Past Workshops

Summer Camp 2023 (7-11 years): Expressive Hands

Victor Sitali

Join us for an exciting session led by Tashkeel member and fine artist, Victor Sitali. In this engaging workshop, children will embark on a creative exploration of the expressive power of our hands.

Summer Camp 2023 (7 - 11 years): Visual Storytelling

Anja Bamberg

Get ready for a captivating workshop that unleashes the power of visual storytelling! Join us as artist Anja Bamberg guides young artists on an immersive journey through the collection of Al Safa Libr...

FULL WEEK: Summer Camp 2023 (7 - 11 years)

Join us for an unforgettable experience filled with imagination, skill development, and plenty of fun! Our summer camp program is packed with a diverse range of engaging activities that will unleash y...

Shades of Nature: Pigment Making

Tilika D’Souza

Immerse yourself in the timeless connection between art and nature as we embark on a captivating journey into the world of pigment making!

Etchfest 2: Aquatint

Diego Mendoza

During the 5-hour workshop, participants will learn how to properly prepare their copper plates, apply spray aquatint evenly, create a range of tones through step biting, and remove unwanted marks or ...

Etchfest: Soft ground & hard ground

Diego Mendoza

Join this printmaking workshop and discover the ancient technique of etching. The intaglio printing method involves using metal plates, such as zinc, copper, or aluminum, to create an image through g...

Sunday Funday: Collaged Fruits

Bassem Boules

Cut, paste, paint, repeat! Join artist Bassem Boules in a captivating painting and drawing workshop that explores the world of color, texture, and value. Using a variety of fruits as inspiration, youn...

Sunday Funday (7 - 12 years)

Join us every Sunday for art and design workshops for 7 - 12 year olds! Each workshop is designed to give the participants the freedom to express themselves and enjoy a new creative process each day. ...

Realistic Portrait Drawing in Charcoal

Bassem Boules

Unlock your artistic potential with our two-day portrait workshop led by artist Bassem Boules! In this hands-on workshop, you'll learn the step-by-step process and materials required to create stunnin...

Artist-led Exhibition Guided Tour (12 – 1 pm) | Nooks of Power

Sophiya Khwaja

Join Sophiya Khwaja on a tour of her first solo show in the UAE. ‘Nooks of Power’ explores five different types of individual power. Thematically connected yet dramatically different in size, subject ...

Artist-led Exhibition Guided Tour (11am–12pm) | Nooks of Power

Sophiya Khwaja

Join Sophiya Khwaja on a tour of her first solo show in the UAE. ‘Nooks of Power’ explores five different types of individual power. Thematically connected yet dramatically different in size, subject ...

Sunday Funday: Camouflage Drawing Challenge

Bassem Boules

Get ready for a fun and engaging activity that will challenge your creativity and critical thinking skills! In this workshop, young participants will be presented with a series of papers that contain ...