Inspired by Palestinian and Lebanese Art: Art Workshops for Kids and Adults with Nora Qudah

Dates:

Friday, November 1

Friday, November 8

Friday, November 15

Friday, November 22

Friday, November 29

Time: 5 pm

Ages: 2 years and up

Registration fee: 500 AED for all five sessions

During the month of November, participants at Kutubna's Friday art sessions will learn about Palestinian and Lebanese artists. You will create your own art inspired by the works of Etel Adnan, Hussein Madi, Nabil Anani, Samia Halaby, and Sliman Mansour. 

Friday, 1/11 — Etel Adnan - Visual Poem
Let's explore the colors of the landscape, the heart of the poetic. Join us for an art session inspired by the work of Lebanese artist and poet Etel Adnan. We will use bold colours to create abstract landscapes. We will reimagine the world around us by transforming familiar landscapes into creative basic forms just as Etel does.

Friday, 8/11 — Hussein Madi - Oud Instrument
Join us for an exciting art session inspired by the iconic Lebanese artist Hussein Madi. Madi often featured the oud in his artworks, emphasizing its significance in Arab culture and its connection to music and tradition. Guided by Madi’s vibrant colors and abstract forms, we’ll capture the beauty and elegance of the oud in our own unique style.

Friday, 15/11 — Nabil Anani - Fabric of Land
Join us for an art session inspired by the iconic Palestinian artist Nabil Anani, renowned for his richly textured landscapes, village scenes, and celebration of cultural heritage. Let's create our own art piece guided by his unique Fabric of Land painting and express connections to place and history.

Friday, 22/11 — Samia Halaby - A Voice for the Voiceless through Abstract
Join us for an art session inspired by Palestinian artist Samia Halaby. Known for her innovative approach to abstraction, Samia's art reflects the rhythms of nature, light, movement and resistance through bold bright color and form. In this session we will break the boundaries of traditional art by expressing our feelings and thoughts. 

Friday, 29/11 — Sliman Mansour - Embroidery Close-Up
Let's dive into the details of Palestinian heritage. In this art session we will explore the beauty of the Palestinian Thob, inspired by the renowned Palestinian artist Sliman Mansour, known for his detailed, culturally rich portrayals. In this session, we’ll zoom in on the exquisite embroidery of the Thob, painting its colours and patterns in Mansour’s style.