Past Workshops

Tashkeel Makerspace Open Day

Get ready for a day of artistic exploration and hands-on creativity at the Tashkeel Makerspace! (AED 150 paid at the door)

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...

Sikka 2023: Tashkeel Printmaking Party

Join in the fun at the House 10 Courtyard with the Tashkeel team as they show you how to make and take away your own set of handmade prints. Choose from a range of stencil shapes and figures and mix a...

Printmaking bootcamp

Diego Mendoza

Dive into the world of printmaking and explore the different printing techniques in this 4-session course with Diego Mendoza. In just 4 days, participants will understand and experiment with ink opaci...

Drop-in & Print: Risograph

Finn Murray-Jones

Join us for a drop-in print session exploring the possibilities of Risograph printing.

Sunday Funday: Eraser Block Printing

Diego Mendoza

Participants will be introduced to block printing with the same techniques used by professional textile printers. By using erasers as blocks, the young artists will be able to create beautiful pattern...