Dubai, UAE – May 08 2025: Tashkeel brings a fresh wave of inspiration to Dubai this May with a dynamic line-up of hands-on workshops delivered by its resident arts practitioners. Taking place at Al Safa Art and Design Library. and Tashkeel’s Makerspace at Alserkal Avenue, the diverse programme invites children, youth, and adults to explore new skills and creative disciplines under the guidance of some of the UAE’s leading artists.
Blending traditional techniques with contemporary practice, Tashkeel’s Summer Camp is designed to spark curiosity, encourage self-expression, and foster a sense of community through shared creative experiences. Whether you're taking your first steps into a new medium or deepening an existing practice, the workshops offer a welcoming space to learn, create, and grow.
Summer Camp Programme 2025 – May Schedule
Introduction to Linocut with Yanick Mua
May 10–11 | 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM | Adults | Tashkeel Makerspace, Alserkal Avenue
Explore the expressive world of linocut printmaking from design to final print.
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Glass Relief Painting with Bassem Boules
May 10 | 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM | Adults | Tashkeel Makerspace, Alserkal Avenue
A richly layered workshop exploring colour, light, and transparency through glass.
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Resin Art Series: The Art Of Flow And Depth with Shiena Fenol
May 17, 18 & 24 | 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM | Adults | Al Safa Library
Explore epoxy and UV resin techniques to create ocean-inspired art, geodes, and jewelry.
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Build a Print: 4-Layer Risograph Workshop with Bassem Boules
May 17–18 | 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM | Adults | Tashkeel Makerspace, Alserkal Avenue
Dive into vibrant, layered Risograph printing with a focus on colour and composition.
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Sunday Funday: Cardboard Puppet Making with Bassem Boules
May 18 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Kids | Al Safa Library
A fun-filled puppet-making session using cardboard and imagination.
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Pencil and Graphite Workshop Series with Bassem Boules
May 20–21 | 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM | Adults | Tashkeel Makerspace, Alserkal Avenue
Learn foundational portrait drawing using pencil and graphite techniques.
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Sunday Funday: Claymation with Michelle Yusuff
May 25 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Kids | Al Safa Library
Children mold clay characters and bring their imaginative stories to life in stop-motion.
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Sunday Funday: My Art Necklace with Shiena Fenol
May 25 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Kids | Al Safa Library
Children create a resin-sealed pendant necklace featuring their mini artworks.
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How Do You Take Your Tea? with Nouran Fawzy
May 25 | 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM | Adults | Tashkeel Makerspace, Alserkal Avenue
Build an authentic personal brand and visual identity through hands-on creative tools.
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Cyanotype Workshop with Mohammed Abdelwahab
May 31 | 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM | Adults | Tashkeel Makerspace, Alserkal Avenue
Explore the sun-printing cyanotype process to create deep-blue botanical artworks.
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The Art of Fresco: History, Technique, and Contemporary Exploration with Chafa Ghaddar
May 31–June 2 | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM (May 31 & June 1); 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM (June 2) | Adults | Tashkeel Makerspace, Alserkal Avenue
A three-day deep dive into traditional and conceptual fresco techniques.
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Additional workshops will take place throughout the summer, offering a variety of mediums and approaches for all levels of experience.