Past Workshops

Criticism and Critique

Kevin Jones

Designed as a companion course to Critical Dialogues, this yearly nine-week course helps artists optimise their engagement in peer critique sessions. The initial three sessions constitute a textual t...

Fine Art: Sketchbooks

Sonia Brewin

Led by Sonia Brewin, the 8-week course is for artists seeking to expand and clarify their practice. Each session introduces a new technique, concluding with a vibrant group critique. The course will g...

Exploring your practice: Painting with Stitch

Katie Venner-Woodbridge

Working on an existing artwork (or copy) we will explore how stitch can add to your practice, bring textures and different dimensions using cutwork, fabric layering and different embroidery techniques...

Fundamentals of Bookbinding

Salama Nasib

This workshop will focus on essential bookbinding techniques, focusing on ‘Accordion’, ‘Single Signature’ and ‘Japanese Stab-Binding’. Each technique will be explored in detail, paving the way for par...

Introduction to Darkroom

Michael Glenister

Did you know that tools offered in Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom are modelled on darkroom techniques? Learn your way around the Tashkeel darkroom in this introductory workshop. The session will cover ...

Youth Hubx: Foam Block Printing

Azim Al Ghussein

Learn this simple and effective printmaking technique in this introductory workshop. Participants will learn to design, plan and execute and duplicate a three colour print using foam.

Youth Hubx: Volunteering at Tashkeel at Dubai Art Season

Lisa Ball-Lechgar

Interested in getting involved at Tashkeel and getting practical experience in the cultural sector? Find out more on how you can in this informative talk about the volunteering during Dubai Art Season...

Winter Camp 2019: Tiles – Terrazo/Clay (12 - 14 years)

Repurpose old discarded materials into tiles in this clay workshop. Participants will engage in thinking and making activities to encourage the creative reuse of materials in relation to the three Rs:...

Winter Camp 2019: Tiles – Terrazo/Clay (8 - 11 years)

Repurpose old discarded materials into tiles in this clay workshop. Participants will engage in thinking and making activities to encourage the creative reuse of materials in relation to the three Rs:...

Winter Camp 2019: DIY Loom (12 - 14 years)

Hadeyeh Badri

Create your own woven textile using your very own loom in this textiles workshop led by Hadeyeh Badri. Participants will learn how to prepare a loom for weaving as well as how to think and plan for a ...

Winter Camp 2019: DIY Loom (8 - 11 years)

Hadeyeh Badri

Create your own woven textile using your very own loom in this textiles workshop led by Hadeyeh Badri. Participants will learn how to prepare a loom for weaving as well as how to think and plan for a ...

Winter Camp 2019: Hand Candleholder (12 - 14 years)

Mays Albaik

In this molding and casting workshops, participants will learn how to create functional sculptures by refrencening their own limbs. Participants wil learn how to make a mold using alginate and cast in...