From painting and macramé to slime-making and personalised totes, Tashkeel offers hands-on weekend activities for all family members to create, experiment and spend time together
Drop-in & Draw - Discover Series
Dubai, UAE – 05, October, 2026: This October, Tashkeel’s Weekend Workshops offer families a creative way to spend time together, with hands-on activities designed for both adults and younger participants. From drawing, painting and macramé to frame decoration, slime making and personalised tote bag design, the programme offers something for every member of the family to enjoy, whether they are trying a new craft, exploring their creativity or simply making something side by side.
Running on selected days from Thursday to Sunday throughout October, the programme features a mix of recurring and one-off sessions led by Tashkeel’s Bassem Boules, an artist and graphic designer, and Mohammed Okasha, Senior Programs Coordinator. Together, they guide participants through a range of materials, techniques and creative processes in an approachable, hands-on setting. Sessions are priced at AED 90 (+VAT), making the workshops an easy and accessible way to try something new over the weekend.
The programme includes the following workshops:
Weekend Workshops: Drop-in & Knot
8, 15, 22 & 29 October 2026 | 10.00am–12.00pm & 2.00–4.00pm
Location: Tashkeel Nad Al Sheba | Instructor/Mentor: Mohammed Okasha | Fee: AED 90 (+VAT) per session
An introduction to macramé using coloured cotton cord. Participants practise knots and combine textures and patterns to make decorative objects, with a different project offered each week. Suitable for all skill levels, the workshop gives each participant a handmade piece to take home.
Weekend Workshops: Drop-in & Draw: Discover Series
9, 16, 23 & 30 October 2026 | 2.00–4.00pm
Location: Tashkeel Nad Al Sheba | Instructor/Mentor: Bassem Boules | Fee: AED 90 (+VAT) per session
A relaxed drawing workshop for adults, with a different medium to explore each week, including pencil, charcoal, pastel and marker. Participants work from observation or imagination, experimenting with marks and composition at their own pace. No previous drawing experience is required.
Weekend Workshops: Drop-in & Paint: Brush Break
10, 17, 24 & 31 October 2026 | 10.00am–12.00pm & 2.00–4.00pm
Location: Tashkeel Nad Al Sheba | Instructor/Mentor: Bassem Boules | Fee: AED 90 (+VAT) per session
An informal painting workshop for adults, introducing a different painting medium each week. Participants explore brushwork, colour and composition to develop an artwork inspired by a reference, the natural world or their own ideas, and take their finished piece home.
Weekend Workshops: Decoden Delight: Decorate Your Frame
11, 18 & 25 October 2026 | 10.00am–12.00pm & 2.00–4.00pm
Location: Tashkeel Nad Al Sheba | Instructor/Mentor: Mohammed Okasha | Fee: AED 90 (+VAT) per session
Children aged 4–14 decorate photo frames with colourful charms, embellishments and decorative cream. By choosing and arranging their own combinations, young makers create a personalised frame to take home.
Weekend Workshops: Slime Lab: Mix, Stretch & Create
11, 18 & 25 October 2026 | 10.00am–12.00pm & 2.00–4.00pm
Location: Tashkeel Nad Al Sheba | Instructor/Mentor: Mohammed Okasha | Fee: AED 90 (+VAT) per session
A sensory craft workshop for children aged 4–14. Guided through the process of making slime, participants mix ingredients and experiment with colour, glitter and texture, taking home their own creation in a container.
Weekend Workshops: Create Your Own Sticker Tote
11, 18 & 25 October 2026 | 10.00am–12.00pm & 2.00–4.00pm
Location: Tashkeel Nad Al Sheba | Instructor/Mentor: Bassem Boules | Fee: AED 90 (+VAT) per session
Participants turn a plain tote into an individual design using fabric stickers and decorative shapes. The activity introduces colour combinations and visual arrangement through an everyday object, with each participant leaving with a customised bag.
All workshop fees are non-refundable and apply to one session only. Availability varies by workshop. Please check the individual listings for registration details and the latest schedule.