Sunday Funday: Carpet Making
Ended - Sunday 28 May 2023
Diego Mendoza MFA is the Education & Outreach Coordinator at Tashkeel. Originally from Mexico, he holds a BFA in Painting and Printmaking (from VCUQ) and a Masters in Arts & Educational Leadership. He has worked in in the cultural and private education sectors of Qatar, Indonesia, UAE, Tanzania and Mexico. His work explores cultural hybridity as he attempts to collage and dissect different cultural realities and the objective of questioning his own cultural values and their representation.
Schedule:
Date: 28 May 2023
Time: 10 am - 12 pm
Age Limit:
Ages 7 to 12 years
Capacity:
6 spaces left
Location:
Al Safa Art & Design Library
Fees:
AED 90.00 (+VAT)
Please note that fees are non-refundable.
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Looking for a fun and creative activity to do as a family? Join us in this hands-on workshop where you'll learn the basics of weaving and create your own mini-carpet using a mini-loom!
With plenty of colourful yarns to choose from, you'll have the opportunity to explore the rich and ancient tradition of carpet-making that has been an important part of our shared heritage for centuries. Guided by the instructor, you'll learn the fundamental principles of weaving, and discover how to use a loom to create intricate patterns and designs.
This session will make an unforgettable experience that will bring your family closer together and inspire your creative spirit!
Presented by Tashkeel in collaboration with Sikka Platform and Al Safa Art & Design Library
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Tashkeel Alserkal
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