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Paint and Relax with Mohamed Al Astad
Paint alongside renowned Emirati artist Mohamed Al Astad in guided sessions.
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Entry: Varies entry fees
Sketch and Paint with Amjad Gharezeddin
WorkshopsPaint alongside the artist Amjad in guided, hands‑on sessions.
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Minimum Age: 14+
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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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Silk Painting; Mastering the Medium with Tamara
A course that offers a vibrant and immersive creative experience, inviting participants to explore colour, flow, and movement on silk. Through hands‑on experimentation with dyes and techniques, participants learn how pigments interact with the fabric’s natural texture, creating expressive, fluid artworks that celebrate spontaneity and precision at the same time.
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With 30 years of experience in the art field, Thamara has explored various mediums and art forms. She specialises in silk painting, her preferred art medium, and has exhibited her work in the UAE and internationally, including in Georgia and Italy. She has taught art at the Emirates College for Advanced Education and Abu Dhabi Women’s College, as well as at Al Marsam Al Hor. Thamara believes that art heals the soul.
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You will learn the foundational geometry, proportions, and rhythm of traditional Arabic scripts, and adapt them perfectly to a tablet and stylus.
Participants are required to bring their own laptops with Adobe Illustrator installed.
Entry: 315 AED per 4 sessions | 100 AED per session