Past Workshops

10 Years Later: Paper Boats Workshop

Afshan Daneshvar

Join ‘10 Years Later’ artist Afshan Daneshvar and make boats out of recycled paper. Suitable for ages 3–7.

Drop in and Draw (Comic Book Edition)

Sarah Alfarhan

Drop in & Draw is an on-going monthly session for artists, designers, and creatives wanting to share their sketchbook pages with each other and to create a supportive community committed to drawing as...

Spring Camp 2018: From Photo to Stencil (Week 2)

Natalia Lasso

Participants will learn to translate an image into a stencil by thinking about shapes and shadows. They will design a portrait stencil based on a photograph. At the end, each participant will create a...

Spring Camp 2018: Playing With Arabic Letters (Week 2)

Ibrahim Zaki

Using Arabic calligraphy as a starting point, young people will explore how to communicate a message or mood using script and colour. In this workshop, participants will start to experiment with the i...

10 Years Later: Portfolio vs Profile Building

Areej Kaoud

A session with ‘10 Years Later’ artist Areej Kaoud exploring constructive criticism around the term of ‘artist’ and profile versus portfolio.

Spring Camp 2018: Introduction to Geometric Patterns (Week 2)

This introductory workshop will cover the practice of Geometrical patterns in traditional and ancestral technique. By using rulers and compasses only, participants will learn how to create intricate a...

Spring Camp 2018: Woodwork (Week 2)

Salim Ahmed

Join us in a special workshop designed for young people to explore working with wood. From design all the way through to making their own piece using practical skills in a fun, friendly and safe envir...

Spring Camp 2018 (Week 2)

Tamsin Wildy, Salim Ahmed, Natalia Lasso, Ibrahim Zaki

Tashkeel’s annual Spring Camp 2018 will be offering even more challenging and creative workshops for young people this year. From Painting to 3D sculptures, young people will learn new skills; meet ne...

Spring Camp 2018: Monochrome Painting (Week 2)

Tamsin Wildy

What happens when you strip colour away. Imagine if we could only see one colour at a time and everything worked in tones? In this workshop, participants will make a painting using just one colour. Li...

SIKKA 2018: Smartphone Photography – Movement and Light

Kim Robertson

Exploring light and slow shutter speeds, participants will create their own light paintings using only their smart phone.

SIKKA 2018: Photo Walk

Analog Photography UAE

Led by photographer participating in Textures of the Creek, this photo walk will provide you with the opportunity to explore Al Fahidi district and discover your very own textures of the creek. Part...

SIKKA 2018: Portofolio Review for Photographers

Are you an emerging or amateur artist-photographer? Want feedback on composition, style and content? Have a personal portfolio review with Tashkeel.Photo credit: Photo by NordWood Themes