‘Project Human’ aims at developing aesthetic awareness, an
erudite sense of form and a keen understanding of the different
media in children ages 6 to 14. A healthy environment has been
created in which positive social and cultural interaction is
possible. Through ‘Project Human’, Dar al-Anda hopes to
contribute positively to the development of the society of the
future.
To achieve these goals, Dar al-Anda will host free workshops,
‘hands on’ classes in drawing, sculpture, pottery, music, etc.
given by specialized teachers.
Such an ambitious project would of course benefit from the
support of concerned parties.
Summery of project ( Insan):
Insan, is a venue that is created for the children of Jabal Al
Weibdeh; it is one of the main foundations of Dar Al-Anda that
cares and focuses on children of the neighbourhood. Offering a
public library that opens two hours daily.
We offer art lessons, reading sessions as well as drama
workshops. The library provides two computers at no charge; in
addition a librarian is present at all times.
Our aim is to achieve an informal method of education, where
team work and unity between the children is highly encouraged.
Another goal that we pay much attention to is bringing out the
youthful creativity within the child's soul. Throughout all of
this we constantly expose them to the world of art and educate
them with various artistic methods.
Informal direction can concentrate on the children's needs
without applying any pressure on them on the contrary a relaxed
and loving working atmosphere are the basis of which Insan works
by.
Participants:
We target the age group from 8-14 years old.
Workshops Between 2002-2008 :
Freedom of the child's mind is a priority. This is achieved by
allowing them to work as they please. Along the way of
implementing Insan's beliefs, the process rather than the result
becomes the main focus, we only
teach them
how to use materials and mix colours. We want to plant a sense
of self confidence within them and give them their independence
so that they can research, produce and gain an income out of
their own production sales.
On the course of a year, we have had five workshops which
include:
Coming up workshops
·
A Hand made recycled paper workshop. (Teaching them to design
cards using recycled papers and work on selling them in hopes to
teach them how to get an income).
To be in Summer 2008 with Egyptian artists Mohammad Abu Al Naja.
·
A traditional dolls (grandmother version).
·
A workshop to document the folkloric games by making
traditional dolls and samples by the kids.
·
A workshop to document all children rhythms with drawings.
The location:
Jabal Al-Weibdeh is one of the oldest spots in Amman which used
to be the elite area in the mid thirtees, afterwards Amman
expanded, and fifty years later this became a place for low
income earners and the elites moved to the outskirts of the
city.
My husband and I were searching for a unique place and our
search was over once we found Dar Al-Anda with the help of the
leading engineering company (Omraniah), General manager Mr.
Bassem Al-Shihabi donated the renovation plan for Al-Anda, it
took a year to renovate it and a baby was brought to life.
Dar Al-Anda is an art gallery; from the sales of our paintings
and art we managed to pay our bills and expenses for Insan.
All above is a personal achievement and our project has not
received any support from any official part,It Is mainly
sponsored by Majdoline Al Ghezawi and Saleh Al Ghoul, so in
order to continue we are always happy to sell some art work
The Children’s Library:
Jebel Luweibdeh hosts al-Anda, and in turn al-Anda hosts the
children of the residents of Luweibdeh. It has designated one of
its buildings as a children’s public library that opens its
doors daily for two hours. Neighbors interact and cooperate!
Work shops pictures:
