Cass Art Sketching Workshop - Kids

Two-day workshop with art teacher and illustrator Rehin Kader! This interactive workshop will explore the core fundamentals of pencil sketching and provide practical techniques, with a course outline that is tailored for children.

Dates: 15 and 22 February
Kids’ sessions: 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Location: Cass Art Qatar, ground floor, Fire Station

About the artist:
With over 35 years of artistic experience, Rehin Kader has earned recognition for his works, which have been exhibited at prestigious galleries, including The White Majlis at the FBQ Museum. Having previously led sketching workshops at Cass Art Qatar, he’s returning by popular demand to offer an extensive 2-day, hands-on course.

Materials to be provided for kids:
•    Sketch Pencil Charcoal
•    Gold Faber Graphite Sketch Set
•    Cass Art Cartridge Pad

Course outline for kids:
15 Feb: Introduction, Basic Drawing Techniques and Composition.
•    Course overview.
•    Basic drawing skills: negative/positive space, gesture drawing, line quality.
•    Proportions and compositions: drawing simple objects and learning balance.
•    Practical application: sketching with learned techniques.

22 Feb: Shading, Self-portrait and Final Portfolio
•    Shading and contrast: techniques for depth, light, and shadows.
•    Self-portrait project: apply shading and proportions to create a self-portrait.
•    Final portfolio: present works and receive feedback.