Group Storytelling and Digital Illustration Workshop
Unlocking Creativity with a Little Help from AI
Unleash creativity in this "Group Storytelling and Digital Illustration Workshop"! This interactive workshop turns storytelling into a team adventure and is ideal for kids in second to sixth grade—and the young at heart.
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It all starts with a spark: Esteban opens with an exciting first line, then students volunteer to add their own sentence till a one-paragraph story is completed.
Next, students choose a part of the story to illustrate, and Esteban uses AI platform ChatGPT to bring the illustration to life, teaching them the basics of writing effective "prompts." Esteban then shows them how he uses Microsoft Paint to polish up the photo, showcasing basic photoshopping tools.
​By the end, the students will have helped create a one-of-a-kind illustrated story—a memorable blend of words and illustrations that leave them inspired to explore these techniques on their own!
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Esteban concludes with his own personal creation, reading a poem, showing its illustration and playing the piano solo piece that inspired them.
Workshop Highlights Video (3:37 minutes)
Esteban Ramirez' workshop is a unique opportunity for young minds and young-at-heart adults to delve into the world of their own artistry, where storytelling and digital illustrations come together to awaken their creativity.
This journey ignites their passion for self-expression, cultivating a lifelong love for the arts, and inspiring them to continue crafting the symphonies of their own creativity in this modern age.
Esteban did a school show today that blew my socks off! It was one of my favorites. He's very heartwarming and taught the children a lot of really cool things about music, poetry, storytelling and the visual arts. And he just made my heart happy because any time we can inspire the kids, we can get them leaving this auditorium wanting to be in one of the arts. What he did today was pretty incredible!
Lorrie Black, Executive Director
Flickinger Center for Performing Arts
Alamogordo, NM
Benefits of Esteban's workshop
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Boosts Creativity: Kids use their imagination to craft a unique, collaborative story.
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Encourages Teamwork: Group storytelling promotes cooperation and respect for others’ ideas.
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Teaches Digital Skills: Kids learn basic illustration and digital editing using ChatGPT and Microsoft Paint.
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Builds Confidence: Sharing ideas with the group fosters self-expression and validation.
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Inspires Multi-Disciplinary Art: Esteban’s poem, illustration, and piano solo showcase the power of blending art forms.
For booking and pricing information, please contact Angelica Brunetti at Angelica@descanso-music.com
