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
Rooftop Painting
Programme for Children and Families
Date: Friday, 13 January 2023
Timings: 6:30 pm–9:00 pm
Location: Bait Obaid Al Shamsi, Arts Square
All ages
Languages: English and Arabic
Gather on the rooftop of Bait Obaid Al Shamsi for a painting session. Let the surrounding plants, water and skies inspire you to create works in vivid colours.
Sculpting in Wax
Programme for Children and Families
Date: Friday, 13 January 2023
Timings: 6:30 pm–9:00 pm
Location: Bait Obaid Al Shamsi, Arts Square
All ages
Languages: English and Arabic
Learn about soft and hard waxes, wax casting, wax moulding and other wax sculpting techniques, and then use your new knowledge to sculpt a fantasy figure in wax.
Screen Printing Self-Portraits
Programme for Children and Families
Date: Friday, 13 January 2023
Timings: 6:30 pm–9:00 pm
Location: Bait Obaid Al Shamsi, Arts Square
All ages
Languages: English and Arabic
Create a self-portrait with screen printing, a medium used to explore representations of identity and culture. Use the architectural features (e.g. doors, arches, decorative patterns and palm trees) of Bait Obaid Al Shamsi as inspiration for your work.
Story Reading and Discussion
Programme for Youth and Adults
Date: Friday, 13 January 2023
Timings: 6:30 pm–9:00 pm
Location: Bait Obaid Al Shamsi, Arts Square
Ages: 15+
Language: Arabic
Join reading session followed by a discussion about the text. Some audience members will also be invited to read passages from the book. A group of books will be available, and participants can get their own books too.
Music Meetup
Date: Friday, 13 January 2023
Timings: 7:00 pm–9:00 pm
Location: Bait Obaid Al Shamsi, Arts Square
Ages: 15+
Languages: English and Arabic
Join our music meetup led by musician and oud player Ibrahim Al-Debie during the closing weekend of Bait Al Shamsi Nights. In this oud jalsa session, audience members, including oud enthusiasts, will gather together to enjoy the performance. Audience participation is encouraged.
Registration
Registration for this workshop has closed.