Dr Mohamed Yousif

Clay Sculpture

Learn to create three-dimensional representations by moulding clay.

Paper Fish

Video for Usage of colored papers to make a fish

Etel Adnan Inspired Activity

Create a colourful and textural abstract landscape inspired by the extraordinary artist Etel Adnan.

Fruit Sculptures

Learn how to make playful fruit sculptures using plaster.

Linoleum Printing – Sheikh Zayed Mosque

In this activity, learn the linoleum printmaking technique to create print artworks of the Sheikh Zayed Mosque.

Fashion Illustration

In this activity, learn how to construct figures for fashion illustrations and apply design, aesthetics and clothing construction.

Raqqa script.

Learn about the letters of the Raqqa script. with the calligrapher Mohamed Mendi.

Meet the Expert: Mariam Musa Shafi Mohammed

Follow this series to meet the experts behind the Abu Dhabi Culture teams dedicated to documenting and promoting the emirate’s story.

Guggenheim Abu Dhabi: In the Studio Panel Discussion

In the Studio Panel Discussion with Afra Al Dhaheri, Mays Albaik and Simrin Mehra Agarwal

Metallic Figure Workshop

In this workshop, learn about and create an artwork inspired by Korean Artist Park So-Young.

Masterclass on Textiles Art

Learn the essentials of fabric art with Hanneke Reinalda’s Masterclass “Printing on Fabric”.

Geometric Forms Workshop

In this workshop, learn about and create an artwork inspired by Korean Artist Cho Jai-Young.

Cat Sculpture

In this activity, learn how to sculpt a cat using clay.

Islamic Patterns

In this activity, learn basic techniques to draw an Islamic pattern.

Meet the Expert: Mohamed Mandi

Follow this series to meet the experts behind the Abu Dhabi Culture teams dedicated to documenting and promoting the emirate’s story.

Guggenheim Abu Dhabi: In the Studio with Simrin Mehra Agarwal

Meet Simrin Mehra Agarwal in her studio. An Abu Dhabi based artist, Agarwal examines transitions of bloom and decay.

Guggenheim Abu Dhabi: Spotlight Series – The Words I Love the Most

Get an in-depth look at artist Ghada Amer’s The Words I Love the Most through Guggenheim Abu Dhabi Spotlight series.

Multi-coloured Landscapes with Jigsaw Printmaking

Create multi-coloured landscapes inspired by the work of British artist David Hockney using the jigsaw printmaking method.

Clay Flower Vase

Learn how to create your own vase and sculpt flowers using simple clay hand building techniques.

Earthen Architecture in Al Ain: Conserving Earthen Heritage Buildings

This series concludes with a visit to some earthen heritage sites that DCT recently conserved, using a variety of techniques

Chuck Close Portraits

Create portraits inspired by the work of American artist Chuck Close.

New Glass Paint technique

Apply glass paint and white glue on canvas to create unique creative designs.

History and Methods of Traditional Beekeeping in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi

Learn about the traditional beekeeping craft, and how beekeepers sustained it with their skills, expertise, and inherited knowledge.

Watercolour Postcards

Learn how you can use translucent layers of watercolour paint to create vibrant illustrations.

Guggenheim Abu Dhabi: Spotlight Series – Ancient Symbols

Get an in-depth look at artist Dia Azzawi’s Ancient Symbols, through Guggenheim Abu Dhabi Spotlight series.

Clay Sculpture

Learn to create three-dimensional representations by moulding clay.

Create: Recipes

Create Emirati dishes yourselves

Guggenheim Abu Dhabi: In the Studio with Mays Albaik

Meet Mays Albaik, an Abu Dhabi based artist who draws us into her artwork with language, performance, and place from inside her studio.

Guided Tour of Al Ain Oasis

Al Ain Oasis is the largest oasis in Al Ain, and has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2011.

Guggenheim Abu Dhabi: In the Studio with Afra Al Dhaheri

Meet Afra Al Dhaheri, an Abu Dhabi based artist who explores materiality, ritual and process through her artwork from inside her studio.

The Camel and the Falaj: Foundations of a New Society

Discover how people in the UAE lived 3000 years ago.

Arabic Calligraphy and Al-Taghrooda

Visit Louvre Abu Dhabi's 'Abstraction and Calligraphy' exhibition, meet Mohammed Mandi and learn about Al-Taghrooda

Printing Qasr Al Hosn

Print an illustration of Qasr Al Hosn using your favourite colours.

Acrylic Pour Painting

Mix and pour acrylic paints to create dreamy, surreal, and celestial artworks.

Cardboard Stamps

Create up-cycled Cardboard Stamps and enjoy the process of printing.

Paper Quilling

Learn the technique of paper quilling for endless possibilities of creative designs.

Plate Glazing

In this activity, learn how to apply glaze to your ceramic objects and personalize your creations.

Silk Painting

Learn silk painting techniques

Fashion Illustration

Learn how to construct fashion illustrations and apply design, aesthetics and clothing construction.

Pen Illustration

Explore pen drawing and shading techniques

Calligraphy Tools

Learn about the calligraphy tools used in all types of Arabic script.

Origami Flowers

Make your own origami flowers

Preparing Calligraphy Tools

Learn how to sharpen the pen and apply ink to prepare your calligraphy works on paper.

Clay Art: Palm Tree

Learn simple clay techniques

Doll Making

Create your own dolls.

Guggenheim Abu Dhabi: Spotlight Series – Luminous Darkness

Get an in-depth look at artist Shirazeh Houishary’s Luminous Darkness through Guggenheim Abu Dhabi Spotlight series.

Cubist Portraits

Create your own abstract portraits inspired by Cubism.

Charcoal Animation

Bring your charcoal drawings to life through film and animation.

City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra: Film Music in Al Ain

Birmingham’s world-class orchestra played as part of Abu Dhbai Classics in the enchanting and iconic Al Jahili fort in Al Ain.

Visits from Bait Al Oud VI: Universal Mozart

Oud legend Naseer Shamma and Bait Al Oud musicians perform music composed by Mozart and inspired by him on Arabic instruments.

Visits from Bait Al Oud VII: From Spain to Abu Dhabi

Oud legend Naseer Shamma with the musicians from Bait Al Oud take their audience on a musical journey to Spain and Latin America.

Visits from Bait Al Oud IV: The story of the Oud

An instrumental concert programme with Naseer Shamma and Bait Al Oud teachers celebrating the history of Classical Arabic Music.

Visits from Bait Al Oud V: Tribute to Classical Arabic Singing

For its 5th instalment, the Visits from Bait Al Oud concert series celebrates the rich tradition of Classical Arabic Singing

Sounds of UAE: Ahmed Al Hosani & Bait Al Oud, and Faisal Al Saari and band

Emirati Singer Ahmed Al Hosani performs with Bait Al Oud Musicians and Faisal Al Saari offers a performance of “To Zayed Salam”

Sounds of UAE: Nejma El Koor, Tariq Al Menhali and Faisal Al Jasim

The second National Day Concert from Sounds of UAE with Najma Al Koor, Tariq Al Menhali and Faisal Al Jasim

Art to Heart: A Conversation with Eleonora Sevenard

Eleonora Sevenard talks to Alia Al Neyadi about her journey as a soloist at the Bolshoi Theater.

Art to Heart: A Conversation with Salman Al Najem

Sara bin Safwan speaks with artist Salman Al Najem about the creative force of man, mental health and finding light within darkness.

Mawhibaty Programme End of Year Students Showcase 2019/2020

A Visual and Performing Arts showcase celebrating the accomplishments of students enrolled in the Mawhibaty programme 2019/2020

Art to Heart with Faisal Kiwewa

Faisal Kiwewa goes from his childhood to his arts festival, the Bayimba International Festival of the Arts, and his current plans.

Art to heart: A conversation with photographer Mous Lamrabat

Belgian photographer Mous Lamrabat sits down with Sara Khalfan Al Mheiri for an #ArtToHeart chat about his thoughts and his work.

Visits from Bait Al Oud III: Ramadan Nights

A Celebration of the Holy Month of Ramadan under the artistic supervision of Bait Al Oud Vocal Teacher Dr. Fathulla Ahmed.

Visits from Bait Al Oud II: The new Qanun

Bait Al Oud Abu Dhabi’s Qanun teacher, Bassam Abdel Satar, gathers his graduates & friends to perform a virtual concert.

Visits from Bait Al Oud I: Naseer Shamma & Friends

Oud legend Naseer Shamma performed an online concert from Bait Al Oud Abu Dhabi, instilling hope in times of uncertainty.

World Day for Audiovisual Heritage: Four Experts, Four Pillars

Al Qattara Arts Centre celebrates World Day for Audiovisual Heritage through a series of interviews with heritage and audiovisual experts.

Art To Heart: A Conversation with Oud Player Alya Cycon

The first female graduate in Oud from Berklee Boston and Valencia, Alya Cycon sits across the camera with Mona Eldahshoury in this next #ArtToHeart interview.

Art to Heart: A Conversation with Violinist Layth Sidiq

Yarub Smairat interviews his colleague and friend, Berklee graduate and accomplished violinist Layth Sidiq.

Art to Heart: A Conversation with Pianist David Fray

A passionate one on one about the intricacies and theories behind classical music with David Fray.

Guggenheim Abu Dhabi: In the Studio – A Panel Discussion

Guggenheim Abu Dhabi’s series of studio visits culminates with a panel discussion bringing together all four visited artists.

Guggenheim Abu Dhabi: In the Studio with Nasser Alzayani

Get to know the artists living and working in Abu Dhabi. Here, Bahraini-American artist Nasser Alzayani introduces his work.

Guggenheim Abu Dhabi: In the Studio with Hashel Al Lamki

Get to know the artists living and working in Abu Dhabi. Here, artist Hashel Al Lamki presents his multi-disciplinary work.

Guggenheim Abu Dhabi: In the Studio with Rand Abdul Jabbar

Get to know the artists living and working in Abu Dhabi. Here, artist Rand Abdul Jabbar presents her multi-disciplinary work.

Guggenheim Abu Dhabi: In the Studio with Maitha Abdalla

Meet Emirati artist Maitha Abdalla as she introduces her practice, and get to know the artists living and working in Abu Dhabi.

CulturAll Conversations: The Art Community; The Way Forward

A discussion among artists who have shaped the regional artistic scene and who have contributed to artistic institutions in the United Arab Emirates and beyond.