Sharjah Art Foundation hosts a series of creative workshops and courses this winter

Overview

Sharjah Art Foundation’s upcoming season of workshops and courses offers new approaches to visual arts, writing and performance. Taking place in different venues across Sharjah, including The Flying Saucer, Collections Building, Sharjah Art Institute and Bait Obaid Al Shamsi, sessions will run from 27 January to 28 February 2024.

Designed for participants from age 3 to adult, the learning programmes are conducted in English and/or Arabic by professional artists and cultural practitioners. All workshops are free, and materials are provided. A fee is charged for the courses.

The Foundation is committed to making its programmes inclusive and accessible for people of all ages and abilities.

Learning Programme for Children and Families
27 January–24 February 2024

In this programme, children ages 6 to 15 can develop their visual art skills as well as their literary and theatrical talent. Workshops on sculpting and printing are held on Saturdays, while courses on pottery, writing and acting take place every Saturday and Sunday.

Learning Programme for Youth and Adults
27 January–28 February 2024

The workshops in this programme encourage participants ages 16+ to explore their potential in different fields of art, and artists and art practitioners can focus on their professional development. Participants can create comics, work with new photographic concepts and techniques, and discover tips for overcoming creative blocks. Also on offer are workshops about managing projects and budgets, and making digital art with Procreate and other digital illustration applications.

Early Learning Programme
29 January–26 February 2024

Children ages 3 to 5, together with parents and caregivers, can enjoy an array of workshops and activities that develop artistic and sensory skills. Workshops on storytelling and designing take place on the last Monday of every month at The Flying Saucer.


To find out more about all the learning activities and to register, visit sharjahart.org.

About Sharjah Art Foundation

Sharjah Art Foundation is an advocate, catalyst and producer of contemporary art within the Emirate of Sharjah and the surrounding region, in dialogue with the international arts community. The Foundation advances an experimental and wide-ranging programmatic model that supports the production and presentation of contemporary art, preserves and celebrates the distinct culture of the region, and encourages a shared understanding of the transformational role of art. The Foundation’s core initiatives include the long-running Sharjah Biennial, featuring contemporary artists from around the world; the annual March Meeting, a convening of international arts professionals and artists; grants and residencies for artists, curators and cultural producers; ambitious and experimental commissions; and a range of travelling exhibitions and scholarly publications.

About Sharjah

Sharjah is the third largest of the seven United Arab Emirates, and the only one bridging the Arabian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman. Reflecting the deep commitment to the arts, architectural preservation and cultural education embraced by its ruler, Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Sharjah is home to more than 20 museums and has long been known as the cultural hub of the United Arab Emirates. It was named UNESCO's Arab Capital of Culture for 1998 and the UNESCO World Book Capital for 2019.

Media Contact

Alyazeyah Al Marri
alyazeyah@sharjahart.org
+971(0)65444113