Ewan Al Jami' Workshop

Out of its belief in arts as the universal language of communication, the Centre during 2019 and 2020 organized the "Ewan Al Jami' " program, which included a series of specialized workshops revolving around the aesthetics of Islamic art and architecture, such as ornamentation, sculpturing, and Arabic calligraphy, as well as other forms of art.

These workshops were delivered by an elite selection of specialists in Islamic arts from within and outside the country, targeting those interested in this field across different age groups. Ewan Al Jami' celebrates the finest works of art produced by the Islamic civilization, further serving as a tribute to the country's cultural movement. Below is a list of the workshops :

  • The "Sculpting Botanical and Geometric Motifs" workshop by Adam Williamson, a Calligrapher and sculptor. He is interested in carving stone and wood to create symmetric geometric shapes and has also won several international awards.
  • The "Islamic Geometry" workshop by Samira Mayne, an artist and an experienced trainer on Islamic geometry, who has studied arts in London and abroad.
  • The "Visual Language of Islamic Geometric Design" workshop by Eric Bragg, writer, academic, and artist specializing in Islamic geometric design and its arts.
  • The "Islamic Art of Gilding" workshop by Tahrim Pasha. A plastic artist accredited by the Prince College of Traditional Arts in the United Kingdom. She specializes in gilding, Islamic geometry, and Arabic calligraphy.
  • The "Mosaic Paintings at Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque" workshop by Laura Lay Ray, an art instructor and museum education consultant for the Islamic Art Group.Also, a renowned manufacturer of ceramics and mosaics in various styles for more than 6 years.
  • The "Ceramic Sculpture on Plaster" workshop by Paul Barchillon.An American artist specializing in Islamic stucco decorations inspired by rich Moroccan stucco art, with about 30 years of experience. He creates his designs using modern technology and employing his skills in creating geometric motifs.