Sessions Description

Pressed dried flowers in glass

Workshop for Children and Families

Date: Sunday, 21 August 2022
Timings: 11:00 am–1:00 pm
Location: Collections Building, Arts Square
Ages: 6–10
Languages: English and Arabic



Taking inspiration from nature, participants will press dried flowers between two panes of glass to create a unique wall hanging that gives the impression of floating flowers. This workshop is an opportunity for participants to develop design skills and create an artwork that can be used to decorate the home.


Split objects

Workshop for Children and Families

Date: Tuesday, 23 August 2022
Timings: 11:00 am–1:00 pm
Location: Collections Building, Arts Square
Ages: 6–10
Languages: English and Arabic



At the beginning of this workshop, participants will take photographs of an object of their choice and print it. Participants will then re-create half of the object using mixed media, such as coloured paper, found objects or a simple 2D coloured drawing.


Frame-making
Workshop for Children and Families

Date: Thursday, 25 August 2022
Timings: 11:00 am–1:00 pm
Location: Collections Building, Arts Square
Ages: 6–10
Languages: English and Arabic



In this workshop, participants will be making frames to highlight photos in their homes. Everyday materials, such as cardboard, clips and yarn, will be used to customise and decorate the frames.


Colouring molds
Collaboration with Al Hisn Museum

Date: Saturday, 27 August 2022
Timings: 11:00 am–1:00 pm
Meeting Point: Collections Building, Arts Square
Ages: 6–10
Languages: English and Arabic

After the tour in al hosn museum, participants will colour ceramic sculptures of traditional objects and architectural shapes. Participants will learn about the history of traditional crafts and information about each object.

Registration

for Registration click here

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.