Sharjah Art Foundation

Sharjah Biennial 16

Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
6 Febuary — 15 June 2025

Bait Obaid Al Shamsi, Sharjah Art Foundation, 2019.

Overview

Bait Al Shamsi Nights are back! Join workshops and meetups focused on music, skateboarding, still life drawing, photography, the history of Bait Obaid Al Shamsi and much more.
Designed for all ages and abilities, the programme takes place on Fridays, 11 November 2022 to 13 January 2023, from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm, at the heritage house Bait Obaid Al Shamsi, Arts Square. This event is free and open to the public.

Workshops

Scrapbook 101
Programme for Children and Families

Date: Friday, 6 January 2023
Timings: 6:30 pm–9:00 pm
Location: Bait Obaid Al Shamsi, Arts Square
All ages
Languages: English and Arabic

Start your scrapbooking journey by creating fun three-dimensional layouts on every page of your book. You can use a variety of colours and materials, including some that are recycled, to create your designs. You are also welcome to bring your own tools and supplies.



Abstract Painting
Programme for Children and Families

Date: Friday, 6 January 2023
Timings: 6:30 pm–9:00 pm
Location: Bait Obaid Al Shamsi, Arts Square
All ages
Languages: English and Arabic

What is abstract painting? Join this workshop to find out, and then create paintings representing the UAE, its history and some of its famous monuments.



Inside the Box
Programme for Children and Families

Date: Friday, 6 January 2023
Timings: 6:30 pm–9:00 pm
Location: Bait Obaid Al Shamsi, Arts Square
All ages
Languages: English and Arabic

Think inside the box for a change, and repurpose boxes into artworks. Express your mood with found objects like stones, coloured paper and other materials.


Registration

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