Take your aspiring doodlist to this workshop this weekend
Do you see your little one sketching or drawing aimlessly? Well then, she is a doodlist according to dictionary. Though dictionary defines doodling as random drawing or sketches, over the years, it is evolved to be an innovative and contemplative form of art. While many artists around the globe have taken it up as a profession, this art form has become a hobby for kids too.
If you find your child spending hours doodling on her sketchbook, encourage her to pursue it with systematic training. You never know, she may grow up to become a famous designer or illustrator. Here’s good news if you want your child to master the art of doodling. HobbyStation has taken an initiative to nurture the doodling skills of kids through online workshops. Starting from tomorrow (August 21), these one-hour- long Zoom classes conducted of this workshop will continue till the end of the month. There will be 3 batches of these classes conducted in Hindi and English with each batch having 8-10 kids. Here are the batch details:
- Batch 1 – Tuesday and Saturday, 3pm
- Batch 2 – Wednesday and Sunday, 12pm
- Batch 3 – Tuesday and Thursday, 6:30pm
You can book a slot that suits your child through BookMyShow website by paying INR 250.
Why doodle?
Apart from being a great art form that can open many career options for kids, doodling comes with a plethora of cognitive benefits for them. Here is a low-don on them:
Enhances memory: A research published in the journal Applied Cognitive Psychology reveals that doodling increases the capacity to remember information. The study authors theorise that this happens because doodling increases focus and concentration.
Improves non-verbal communication skills: Words are not used in drawing. So, while doodling, your kids will learn to find other ways of communication with the audience and expressing their thoughts.
Brings down stress: A growing body of research reveals that doodling can be instrumental in alleviating stress. While doodling, your kid won't have the performance pressure of creating something perfect. She can draw anything that comes to her mind. This is a relaxing exercise.
Fosters big picture thinking: When you doodling one focusses on the big picture and most important ideas. This activity will be helpful if your child has the tendency to get stuck in details. Doodling is a great exercise to get to the larger picture and perspective.