A private school in India has opened a studio where students can draw and paint for free.
The Ryan Creative Studio, powered by Faber Castell, is designed "to provide a holistic experience where young minds can explore and create without any predefined boundaries," the school says in a press release.
The wood-cased pencils and other art supplies are provided by the company, which says in a statement that "for nearly 3 centuries, Faber- Castell has been a creative companion to school kids and artists alike, providing products and tools that inspire them to unleash their creativity."
Ryan International School in Chembur is the first school of its kind in India to open a creative studio, reports the Wall Street Journal.
Ryan Group of Schools, which has schools in the US, Europe, and Asia, says it plans to open similar studios in other cities.
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