Evening for Educators: Drawing Like Raqib Shaw (Grades K–5)

Step into the dazzling world of Raqib Shaw, a Kashmir-born, London-based artist whose vibrant paintings highlight themes of identity, struggle, and hope. In this after-hours workshop, connect with fellow educators and learn about Shaw’s artistic process. Education staff will lead a guided viewing of Shaw’s exhibition, “Raqib Shaw: Ballads of East and West,” in the Huntington Art Gallery using our See-Think-Do learning framework. Then, participate in a hands-on drawing activity inspired by Shaw’s unique process of photographing and tracing self-portraits—an approach you can adapt for your own classroom.

Key Details

• This program aligns with California State Standards.
• We recommend wearing comfortable shoes. A portion of the workshop involves standing and walking on wood and concrete paths.

Program Schedule

5:30 p.m. | Welcome and introduction to Raqib Shaw
5:45 p.m. | Dinner with peers
6:15 p.m. | Guided viewing and art activity
7:50 p.m. | Workshop wrap-up

This event is also available for grade 6–12 educators on Wed., Jan. 29.