Ministry of Culture, Tourism organizes workshop in field of drawing, plastic arts
The Ministry of Culture and Tourism, through the Fine Arts Sector at the Sana'a Gallery, organized a training workshop in drawing and fine art, funded by the Heritage and Cultural Development Fund.
The workshop targeted 50 participating artists, students, and talented individuals. The workshop included training in sculpture, oil painting, and pencil drawing, and aimed to develop the artistic and creative skills of the participants and introduce them to various fine art techniques and materials.
Minister of Culture Dr. Ali Al-Yafei emphasized the importance of these workshops in honing talents and strengthening the connection of creativity to national identity and the nation's issues, most notably the Palestinian cause. He affirmed the ministry's readiness to support talented individuals with all available resources.
Sector officials also emphasized that the workshop provided a space for exchanging experiences, featuring more than 50 artworks ranging from painting to Arabic calligraphy and sculpture.
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