PH Consulate General in Jeddah Hosts Free Artists’ Workshop for OFW’s Children

PHOTO: The Philippine Consulate General in Jeddah continued the celebration of National Arts Month by giving a free artists’ workshop for children of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) on 25-26 February 2019.

The children came to the workshop with painting supplies ready at hand. Consul General Edgar Badajos opened the workshop and commended the young participants for taking the time out to learn more about the rich artistic history of the Philippines.

In the workshop proper, Vice Consul Alfred Guiang gave a lecture on Philippine artistic traditions. This was followed by another short talk on the basics of painting by Architect Larry Villanueva and Mrs. Lila Buenaseda, and an invitation for those present to take part in making their own artistic creations through the medium of paint and canvas.

The workshop concluded with a live painting demonstration by members of “Senses Artists,” a local Saudi youth arts group, who also assisted those present in creating their own works of art. (Jeddah PCG photos)