Sessions Description

Introduction to Islamic Patterns
Workshop for Children and Families

Date: Sunday, 14 August 2022
Timings: 11:00 am–1:00 pm
Location: Gallery 4, Al Mureijah Art Spaces
Ages: 11–15
Languages: English and Arabic

This workshop will focus on traditional Islamic patterns. Participants will create geometric and biomorphic designs using traditional tools and methods. They will also learn about the different types of patterns and their origins.



Sculpting with Islamic Patterns
Workshop for Children and Families

Date: Tuesday, 16 August 2022
Timings: 11:00 am–1:00 pm
Location: Gallery 4, Al Mureijah Art Spaces
Ages: 11–15
Languages: English and Arabic

This workshop will introduce participants to the formation of clay tiles and the method of flattening their surface in equal proportions. Participants will apply what they learned about Islamic patterns and designs, the way to print these designs and the proper surface treatment for applying these designs on the tiles.



Plaster Mold & Safeefah
Workshop for Children and Families

Date: Thursday, 18 August 2022
Timings: 11:00 am–1:00 pm
Location: Gallery 4, Al Mureijah Art Spaces
Ages: 11–15
Languages: English and Arabic

This workshop is Inspired by Irthi x Alia Bin Omair’s “Safeefah x Gold Casting” Design Lab, participants will create a plaster cast with Safeefah design to create a piece of art to decorate their homes.

Registration

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Sharjah Art Foundation is committed to making its programmes as inclusive and accessible as possible. Kindly contact .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) in advance to arrange any support needed during this session. Support could include ramps for wheelchairs, reserved seats for those with hearing impairments to read lips, and sign language interpreters for talks and symposia.

This event is free and open to the public. All materials are provided by Sharjah Art Foundation.