WORKSHOPS
WORKSHOP WITH YOUNG ARTISTS
DANCING COLORS, 2026
“Dancing Colors” is a 90-minute creative session designed for children aged 6–10. Inspired by the famous cut-out artworks of Henri Matisse, this workshop combines art history with hands-on creativity. Children explore color, shape, and composition by cutting bold, organic forms and arranging them into vibrant collages.
The session begins with a short introduction to Matisse and his late-life collage works, followed by guided activities in cutting, arranging, and layering shapes. Children experiment with composition and visual balance before gluing their final designs. The workshop concludes with a gallery walk and group reflection, encouraging creativity, collaboration, and confidence through artistic expression.
This activity nurtures creativity, spatial awareness, fine motor skills, and an appreciation of modern art. The workshop is organized at the Eindhoven Library.
MY FIRST ÇİNİ PLATE, 2026
“My First Çini Plate” is a creative workshop designed for children aged 4–12 and organized at the Eindhoven Library as part of the celebration of International Mother Language Day. The workshop introduces children to çini, a traditional Turkish decorative art known for its colorful patterns and floral motifs. Through a hands-on activity using paper plates, colored paper, and markers, participants create their own decorative “çini-style” plates.
The workshop is conducted in Turkish, offering Turkish-speaking children a meaningful opportunity to experience an art form connected to their cultural heritage while expressing themselves in their mother tongue. At the same time, the activity welcomes children and families from different cultural backgrounds, encouraging cultural exchange and curiosity.
By exploring simple patterns, symmetry, and color, children develop creativity, fine motor skills, and cultural awareness. The workshop creates an inclusive and joyful environment where art becomes a bridge between language, culture, and creative expression.
COLORFUL STONES OF CULTURE, 2025
As part of the Merhaba Eindhoven Festival, organized by Muziekgebouw Eindhoven, this creative workshop invited children aged 6–12 to reinterpret traditional Turkish motifs using modern materials. Inspired by designs such as tulips, stars, and the evil eye, children created their own mosaics using colorful sponge pieces.
“Colorful Stones of Culture” was an inclusive workshop open to children of all nationalities, celebrating creativity, Turkish culture, community spirit, and cultural diversity.
Colorful Faces:
Picasso-Inspired Portraits, 2025
“Colorful Faces: Picasso-Inspired Portraits” is a 90-minute creative workshop for children aged 7–10, organized at the Eindhoven Library. Inspired by the Cubist style of Pablo Picasso, the workshop introduces children to art history while encouraging hands-on creativity.
Children create abstract portraits using cardboard, markers, acrylic paints, and collage materials. They experiment with shapes, colors, and unusual perspectives inspired by Cubism. The session begins with a short introduction to Picasso and is followed by guided art-making activities.
The workshop concludes with a small gallery walk where participants share their artworks. The activity supports creativity, fine motor skills, and self-confidence while introducing children to modern art in a playful and engaging way.
INTO THE WILD: ANIMAL HABITAT DIORAMA, 2025
“Into the Wild: Animal Habitat Diorama” was a 90-minute creative workshop for children aged 7–10, held at the Eindhoven Library in celebration of World Animal Day. Using recycled materials such as shoeboxes, participants designed and built miniature animal habitats through drawing, painting, and collage. The workshop introduced basic concepts of ecosystems and sustainability while encouraging creativity, environmental awareness, and hands-on learning.
