Skill Based Art Workshop – ‘Best out of Waste’
An engaging skill-based ‘Best out of Waste’ Art Workshop was conducted on 7 May 2026 at Garden High School IISER Kolkata Campus for the students of Class 8. The event allowed students to explore their creativity through practical learning, focusing on craftwork made with ice cream sticks. The session was conducted by distinguished resource persons and art enthusiasts: Rubi Karmakar Ganguli, Principal of the Art Department and Assistant Professor, St Mary’s B.Ed. College, Ranaghat; Rohit Guha, (M.A. in English, B.Ed.) student of Fine Arts at Vision Art Academy; and Soumita Biswas (M.A. in English, B.Ed.), student of Fine Arts at Vision Art Academy and Assistant Teacher at Indira K.G. School, Kanchrapara.
Under the expert guidance of the facilitators, the students learned techniques of designing, assembling, and decorating with ice cream sticks to create unique artistic items. The event was highly interactive and proved to be both educational and enjoyable for all participants.