National Day at SAF, 2013

Overview

Sharjah Art Foundation celebrates National Day with a series of educational activities and events for the whole family to enjoy. Join us on Saturday, 30 November at 10:00 am when we mark our 42 anniversary with workshops, documentary screenings and a music performance highlighting traditional Emirati music.

SAF National Day Programme:

10:00 — 10:30 am — Screen Documentary on History of UAE

10:30 — 12:30 pm — Musical Instrument Making Workshop

12:30 — 01:30 pm — Lunch

01:30 — 03:30 pm — Weaving Workshop

03:30 — 04:30 pm — Music Performance


All SAF events are free and open to the public.

Workshop Descriptions:

Musical Instrument Making Workshop

This workshop is dedicated to highlighting traditional instruments of the UAE. Students will learn the historical importance of these musical instruments as they create their own rabbah, oud, tamura or drum.

Weaving Workshop

This class is designed to help children discover the fun of weaving. The instructor will guide students through the process of weaving an object of their choice using traditional material.