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In anticipation of Hayy Explorers launch in 2023, Art Jameel is collaborating with Yajoob to present The Maze of Curiosity, a two-month children’s programme anchored around a thought-provoking and interactive installation celebrating children’s innate sense of wonder and curiosity.
The Maze comes with its own programme of discussion panels, workshops, and drop-in activities designed to pique curiosity and to invite children, parents, educators alike to approach the role of art and play as a launching pad for bigger questions.
Keep an eye out on this space for weekly updates on mind-bending workshops and activities.
SIXTH WEEK PROGRAMME
Stories and Scenes: Diorama Making
Saturday Dec 24,
4:00 pm – 6:00 pmDioramas put kids’ scene building artistry into work as they decide characters and elements to put into a box. During this activity, they will use printed elements and arrange them in a pop-up box.Workshop by Hayy Jameel – Ages 7+
| Activity | Brief |
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| Parents and Educator’s Workshop by Dalia Toonsi Saturday Dec 24, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm |
Join Dalia Toonsi in this closed discussion exploring the importance of engaging children in conversations around art and the concepts they carry.Workshop by Dalia Toonsi Parents and Educators |
| Origami & Paper Crafts
Dec 21 – Dec 24, All Day |
Fold squares of paper into shapes and creatures. Drop-in Activity All welcome on a first come basis. |
| Collage: Fantasy Landscapes
Dec 21 – Dec 24, All Day |
This collage making session will have kids painting and cutting out shapes for a matisse-esque collage. Drop-in Activity All welcome on a first come basis. |
FIFTH WEEK PROGRAMME
| Activity | Brief |
|---|---|
| Puppet Animal Stampede Saturday Dec 17, 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm |
Children imagine and make a collection of animal puppets using craft paper and mixed media art materials. This workshop will encourage kids to think of animal characters as puppets they can use for storytelling. Workshop by Hayy Jameel – Ages 7+ |
| Stamps & Prints
Dec 14 – Dec 17, All Day |
Make prints and patterns using a variety of printing methods. Drop-in Activity All welcome on a first come basis. |
| Cardboard Creatures
Dec 14 – Dec 17, All Day |
Children use paperboard shapes to make fantastical creatures and abstract sculptures. Drop-in Activity All welcome on a first come basis. |
FOURTH WEEK PROGRAMME
| Activity | Brief |
|---|---|
| Facade Workshop: Design Your Own Saturday Dec 10, 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm |
A pop-up and mixed media design the Hayy Facade imagined and created by kids. Children will use foam, craft paper, glue, pipe-cleaners etc. to create their own interpretation of the Hayy Facade.Workshop by Hayy Jameel – Ages 7+ |
| Origami
Dec 7 – Dec 10, All Day |
Fold squares of paper into shapes and make origami creatures. Drop-in Activity All welcome on a first come basis. |
| Stack-it! Abstract Cardboard Sculptures
Dec 7 – Dec 10, All Day |
Children use paperboard shapes to make abstract sculptures. Drop-in Activity All welcome on a first come basis. |
THIRD WEEK PROGRAMME
| Activity | Brief |
|---|---|
| Collage Landscapes Saturday Dec 3, 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm |
Inspired by Hayy Art’s latest exhibition ‘The Mountains Quiver in Anticipation’, this collage making session will have kids planning landscapes, cutting out shapes and creating their own ripped paper sceneries.Workshop by Hayy Jameel – Ages 7+ |
| Mosaic
Nov 30 – Dec 3, All Day |
Create your own masterpieces using pieces of coloured / crepe paper following your imagination or printed design. Drop-in Activity All welcome on a first come basis. |
| Stack-it! Abstract Cardboard Sculptures
Nov 30 – Dec 3, All Day |
Children use paperboard shapes to make abstract sculptures. Drop-in Activity All welcome on a first come basis. |
SECOND WEEK PROGRAMME
| Activity | Brief |
|---|---|
| Magnetic Maze
Saturday Nov 19, |
A labyrinth is made on craft paper and using magnets, kids help find a creature its way out of the maze. Workshop by Hayy Jameel – Ages 7+ |
| Going in Circles
Nov 16 – Nov 19, All Day |
Children naturally enjoy solving puzzles and this activity invites them to make their own. Drop-in Activity All welcome on a first come basis. |
| Wall Collage
Nov 16 – Nov 19, All Day |
Using abstract shapes on magnetic sheets, children create a magnetic collage on the wall. Drop-in Activity All welcome on a first come basis. |
FIRST WEEK PROGRAMME
| Talk Title | Brief |
|---|---|
| Making of the Maze: The Importance of Play and Exploration
Saturday Nov 12, |
Behind the scenes insights and why we design for children. Panel with Art Jameel Learning Team & Yajoob Team. |
| Play in The Life of Our Children
Saturday Nov 12, |
A dialogue with Dr. Heba Hariri on the psychological and spiritual influence of play in the life of children. |
| Creative Placemaking for children and its Impact on Society
Saturday Nov 12, |
Can spaces of play lead to social change? Panel with Rola Badkook, Dr. Noura Ghabra and Norhan Alshini. |
| Activity | Brief |
|---|---|
| Imagine the Future of Jeddah! – Interactive Neighbourhoods
Saturday November 12, |
Kids plan and map out a technology-integrated neighbourhood using cardboard sheets, coding, and creativity. Workshop by Manassa of Innovation (MOI) – Ages 9+*Registration Required |
| Stamping Frenzy!
Nov 9 – Nov 12, All Day |
This short activity is all about using hand-made stamps and ways of printing. Drop-in Activity All welcome on a first come basis. |
| Tiny Abstracts
Nov 9 – Nov 12, All Day |
Kids paint on mini canvases abstract shapes from their imagination. Drop-in Activity All welcome on a first come basis. |
