Past Workshops

Summer Camp (7-11 years): DIY T-Shirt Design

Bassem Boules

Ignite imagination in this t-shirt design workshop! Watch as the kids infuse personality into plain white T-shirts using an array of tools

Introduction to Procreate

Bassem Boules

Learn to use Procreate for illustrations and animations in this beginner workshop with artist Bassem Boules

Van Cleef & Arpels Emerging Designer Prize 2024: Q&A Webinar

Salim Ahmed

Are you curious about how to apply for the Van Cleef & Arpels Emerging Designer Prize 2024? Join us for an insightful webinar on Zoom where you can have all your questions answered and gain valuable i...

Sikka 2024: Carving Colour

Bassem Boules

Join us for a vibrant postcard-making experience! Through the 'wax crayon etching method,' young artists will craft unique postcards by first drawing with crayons on paper, followed by a layer of bla...

Sikka 2024: Design Your Poster: Recycle and Redefine

Ibrahim Zaki

Ready to think out of the box! Transform ready magazines and posters into new and meaningful creations with Ibrahim Zaki. Discover the art of repurposing materials to convey a fresh message and infuse...

Sikka 2024: Around Al Shindagha - Harmony in Nature

Sara Baali

Join us for an engaging exploration of motif creation influenced by your environment. Through a thoughtful nature walk around Shindagha and hands-on session, participants will translate the aesthetics...

Sikka 2024: Postcard Design

Bassem Boules

Searching for an engaging and imaginative activity for your kids? Join this interactive workshop, where young participants will blend design thinking and the design cycle to craft a heartfelt gift for...

Architectural Illustration - Domestic Strata

Sarah Al Adayleh

Are you interested in exploring the intersection of traditional architectural representation and modern illustration techniques? This workshop offers a unique approach to technical and objective illus...

Sikka 2024: Design Your Poster: Recycle and Redefine

Ibrahim Zaki

Ready to think out of the box? Transform ready magazines and posters into new and meaningful creations with Ibrahim Zaki. Discover the art of repurposing materials to convey a fresh message and infuse...

Winter Camp (8-11 years): All About Origami

Afsheen Zoheb Panwelkar

Through the magic of folding square sheets of paper, participants will create an array of origami wonders, from flowers and plants to vases, birds, animals, and action toys—no glue or scissors needed!...

Dubai Design Week 2023: First Steps For Makers

Lisa Ball-Lechgar

Join Make Works UAE for a fascinating, fact-filled talk on how best to equip yourself for a career as a maker in the UAE. Whether you are an artist or a designer, find out about the support structures...

Dubai Design Week 2023: Intellectual Property Intro for Creatives with Charles Russell Speechlys LLP

This seminar aims to equip designers, artists and other creative entrepreneurs with basic knowledge of Intellectual Property (IP) so that they can leverage their creativity and appropriately protect...