Week 7 – Kids – Comic Strip on Canva (1/2)

Date: Friday, July 12, 2024

Time: 7:30-9:30 PM

Age: Kids (9-12 years)

Type: Digital Art (on computer)

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Workshop Description: TBA.

Workshop instructions:

1-Please drop your child off 10 minutes before the class starts for check-in. 

2-Parents are not expected to stay with their kids once the class starts. There is a waiting area in the park outside the class building. (For kids who need assistance, please see the Cultural Director, Rehab Alsayad).

3-Dress your children in a comfortable outfit that suits the nature of this activity. 

4-In this 2-part class, kids will dive into the World of Comic Creation! 📚🚀

They will Unlock the magic of storytelling through our exclusive workshop on creating comic strips for kids! Whether your child is a budding artist or a storytelling enthusiast, this workshop is designed to ignite their creativity and empower them with the skills to craft compelling narratives.
In this hands-on workshop, kids will:
🖌️ Learn the fundamentals of comic strip creation using Canva, a user-friendly online tool (remember to bring your laptop). 
📖 Discover the essential elements of a successful story, from character development to plot structure. 
🎨 Develop their unique characters and storylines. 
 
🌟 Gain insights into visual storytelling techniques that captivate young readers.
 
No prior experience is necessary—just bring your imagination and enthusiasm!
 
 
5- On July 12th, kids need to bring a Fully-charged LAPTOP to the workshop. We will introduce the tools on Canva and the elements they can use and reveal some shortcuts and secrets while explaining how this will help us in creating the story. Kids will complete their work at home.
 
6-On July 19th, the workshop will be ONLINE on Zoom at 5:30 PM and will focus on the finishing of their comic strip and giving a presentation to the attendees (parents) in the Zoom session to share their comic strip design and story. 

7-There are washrooms inside the classroom, and there will be a break of 15 minutes. Some refreshments will be served during the break (water-biscuits-juice).

8- This is a non-profit activity to help our children unleash their artistic potential, so your cooperation is highly appreciated.

9- This is a published event on social media; hence, if you do not want your child to be on our media platforms, please let the team know before class starts.

10- Pick up your child at 9:30 PM

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