Rivers of the World Workshop

 Over the course of two days 24 girls designed and made humming birds from fabric. This workshop is part of the Rivers of the World, which is sponsored by the British Council.   This project was inspired by the Humming Birds that are around the Jhelum River, which is near our partner school in Pakistan.  The visiting artists (Shona and Michelle) helped to inspire the girls to create these beautiful birds. 

I had an amazing time making the humming birds from sketching the outline, to stuffing them with scrapes of fabric! I learnt how to sew sequins and how to make their long, thin beaks. Also, I loved making their little feet! Shona and Michelle were so helpful whenever I needed help. Every bird made was one of a kind and all looked amazing. I think it is great being linked to another school, especially in a different country. -Alisa

During the Rivers of the Worlds workshops I  took part in both days  of the experience. I really enjoyed the workshop because it enabled me and hundreds of other children to look into what art is like and how it is expressed in different forms, depending on the culture and traditions.  Rivers of the World was an amazing experience for me and it helped me open my eyes to many more expressions of art. - Amaia Aguinaga

The Rivers of the World workshop was challenging but plenty of fun; while having to make life-size exotic birds from pieces of fabric. The project resulted in a room full of decorative and unique humming birds, all thanks to the great artists Shona and Michelle. They took the time to organise a successful and fun Rivers of the World workshop!- Fatwima Hingah

In the Rivers of the World project, I had so much fun and it was great experience. I loved meeting Shona and her assistant. It was such a privilege to be chosen out of some many girls, i really appreciated it. The best thing about this was making the humming bird and using so many colours and fabrics. the workshop was in the newspaper and my next wish is to meet the school in Pakistan. Priyanha Prabakaran