Workshops
These workshops have been converted to take place online from 3–5 June 2021. Please refer to our website afcc.com.sg for the latest information.
Being the Voice for the Forgotten: Writing For and About Kids with Disabilities ! Hidayah Amin Children’s stories should go beyond fairy tales and fantasy. Readers should be able to read stories about the “forgotten”—children with special needs who are marginalised, hidden and ignored. In turn, these “forgotten” children should be given the opportunity to read the “same” literature as their “normal” peers. Join this interactive workshop to understand, appreciate and advocate having a stronger voice for children who are often left on the sidelines, and re-examine what normalcy is.
Looking Back, Creating Forward ! Jeffrey Tan This in-person workshop is inspired by the legend of Radin Mas Ayu, a princess of the Javanese royal court in Singapore legend. Drama educator Jeffrey Tan will lead participants in a voyage to the past to create content for the future. Using various drama strategies, including Tableau, Thought Tracking, Conscience Alley, and Improvisation, the participants will dive into the shoes of the characters in the legend, while contextualising them into modern times.
Keep Playing! How to Engage Children in the Museum and at Home ! Shereen Tan, Yap Jia En Digital spaces and content are equally important in enabling creators to communicate with their target audiences. In this panel, discover how children learn from embodied experiences and muscle memory, while considering the importance of designing spaces for both structured and incidental learning experiences. Meet two Arts managers who have contributed to innovative art spaces for children’s learning in this striking in-person workshop!
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