Category: Kids
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The Khan Family: Rediscovering Creativity and Hope at FRENS TABLE
A Story of Hope and Rediscovery The Khan family, a mother and three of her five children, have been attending FRENS Table Rotterdam since our third session. The mother had an active art practice in Syria but was forced to leave it behind when she fled her country. After several years in the UAE, the…
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Art Doesn’t Need Words: Creativity Across Languages
In most of our workshops, participants speak different languages. Some are new to the Netherlands, others have grown up here, and some are still finding their place in between. Dutch, Arabic, Turkish, Farsi, English, Ukrainian or no shared language at all. The room often sounds like an orchestra of languages. At first, it can feel…
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Creativity As a Safe Place To Grow
Even with our best efforts, the modern school environment or large group activities don’t always meet every child’s needs. Some children need more time, more patience, and a space where they can simply be themselves. That’s why we created Kunstmaatjes; an art club designed especially for children who benefit from smaller groups and extra support.…