Children channel creativity through “wood tells stories” at SIBF

Designed for children aged five and above, the free and interactive session encourages creativity as young participants use child-friendly jigsaw machines to carve characters from white wooden pieces under expert supervision.

Armed with sketch pens and protective glasses, they crafted their stories from a five-year-old’s bright orange cat with red whiskers to more elaborate designs for older children, each turned into a distinctive wooden magnet to take home.

Safety procedures

Zainab Mohammed, one of the trainers, explained: “This woodworking workshop is for children in the 5+ age group, and we are helping them make fridge magnets. While they are operating the machine, they must keep their aprons and glasses on to prevent dust from the wood from entering their eyes. They can remove the glasses when they do the sanding and colouring of the wood pieces.”

She added: “It is a practical experience that will enhance their dexterity and concentration as well as unleash their creativity. At our lab, we offer one- and two-hour sessions where they can create things based on their ability.”