In the past, calligraphers excelled in creating drawing with calligraphy, so history, stories, and tales were expressed through drawings. After that Arabic calligraphy came with its beautiful letters to form the word into a drawing like birds, animals, roses, and other things that we see with our eyes in nature.
Instructor: Mohamed Mandi
We invite you to see this for yourself at Bait Al Khatt. Prior registration is required at least 6 hours in advance of the workshop.
You may also be interested in the following events coming up at Cultural Foundation
Join our artist-guided open studio sessions, where you can make use of the fully equipped spaces to explore and practice within a one hour drop-in session. An artist will be present offering their skills and techniques to enrich your experience. Basic materials are provided to support various art projects, allowing you to freely express yourself and unleash your creativity. Instructor: Mondays – Mohamed Al Astad Tuesdays – Jina
In this workshop, children will learn how to write their names in Naskh script on a piece of wood and then colour it. Instructor: Hajer Alketheri Prior registration is required at least 6 hours in advance of the workshop.
Explore and experiment with the exciting new medium of alcohol inks. The inks can be used on a range of surfaces from paper to plastic. Create your own abstract painting to incorporate detailed Arabic Calligraphy. Instructor: Nevine Meguid
Delivered by artist Mohamed Al Astad, this course will help develop your sketching, oil painting, acrylic painting, and pastel painting skills. You will learn the techniques of oil painting including lessons on light and shadow, drawing with paint, understanding various paint application methods, and creating balance and harmony in your paintings. You will also be guided through the principles of drawing. It is an excellent course for learning how to draw the basic shapes and progressing to painting. Instructor: Mohamed Al Astad To know more and register, get in touch on info@culturalfoundation.ae or 02 657 6348.
Join our Decoupage Pottery Workshop! Unleash your creativity by transforming plain pottery into stunning, personalized art with vibrant paper designs and professional techniques. Perfect for beginners and craft lovers alike! Instructor: Hiba Prior registration is required at least 6 hours in advance of the workshop.
Discover the power of the brush in this 4 week introductory course. Learn the skills and techniques of oil painting including lessons on light and shadow, color theory and values,drawing with paint, creating form and space, various paint application methods, and creating balance and harmony in your paintings. Instructor: Jina