Qatar Foundation’s Lawh Wa Qalam: M. F. Husain Museum invites children, families, and schools to experience art beyond observation through guided school tours, hands-on workshops, and immersive learning activities.

A new addition to Qatar’s cultural landscape, Lawh Wa Qalam: M. F. Husain Museum, which opened in November 2025 in Education City, celebrates the life and work of one of modern art’s most influential figures, Maqbool Fida Husain.

Located in Education City, Lawh Wa Qalam: M. F. Husain Museum encourages exploration and exchange through galleries, immersive spaces, and creative programs, with workshops that launched in December set to run throughout the year.

Speaking about how the workshops allow participants to engage with M. F. Husain’s artworks and put those ideas into practice through drawing, collage, and mixed‑media activities, Ameera M. Al-Aji, Community Arts Lead, QF Communication Initiatives, said: “Children especially respond well to identifying colors, shapes, symbols, and cultural references in the artworks.

“It makes them feel confident, observant, and involved. The collaborative elements, such as group collages, are particular highlights – helping them express their own memories and identities while working together.

Activities range from guided school tours and panel discussions to hands-on creative practices, including drawing and painting. Additionally, a number of the workshops will be run in collaboration with Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art.

“The sessions help children make them feel more confident – they’re learning to express themselves, try new materials, and share their thoughts without fear of being wrong. And the mix of guided exploration and creative freedom lets them enjoy the process while still feeling supported,” said Al-Aji.

“Most importantly, the workshops leave participants with a positive emotional experience. They walk away feeling proud of what they created, more curious about art, and happy to have shared something meaningful with others.”

For more information about Lawh Wa Qalam: M. F. Husain Museum or to register for upcoming programs, visit https://lawhwaqalam.org.qa/ and follow on Instagram at @lawhwaqalam.

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