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Art and Calligraphy Workshops
Observations and Painting
Grade/Age: Kindergarten– Grade 3 (3–8 years old)
Workshops for Schools
We offer a variety of art and calligraphy workshops in Arabic and English for students of all ages.
Young artists will be introduced to Islamic art and its artefacts through a tour in the galleries. They will learn about different objects through show-and-tell activities. First, they observe, outline and draw — using a colour scheme inspired by the objects — then they tell their story.
Geometry Patterns in Islamic Art
Grades 1 to 12
Students will be introduced to patterns and designs in Islamic art through a tour in the galleries. They will learn the basics of geometry, produce a geometric design by constructing, tracing and repeating a geometric shape and finally paint their pattern using a colour scheme inspired by MIA’s collection. The complexity and focus of the workshop will be customised based on the age of the students.
Outline and Sketch at MIA
Grades 1 to 12
Students will learn the basics of drawing and outlining from observation in MIA galleries. Each student will choose one to two objects to learn about and produce their artwork by drawing with a pencil and adding details using light and shadow techniques. The complexity and focus of the workshop will be customised based on the age of the students.
The Art of Illustration
Grades 1 to 12
In this workshop, students will learn how illuminators decorated literary works through a tour of MIA’s galleries and studio work. We will explore decorative motifs found in Islamic manuscripts, and produce a painting inspired by the art illumination.
Irsem Competition
Grades 1 to 6
Irsem competition is a wonderful annual opportunity for students to discover their artistic talents, as participants draw inspiration from the wonderful exhibits at the Museum of Islamic Art. Students visit the selected exhibition and create artistic paintings that reflect their visions and experiences inspired by Islamic heritage. The winning works are selected to be displayed in a special exhibition in the museum’s lobby. This allows them to highlight their creativity to the public.
Fashion through Moroccan Heritage
Grades 1 to 12
In this workshop, students will design garments inspired by Moroccan silhouettes and discover their rich heritage. They will learn about different patterns and how to create something of their own using paint, markers, cutouts and other embellishments.
Square Kufic
Grades 1 to 12
The name “Square Kufic” came from the architectural practice of using black and white squares as units to measure letters and spaces. This workshop explores different design shapes, including square Kufic, squares, rectangles, circles, stars, swirls and more.
Talented in Kufic Script
Grades 1 to 12
It is an exclusive platform for talented students to hone their skills in Arabic calligraphy. The workshop focuses on intensive and customised training that allows students to have a deep understanding of the Kufic script and its applications in Islamic manuscripts. It is an ideal opportunity to create and learn in an inspiring environment geared towards artistic excellence.
Explore our 2024 – 2025 offerings, which include general and specialised guided tours, art and calligraphy workshops, academic programmes, library activities and more.
