What if you could bring your drawings to life—turning simple sketches into moving projections? That’s exactly what students at The Doon School’s Young Creators Programme experienced in an innovative DIY Projectors Workshop led by architect and designer Anshk Kumar.
From ancient cave paintings to modern light projections, visual storytelling has shaped cultures for centuries. In this hands-on session, students in D & C Form (Class 7 & 8) discovered the magic of light, optics, and animation—all while building their own projectors using nothing more than paper cups and wrapping sheets!
From Sketch to Projection: A Hands-On Experience
Guided by Ansh Kumar, co-founder of Tiny Farms Lab, students explored inspiring artworks before sketching their own reimaginings of a “headless body”—some gave it a light bulb, car wheels, gloves, or even a PS5 as a head! They then constructed DIY projectors and experimented with different surfaces, angles, and techniques to bring their animations to life.
But this wasn’t just about art—it was about curiosity, problem-solving, and discovery. A Stanford study found that students engaged in design-based learning perform 30% better in creative problem-solving and adaptability to complex challenges. By working through challenges and refining their creations, students in this DIY Projectors workshop gained insights into light and optics while sharpening their storytelling and critical thinking skills.
What Students Had to Say about the DIY Projectors Workshop:
💡 “I never thought light art could be this simple!”
🎨 “This workshop made me appreciate art so much more.”
🌟 “Watching my own abstract creations projected was amazing!”
Curated by Earthlab Club, workshops like these make learning immersive and experiential, giving students opportunities to learn by doing. By blending art, science, and creativity, these sessions spark curiosity and innovation in young minds.
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