Sharjah Art Foundation

Sharjah Biennial 16

Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
6 Febuary — 15 June 2025

Course Description

Turn your memories into comics
Course for children

With Wafaa Ibrahim

Dates: Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday 17–21 July 2022
Timings: 5:00 – 7:00 pm
Location: The Flying Saucer
Ages: 6–10
Languages: English and Arabic



In this course, participants will be introduced to comic books, a visual representation of storytelling that combines illustrations and text. The participants will recall a strong memory, regardless of the emotion (happiness, sadness, anger, etc.) they felt at the time, and turn it into a drawing.

Story of an object
Course for children

With Aysha Al Hamrani

Dates: Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, 24–28 July 2022
Timings: 5:00 – 7:00 pm
Location: The Flying Saucer
Ages: 11–15
Languages: English and Arabic



Participants will begin the course by leafing through Corniche, a comic anthology compiling the works of illustrators and comic book artists. After developing a basic understanding of comics and how they can be presented in different styles, participants will create a story inspired by an object of their choice. They will finish their comic by adding colours and text to the illustrations.

Registration

Registration fees: 50 Dhs.

To register for this course, click here

Sharjah Art Foundation is committed to making its programmes as inclusive and accessible as possible. Kindly contact .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) in advance to arrange any support needed during this session. Support could include ramps for wheelchairs, reserved seats for those with hearing impairments to read lips, and sign language interpreters for talks and symposia.

All materials are provided by Sharjah Art Foundation.