The enjoyable activity at Sharjah International Book Fair
allowed kids to experience the calming thrill of colouring by pouring paint
The Acrylic Pouring Bears workshop taking place at the ongoing Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) 2023 proved to be an exciting activity for both young children as well as teens visiting the 12-day book fair, which is hosting close to 1,000 creative workshops to spark the imaginations of the younger generation.
Strapping on their mini aprons, the children listened to the careful instructions before grabbing their paint brushes and eagerly colouring their individual bears.
Merrily playing with colours, the kids get to choose three, which they must mix in a pot with four circular strokes before the thick luminous acrylic is poured slowly over the white bear. “We ask them to use only three colours for the pouring because more than three does not look good and less than three is no fun!” said the instructor.
Getting a sense of how colours mix, the simple activity which has no age limit can be enjoyed by children 4 years and older. “Though it seems childish, the activity gives a lot of pleasure to the kids and it is very relaxing,” the instructor added.
Giving finishing touches to spots missed after the pouring, children gleefully place their colourful bears into a takeaway box before leaving the workshop.
Sometimes simple activities can be the most fun.
A matchless opportunity for bibliophiles and book lovers to engage with thousands of industry professionals from across the region, the Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) 2023 runs until 12 November 2023 at the Sharjah Expo Centre.