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Khoj After School Creative Innovation Workshop
Khoj is thrilled to introduce the dynamic Khoj After School program - a series of late afternoon and early evening events that will focus on reaching out to the youth of Khirkee through immersive sessions and interactive experiences.
About this edition
Khoj collaborated with Parenting A–Z to host a workshop for the children from the Khirkee community, focused on nurturing creative thinking and entrepreneurial imagination.
The day began with an ice-breaker where participants, aged 12 to 17, were divided into groups and were challenged to build the tallest, most stable structure using only newspaper and tape. This playful exercise quickly brought the group together, opening up conversations about teamwork, innovation, and thinking outside the box.
A large part of the workshop centered around sharing. Each participant spoke about the hobbies and creative practices they enjoy—from painting, baking, and crocheting to candle-making, chocolate packaging, and floral design. These personal interests became a springboard for conversations around how everyday creativity can turn into sustainable, self-driven work. Mentors responded to each idea with individual feedback, and peers offered their thoughts too, creating a space of mutual support, encouragement, and learning.
Later, a hands-on session introduced participants to ethical and creative ways of using social media, including how to build a basic website for free. Using the iconic Amul advertisements as inspiration, the group reflected on effective storytelling and smart marketing strategies for young creators.
The workshop offered time, tools, and attention, giving each participant space to explore their ideas, think practically, and imagine new possibilities for themselves.
Parenting A-Z is a digital parenting peer support community that curates a wide range of activities, events and experiences for kids and adults.
