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Clay Tiles
Creating a 3d layered landscape from slabs of clay that can depict a city or landscape.
Clay Figures Seyni Awa Camara
Creating a Clay figure inspired by Folktales in the style of Seyni Awa Camara
Clay Painting inspired by Yulia Lisilzon
Creating clay tiles that tells a story or shows your personality, inspired by Yuila Losilzon
How to paint with gouache
This activity is how to paint with gouache colours.
Clay Sculpture inspired by Jeannie Jieun Lee
In this activity, take inspiration from Jennie Jieun Lee and combine abstractions from painting and the textural shapes of sculpture into one artwork.
Still Life Drawings with Zach Bruder
In this activity, take inspiration from Zach Bruder and make playful and vibrant artworks.
Ruqaa script.
Learn about the letters of the Ruqaa script. with the calligrapher Mohamed Mendi.
Ruqaa script: letters Ha, Jeem, Khaa
Learn about the letters of the Ruqaa script with the calligrapher Mohamed Mandi.
Painting Abstract Images
In this activity, learn how to transform abstract images into your own works of art.
Mosaic Butterfly
Learn the art of mosaics and create works of art using small pieces of coloured glass.
Magic Leaves Drawing
Learn how to use crayons and watercolours to create colourful prints using leaves.
Decoupage
In this activity, learn the simple yet diverse medium of decoupage and transform any surface into a canvas for your imagination.
Mud Paintings Inspired by Silman Mansoor
Experiment the process of painting with clay slip to reveal interesting textures and cracks.
Paper Making
Learn the basics of paper making in this short activity video.
Exploring The Natural World using Mixed Media Inspired by Simrin Mehra Agarwal
Create beautiful mixed media paintings while exploring nature using techniques inspired by Simrin Mehra Agarwal.
Galaxy Night Painting
Use bold, vibrant watercolours to create luminant night sky paintings.
Raqqa script.
Learn about the letters of the Raqqa script. with the calligrapher Mohamed Mendi.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Watercolour Postcards
Learn how you can use translucent layers of watercolour paint to create vibrant illustrations.
Clay Sculpture
Learn to create three-dimensional representations by moulding clay.
Create: Recipes
Create Emirati dishes yourselves
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.
Cubist Portraits
Create your own abstract portraits inspired by Cubism.
Charcoal Animation
Bring your charcoal drawings to life through film and animation.
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
Arabic Naskh Script Foundation Course
A calligraphy course where students can learn the Naskh script basics using classical tools, to create calligraphy artworks.
The Five Elements of Light
Portrait photography can be defined as ‘drawing light’. Photographer Julian John breaks down the five elements of light and how to control them.
‘Do not feel burdened’
Arabic calligraphy demonstration by Mohammed Al Mandi, ‘Do not feel burdened’.
Salt dough leaves
Create leaf ornaments by using real foliage to make impressions in clay or salt dough. Once dry, decorate and use them for bowls or jewellery.
Make a Collage
Make and Play are short, fun videos for all the family to make art inspired by the collection using simple materials.
Make a Helmet
Make and Play are short, fun videos for all the family to make art inspired by the collection using simple materials.
Pastel portraits
This tutorial demonstrates basic pastel techniques for drawing portraits. Explore the medium and immerse yourself in the process.
Clay teddy bear
Create your own teddy bear sculpture out of clay or salt dough. Decorate your creation using paint and glitter.
Comical faces
Work alone or with a family member to draw different sets of facial features. Cut them out and assemble them together to create a funny face.
Make a Horse
Make and Play are short, fun videos for all the family to make art inspired by the collection using simple materials.
Gahwa and Chai paintings
Use coffee and tea as alternative painting mediums and explore their qualities to create texture, shadows, gradients and depth.
Mixed media tote bag
Make your own customised tote bag using canvas or leather and decorate it with repeating patterns, stencils, found objects and more.
Illuminated tree
Create an illuminated image using a box, battery-powered fairy lights, layers of tracing paper, pastels and paint.
Make a Mask
Make and Play are short, fun videos for all the family to make art inspired by the collection using simple materials.
Make a Scene
Make and Play are short, fun videos for all the family to make art inspired by the collection using simple materials.
Jewellery design drawing (part 1)
Naida Akaeva, a jewellery design instructor from Al Marsam Al Hor, introduces beginners to basic drawing techniques for jewellery design.
Multicoloured menageries
Draw the outlines of various birds, cut them out and decorate them using a range of materials to create your own menagerie.
Make a Seal
Make and Play are short, fun videos for all the family to make art inspired by the collection using simple materials.
Jewellery design drawing (part 2)
Naida Akaeva, a jewellery design instructor from Al Marsam Al Hor, introduces beginners to basic drawing techniques for jewellery design.