Past Workshops

Tashkeel Talk: Make Works UAE Where Design Meets Local Production

Mansi Bavishi

In this engaging introductory talk, Make Works UAE Coordinator, Mansi Bavishi, will present an overview of the platform and spotlight a selection of five exceptional manufacturers whose work demonstra...

Personal branding: How do you take your tea?

Nouran Fawzy

Why 'How Do You Take Your Tea?' Because branding, like tea, is personal. Some take it strong, some sweet, some chaotic but charming. And some of you? You’re straight-up matcha—unique, layered, and an ...

Pencil And Graphite Workshop Series

Bassem Boules

This workshop series will guide participants through the fundamentals of drawing the human face including facial proportions, shading, and the use of light and shadow to build depth and realism.Throug...

Pencil And Graphite Workshop Series

Bassem Boules

This workshop series will guide participants through the fundamentals of drawing the human face including facial proportions, shading, and the use of light and shadow to build depth and realism.Throug...

Resin Art Series: The Art Of Flow And Depth

Shiena Fenol

Designed for beginners and creative hobbyists alike, this hands-on experience introduces both epoxy and UV resin techniques through a variety of stunning, functional projects.Over the course of the se...

Build A Print: 4-Layer Risograph

Bassem Boules

Fusing elements of screen printing and photocopying, Risograph offers a distinctive aesthetic known for its vibrant colors, layered textures, and charming imperfections—making each print truly one of ...

Introduction to Linocut

Yanick Mua

Discover the art of linocut in this hands-on workshop designed to ignite your creative spirit and sharpen your artistic skills. Participants will learn how to design, carve, ink, and print original li...

Tashkeel Talk: Van Cleef & Arpels Emergent Designer Prize 2025 – Q&A Session

Salim Ahmed, Neda Salmanpour

Join Tashkeel for a informative Q&A session exploring the 11th edition of the Van Cleef & Arpels Emergent Designer Prize. You’ll be taken through the submission process, introduced to this yea...

Glass Relief Painting

Bassem Boules

This three-hour workshop exploring the art of glass painting will introduce you to the fundamentals of working with relief liners and glass paints to create vibrant, decorative designs. Participants w...

Character Design

Mouadh Mahsas

Learn the fundamental skills needed to develop unique and compelling characters  with Mouadh Mahsas.  This workshop will cover the following:- Sketching Techniques: Allowing you to mast...

Makers Month: Material Mastery | Emesh Metal Manufacturing

The Material Mastery series, led by industry experts from the Make Works community, equips emerging designers with essential material intelligence. In this session, Emesh Metal Manufacturing will dive...

Vector Art

Mouadh Mahsas

Unlock the power of vector-based design in this hands-on workshop, where you'll learn to create digital illustrations using Adobe Illustrator. Covering essential tools and techniques, the sessions wil...