Meet Astrophotographer Samy Olabi
In collaboration with Samy Olabi and @Nikonmea, learn about the fascinating world of astrophotography in the mesmerising virtual reality exhibition ‘Celestial: A Journey Through Space and Time’, soon on Manarat Al Saadiyat pages.
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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.
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In this activity, learn the simple yet diverse medium of decoupage and transform any surface into a canvas for your imagination.
Make a Scene
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Make a Seal
Make and Play are short, fun videos for all the family to make art inspired by the collection using simple materials.
Clay Sculpture
Learn to create three-dimensional representations by moulding clay.
Make a Horse
Make and Play are short, fun videos for all the family to make art inspired by the collection using simple materials.
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Make a Helmet
Make and Play are short, fun videos for all the family to make art inspired by the collection using simple materials.
Etel Adnan Inspired Activity
Create a colourful and textural abstract landscape inspired by the extraordinary artist Etel Adnan.
Make a Collage
Make and Play are short, fun videos for all the family to make art inspired by the collection using simple materials.
Fruit Sculptures
Learn how to make playful fruit sculptures using plaster.
Make a Mask
Make and Play are short, fun videos for all the family to make art inspired by the collection using simple materials.
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.
Tradition and Its Birthplace
This video will talk to students about the iconic Qasr Al Muwaiji, where many traditions were born.
Islam and religious tolerance
Learn how tolerance dates back to early Islam and how the UAE welcomed people from different religions.
‘Do not feel burdened’
Arabic calligraphy demonstration by Mohammed Al Mandi, ‘Do not feel burdened’.
Multicoloured Menageries
Draw the outlines of various birds, cut them out and decorate them using a range of materials to create your own menagerie.
Learn about Al Ayala and discover Al Ain Oasis
Learn about Al Ayala, a traditional performance art of the UAE and explore aspects of Al Ain Oasis through the eyes of experts and artists.
Silk Painting
Learn silk painting techniques
Pen Illustration
Explore pen drawing and shading techniques
Origami Flowers
Make your own origami flowers
Clay Art: Palm Tree
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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.
History at Home: Explore Marawah Island
Discover what life was like on Marawah Island 8,000 years ago.
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World Music Exploratory Guides
Explore the rich tapestry created by musicians, from the music of the Arab World to internationally renowned composers.
Arabic Naskh Script Foundation Course
A calligraphy course where students can learn the Naskh script basics using classical tools, to create calligraphy artworks.
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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.
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.
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.
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Naida Akaeva, a jewellery design instructor from Al Marsam Al Hor, introduces beginners to basic drawing techniques for jewellery design.
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