Focal Point 2023
Children and Families Workshops
Friday, 24 November 2023
Reading Session: The man who runs for the world
Family Workshop
Date: Friday, 24 November 2023
Timings: 4:00 pm–5:00 pm
Location: Bait Obaid Al Shamsi, Arts Square
Languages: Arabic
develop your own typographic artwork by learning about different calligraphy styles and scripts. Led by calligrapher, graphic designer and artist Ibrahim Khamayseh, you will explore the most effective way to visualise calligraphic script using the Riso machine.
Recreate a Book Cover
Ages 11–15
Date: Friday, 24 November 2023
Timings: 5:00 pm–7:00 pm
Location: Bait Obaid Al Shamsi, Arts Square
Languages: English and Arabic
Discover how to create a book cover and what to keep in mind as you design, from the main theme of the book to the colour palette and ways to make the title stand out. Choose from a selection of books to recreate a cover and print it using a digital printer.
Saturday, 25 November 2023
Reading Session and 3D Story Scenes
Family Workshop
Date: Saturday, 25 November 2023
Timings: 4:00 pm–5:00 pm
Location: Bait Obaid Al Shamsi, Arts Square
Languages: English and Arabic
Read and listen to a range of interesting stories. After the reading session, make a 3D version of a scenario from the story you read. Use coloured paper, markers and other materials to produce your artwork.
Experiment with Archival Cooking Zines
Ages 11–15
Date: Saturday, 25 November 2023
Timings: 5:00 pm–7:00 pm
Location: Bait Obaid Al Shamsi, Arts Square
Languages: English and Arabic
During this workshop, you will explore hidden treasures in a number of historical cookbooks, which often contain recipes and culinary techniques not commonly used today. Bring your own traditional family recipes, photos and illustrations to share with other participants as you create cooking zines together.
Sunday, 26 November 2023
Reading Session: Bait Al Hurma
Family Workshop
Date: Sunday, 26 November 2023
Timings: 4:00 pm–5:00 pm
Location: Bait Obaid Al Shamsi, Arts Square
Languages: English and Arabic
During this workshop, you will explore hidden treasures in a number of historical cookbooks, which often contain recipes and culinary techniques not commonly used today. Bring your own traditional family recipes, photos and illustrations to share with other participants as you create cooking zines together.
Put Together a Pop-Up Book
Family Workshop
Date: Sunday, 26 November 2023
Timings: 5:00 pm–7:00 pm
Location: Bait Obaid Al Shamsi, Arts Square
Languages: English and Arabic
Design an interactive pop-up book using recycled materials. Become familiar with paper engineering techniques, including methods for crafting dynamic pop-up elements.
Make a Book with Found Objects
Ages 6–10
Date: Sunday, 26 November 2023
Timings: 5:00 pm–7:00 pm
Location: Bait Obaid Al Shamsi, Arts Square
Languages: English and Arabic
In this hands-on workshop, explore the art of bookmaking using found objects. Guided by instructors, learn bookbinding techniques and incorporate found objects such as seashells, leaves and fabric scraps into unique creations.