SAKAKA: The Braille Fine Art Club held a workshop on recycling date seeds at the 12th Al-Jouf Dates Festival, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Wednesday.

The workshop focused on using local materials to create innovative artworks, promoting sustainability and reflecting local identity. 

The participants learned to transform date seeds into versatile artistic mediums, connecting art with the agricultural heritage of the Al-Jouf region. 

The initiative encourages artists to create works of both aesthetic and environmental value, the SPA stated. 

The club is a part of the national hobby portal Hawi, an initiative of the Quality of Life Program, featuring creative displays and interactive workshops for diverse audiences at the festival.

The club’s art pavilion showcases works from 85 members of all ages, highlighting talent in fine arts, Arabic calligraphy, handicrafts, sculpture, photography, design, and digital art.

The initiative aims to integrate people with disabilities into the cultural scene and promote the use of braille in fine arts.

The club also offers programs for children aged 10 and older to enhance their artistic and social awareness, the SPA reported.

The festival, organized through the municipality of Dumat Al-Jandal governorate, seeks to support farmers, promote their products, and open new investment horizons in the palm and dates sector in line with Saudi Vision 2030. 

The event features 30 farmers, 15 government entities and civil associations, and 40 families engaged in local cottage industries.