encouraged to be present during the live streaming event - perhaps children might have a suggestion or comment, which parents can assist with.
This online and in-person workshop is presented by Kunsthal Rotterdam. Kunsthal is a famous art museum, located at the edge of Museumpark.
On a typical year, it hosts about 25 exhibitions annually. Kunsthal presents culture in the widest sense of the word: old art, new art, design, photography regarding both high art and popular culture. The Kunsthal building, designed by Dutch architect Rem Koolhaas and open since 1992, is one of the Dutch architectural icons of the 20th century.
Photo: Fred Ernst, courtesy of Kunsthal
This is a free workshop, taking place in the form of a Facebook Live Event and in the auditorium of Kunsthal Rotterdam. Parents can sign their children up in advance and receive a notification when the event is beginning.
Thumb photo: Fred Ernst, courtesy of Kunsthal