WORKSHOPS AND ACTIVITIES - DAY 2
Saturday 25th February 2023
SLOW STITCHING WITH NATALYA KONFORTI
BY TASHKEEL
Drop-in and join Tashkeel member Natalya Konforti (Glitches and Stitches) for a communal stitching session. Slow Stitching treats needlework as a meditative, stress-relieving practice. Needlework practitioners of all levels and mediums including embroidery, quilting, hand sewing, crochet, cross stitch, punch needle and macramé are invited to stitch together to create a communal banner which will be hung in the Tashkeel Courtyard. A great opportunity to seek advice, swap recommendations, and meet like-minded textile enthusiasts. Attendance is free of charge but seating is limited.
︎ Saturday 25th February, 2:00PM - 4:00PM
︎House 10
︎ Free
JEWELRY ESSENTIALS
BY RAPTURE
Introduction to basic metals and gemstones used to make jewelry, including tips on finding the right gem. The workshop will include a hands on tutorial on how to make a beaded bracelet or a necklace.
︎ Saturday 25th February, 4:00PM - 5:30PM
︎ House 11
︎ Free
GYPSUM CARVING
BY ARCHITECTURAL HERITAGE SOCIETY
︎ Saturday 25th February, 4:00PM - 10:00PM
︎ House 8
︎ Fee applies
BY ARCHITECTURAL HERITAGE SOCIETY
PHOTOGRAPHY
BY ARCHITECTURAL HERITAGE SOCIETY
︎ Saturday 25th February, 4:00PM - 10:00PM
︎ House 8
︎ Fee applies
LIVE COOKING
BY SMCCU
Enjoy delicious Emirati delights including Lugaimat and Reqaq with yummy toppings.
︎ Saturday 25th February, 4:00PM - 10:00PM
︎ House 26
︎ Free
UAE/JPN ENKA WORKSHOPS
BY SMCCU
Partake in different workshops and actvities to explore the wonderful blend of Emirati and Japanese cultures!
︎ Saturday 25th February, 4:00PM - 7:00PM
︎ House 47
︎ Free
POTTERY ON THE WHEEL
BY AL JALILA
Participants are able to try out the pottery wheel and receive advice and tips on handling it. Each session is a trial of 15 mins.
︎ Saturday 25th February, 4:00PM - 5:00PM
︎ Courtyard A
︎ Free
SIKKA23 PHOTOWALK
BY FOTO.UAE / OLA ALLOUZ
Let’s get out of the box and try to use an iPad (or tablet) for photography! Join our iPad photowalk at Sikka Art Festival and let’s have fun!
︎ Saturday 25th February, 5PM onwards
︎ House 11
︎ Free
HEART BEATS
BY ANOOD ABDULLA X MAHRA AL MULLA
It’s a three days workshop where the participants will learn how to create a musical soundtrack using drums, shakers and different kind of instruments from the beginning to the end, at the end of the workshop the soundtrack will be recorded and exported professionally and will be given to them and shared with Sikka art and design festival if its possible.
︎ Saturday 25th February, 5:00PM - 6:00PM
︎ Saturday 25th February, 6:45PM - 7:45PM
︎ House 11 courtyard
︎ Free
SKYLINE DRAWING WITH ABDULLA LUTFI
BY TASHKEEL
Drop-in and join Tashkeel member Abdulla Lutfi of The Next Chapter Studio. Using a simple market pen, follow Abdulla as he shows you how to create your own skyline of Dubai in his distinct black and white style. Attendance is free of charge but seating is limited. Open to all ages.
︎ Saturday 25th February, 5:00PM - 6:00PM
︎ House 10
︎ Free
VIRTUAL REALITY ART
BY GEORGES KACHAAMY
The workshop will use extend Reality equipment (VR) to teach kids how to do art inside an immersive environments in virtual reality.
︎ Saturday 25th February, 6:00PM - 7:30PM
︎ House 11
︎ Free
ART FROM THE HEART WITH ASMA BAKER
BY TASHKEEL
Drop-in and join Tashkeel member Asma Baker of The Next Chapter Studio in a fun drawing workshop for all the family based around the artist’s signature characters, ‘Heart People’. Follow Asma as she shows you how to draw a world of imaginary animals and figures using simple marker pens. Attendance is free of charge but seating is limited. Open to all ages.
︎ Saturday 25th February, 6:00PM - 7:00PM
︎ House 10
︎ Free
INTRO TO PHOTOGRAPHY WITH NIKON
BY NIKON
The Nikon School workshop will introduce you to the basics of exposure and composition techniques that will open the door to endless photographic possibilities. This is a hands-on learning experience and a wonderful opportunity to capture beautiful photos under the instruction of experienced photographers with our brand-new mirrorless cameras from Nikon.
︎ Saturday 25th February, 6:30PM - 8:00PM
︎ House 11 courtyard
︎ Free
DUBAI DRUMS
Join us for a fun session to play together on the drums!
︎ Saturday 25th February, 6:40PM - 7:00PM
︎ Saturday 25th February, 8:00PM - 08:20PM
︎ Saturday 25th February, 8:30PM - 08:50PM
︎ Saturday 25th February, 9:30PM - 09:50PM
︎ House 47
︎ Free
MAKE YOUR OWN ZINE
BY SMCCU
Join us for a fun workshop of making mini magazines.
︎ Age: 16+
︎ Saturday 25th February, 7:00PM - 8:30PM
︎ House 47
︎ Free
PAINTING ON SHOE INSOLES
BY AL JALILA
Sustainable shoe brand Shoevenir will give participants the chance to paint on shoe insoles that can be used with their own pair of sneakers. (sizes vary)
︎ Saturday 25th February, 7:00PM - 10:00PM
︎ Courtyard A
︎ Free
CUTOUT PUPPETS FOR STOPMOTION
BY LINA YOUNES
In this workshop, participants will create their own paper puppet, ready to use for stopmotion animation. Participants will learn the basics of creating a paper puppet, basics of stopmotion animation, and how to proportion a figure. Participants are encouraged to experiment with whimsical and unconventional imagery; the workshop is a practical and an experimental exercise to stimulate and educate a variety of makers.
︎ Saturday 25th February, 8:00PM - 9:30PM
︎ House 11
︎ Free
CHARADES WITH EXPOSURE PHOTOGRAPHY
BY PROJECT YOU
Night Light charades with exposure photography: An activity to do with family or friends! Learn Exposure photography while playing a game of Charades. Guess what your team member is thinking of through the shapes they draw using exposure photography. The best team wins the Jar of Light!
︎ Saturday 25th February, 10:00PM - 11:30PM
︎ House 11
︎ Free