These workshops were created based on specific requests, you can choose from the existing ones, or we can create a new one together based on your vision or something we develop together.
French Idioms
Age range: 13+
Material: Watercolor
Number of participants: up to 16
Description:
Discover the colorful world of French expressions through art! In this workshop, each person picks one of 16 idioms from different French-speaking countries and uses it to create their own artwork. They can copy the draft and add their own twist: funky outfits, funny faces, unexpected details, or use it just for inspiration. I’ll be there to guide with drawing tips and playful ways to use watercolor.
Personalization:
I would be happy to create the same workshop with idioms from other languages! I speak English, French, Arabic, and German, but I can tailor it to any language you’d like.
This workshop was done at the French Institute of Hamburg and the French Institute of Aachen
Collective Mural: Nuage
Age range: 4+
Material: Colored pencils
Number of participants: 12
Description:
After a reading of my children’s book Nuage, we continue with a creative workshop inspired by the story. Nuage, the main character, appears in 12 drawings I have prepared, each showing her in different scenes, but without her face or clothes. That’s where the kids come in! They imagine and draw Nuage’s expressions, outfits, and little details, bringing her world to life in their own way. When we place all the drawings side by side, they create one big picture, like a magical puzzle coming together piece by piece.
Personalization:
I could do a creative workshop related to any children book!
This workshop was done at the French Institute of Hamburg
Collective Mural: Insect Hotel
Age range: 4+
Material: Colored pencils and/or markers
Number of participants: 12
Description:
In this fun and educational workshop, we start by learning what an insect hotel is and why it’s important for the environment. Each child picks the name of an insect from a box, then draws and cuts it out. Everyone then draws one of the 12 parts of the hotel on an A3 sheet. Once finished, we assemble the 12 pieces to form a big mural, and each child places their insect in its special spot. A playful and creative way to explore the importance of insects and biodiversity!
Personalization:
This workshop was done in German and French. I can also do it in English or Arabic.
This workshop was done at the French Institute of Aachen
Comic strip: Die Maus
Age range: 4+
Material: Colored pencils
Number of participants: –
Description:
Each child gets a comic strip of Die Maus’ adventure with empty speech and thought bubbles. They imagine their own story by writing or drawing in the bubbles, then color the strip to make it their own. A fun and creative way to explore storytelling with their favorite character!
Personalization:
“Die Maus” is a popular German character, but I can create a comic strip featuring any character the audience relates to.
This workshop was done for the Comiciade of Aachen
Maya Akiki - Illustrator 