Winter 2024
Learning Programme in the Art Centres
WORKSHOPS
Wall Art in Moalla Calligraphy
Ages 15+
Dates: Thursday, 28 December 2023
Timings: 10:00 am–12:00 pm or 5:00 pm–7:00 pm
Location: Al Hamriyah Art Centre
Language: English and Arabic
Moalla script is known for its circular bends that make it distinctive among various design and calligraphic styles. Explore how to employ this calligraphic form to create wall art.
The Art of Monoprinting
Ages 15+
Dates: Tuesday, 9 January 2024
Timings: 10:00 am–12:00 pm or 5:00 pm–7:00 pm
Location: Al Hamriyah Art Centre
Language: English and Arabic
Learn the basics of producing a monoprint, a form of printmaking by which an image can be made only once, making it a preferred choice for creating spontaneous art. Create transparent cumulative designs on a ceramic surface before firing them.
Proportions in Arabic Calligraphy
Ages 15+
Dates: Wednesday, 10 January 2024
Timings: 10:00 am–12:00 pm or 5:00 pm–7:00 pm
Location: Al Hamriyah Art Centre
Language: English and Arabic
Study the proportions and spacing of letters in Arabic calligraphy. Explore the height-to-width ratio of individual letters, and learn how to link them according to specific principles and established measures.
Mould Making and Casting
Ages 15+
Dates: Tuesday, 30 January 2024
Timings: 10:00 am–12:00 pm or 5:00 pm–7:00 pm
Location: Al Hamriyah Art Centre
Language: English and Arabic
Learn the steps of mould making and casting to create unconventional artworks. Practise the technique of casting with ready-made ceramic moulds.
TALKS
A Session With Mohammed Al Qassab
Ages 15+
Dates: Sunday, 21 January 2024
Timings: 10:00 am–12:00 pm or 5:00 pm–7:00 pm
Location: Al Hamriyah Art Centre
Language: English and Arabic
Join us for a session with Mohammed Al Qassab. Discuss the Emirati artist’s works, achievements and long artistic journey.
PHOTOWALKS
Harbour Photowalk
Ages 15+
Dates: Sunday, 24 December 2023
Timings: 10:00 am–12:00 pm or 5:00 pm–7:00 pm
Location: Al Hamriyah Art Centre
Language: English and Arabic
Embark on a tour of the harbour to capture photographs from various perspectives. During the tour, there will be explanations of the shots taken, which will be followed by a drawing workshop where you will execute what you photographed.
SHORT COURSES
Extensions in Traditional Scripts
Ages 15+
Dates: Monday – Thursday, 22 – 25 January 2024
Timings: 10:00 am–12:00 pm or 5:00 pm–7:00 pm
Location: Al Hamriyah Art Centre
Language: English and Arabic
Explore the art of writing extended (stretched) letters in Naskh, Thuluth and Diwani scripts. Discuss the features and cases of elongation of the letters depending on their position within the sentence, and highlight their aesthetic values.
Patterns in Ceramics
Ages 15+
Dates: Monday – Thursday, 5 - 8 February 2024
Timings: 10:00 am–12:00 pm or 5:00 pm–7:00 pm
Location: Al Hamriyah Art Centre
Language: English and Arabic
Discover the steps of using patterns in the art of ceramics to create geometric pottery pieces characterised by precision and straight lines.
BOOK CLUB MEETUPS
Superstitious Creatures in Emirati Heritage
Ages 15+
Dates: Sunday, 14 January 2024
Timings: 10:00 am–12:00 pm or 5:00 pm–7:00 pm
Location: Al Hamriyah Art Centre
Language: English and Arabic
Discuss Dr Abdulaziz Almusallam’s Encyclopedia of superstitious creatures in the Emirati heritage with other reading enthusiasts. The book explores mythical creatures found in the stories and folklore of the United Arab Emirates.