Youngsters at the ongoing Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) 2023 are enjoying a delightful activity called Acrylic Pouring Bears. The 12-day book fair offers nearly 1,000 creative workshops for kids, sparking their imaginations.

Equipped with tiny aprons, children eagerly followed instructions, wielding paintbrushes to color their own bear creations. With three colors of their choice, they mixed these in a pot with four circular strokes before carefully pouring the vibrant acrylic onto the white bear. The instructor advised using only three colors for the best results, as more can be overwhelming, and fewer are less fun.

This creative endeavor, suitable for kids aged 4 and older, provides a valuable lesson in color mixing. "Though it seems childish, the activity gives a lot of pleasure to the kids and is very relaxing," the instructor mentioned.After adding finishing touches, the children joyfully placed their colorful bears into takeaway boxes.

In this joyful and simple activity, kids are discovering the fun side of art. For book lovers and bibliophiles, the SIBF 2023 is an unparalleled opportunity to engage with industry professionals and runs until November 12, 2023, at the Sharjah Expo Centre.