On Sunday the 20th of September we were delighted to welcome the incredible artist Franka Struys to lead a free workshop for children in Lisbon where they were able to explore ideas of how they saw themselves, their relationships with those around them and their relationship with the natural world. And were able to articulate those ideas through artistic expression at Dona Ajuda.
The afternoon began with an introduction to Franka and her work, and how she finds inspiration within the natural environment around her. Franka later explained to the children how she embraces the natural world in her works by incorporating elements of nature, as well as using pigments derived from minerals to create her own paints.
Participants were supplied with a range of materials, such as paints, coloured markers and glue. Franka also kindly provided an assortment of natural materials like shells, flowers, rocks and minerals, which, inspired by Franka, the participants put to excellent use!
