
Paint and Relax with Mohamed Al Astad
Entry: Varies entry fees
Live Drawing
Short academic courses that teach the fundamentals of drawing through observation, using pencil, charcoal, ink, coloured pencils, and paint. The programme focuses on World Cup Player Portrait.
Thursday 1 October 2026 | 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM | AED 50
Thursdays | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM | AED 100
Paint like Gustav Klimt
Enjoy a creative experience inspired by Gustav Klimt, where you will paint step by step using his signature patterns, layered details, and gold accents. You will learn how to build your composition and apply his techniques to create a piece that reflects his style in your own way.
Tuesdays | 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM | AED 100 | AED 525 per 4 sessions | AED 165 per session
Basics of Oil Painting
Develop your artistic voice while experimenting with oil paints to capture mood, texture, and light. Open to all levels, participants will learn both classical and contemporary methods to create a finished canvas inspired by observation and imagination.
Sundays | 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM | 525 AED per 4 sessions | 165 AED per session
About the instructor:
Amjad Hani Gharz Al-Din is a graduate of the Faculty of Fine Arts at the University of Damascus and holds a master’s degree from the Faculty of Fine Arts at Sultan Idris University in Malaysia. He has held several solo exhibitions inside and outside the UAE and has participated in numerous group exhibitions both locally and internationally. His works are part of collections in various Arab and European countries. He has 17 years of experience in teaching academic art.

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