Overview

Bait Al Shamsi Nights are back! Join workshops and meetups focused on music, skateboarding, still life drawing, photography, the history of Bait Obaid Al Shamsi and much more.
Designed for all ages and abilities, the programme takes place on Fridays, 11 November 2022 to 13 January 2023, from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm, at the heritage house Bait Obaid Al Shamsi, Arts Square. This event is free and open to the public.

Workshops

Textile Journey
Programme for Children and Families

Date: Friday, 30 December 2022
Timings: 6:30 pm–9:00 pm
Location: Bait Obaid Al Shamsi, Arts Square
All ages
Languages: English and Arabic



After visiting the exhibition Pop South Asia: Artistic Explorations in the Popular to view Hagama Amiri’s Bazaar (2020), head out to Souq Saqr on the Sharjah Corniche in search of beautiful, and often surprising, textiles. Discover the dominant trends in #SAFneighbourhood’s vibrant textile market, and then work in groups to create a fabric artwork representing your souq journey.

Storytelling on Canvas
Programme for Youth and Adults

Date: Friday, 30 December 2022
Timings: 6:30 pm–9:00 pm
Location: Bait Obaid Al Shamsi, Arts Square
Ages: 15+
Languages: English and Arabic

Explore the connections between painting and storytelling. Learn how to transform stories into works of art by letting inspiration tell your stories. Merge your inner world with the hand that holds the brush.

Registration

Registration for this week has closed.