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Each child began by personalising the rim of their tambourine with their name before moving on to decorate the wooden surface using bright acrylic markers and pens. The instructor guided the group with warmth and encouragement, inviting them to explore their ideas freely and transform a simple musical instrument into a personal keepsake.
“Children naturally gravitate toward both music and drawing,” the instructor said. “This activity gives them a chance to blend the two. They get to design an instrument that reflects their personality, and then make music with something they created with their own hands.”
As the young artists worked, laughter mixed with the jingle of tambourine beats, creating a lively and joyful atmosphere. The designs were as varied as the children themselves: clusters of flowers, cartoon heroes, colourful patterns, smiling faces, and even a sketch of the Burj Khalifa.
“I drew flowers because they make me happy,” said Amna, proudly holding up her instrument. Yahya, focused on the final details of his design, added, “Mine has Goku from Dragon Ball Z. He’s my favourite superhero.” Reem shared that she wanted her tambourine “to smile back” at her, while Rubina said she sketched “trees dancing in the wind.”
Once the artwork was complete, the children gathered in a circle for a musical game that had them passing a tambourine around to increasing laughter and excitement. The final three participants each received small surprise gifts, ending the session on a celebratory note.
In addition to offering a creative outlet, the workshop gave children a sense of accomplishment and ownership, sending each participant home with a handmade instrument and a memorable experience. “The goal is to build both creativity and confidence,” the instructor said. “Every child left with something uniquely theirs.”
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