Sikka 2025: Walk-in Collaborative Canvas
Starts - Friday
31 January 2025

Come be part of the creative journey at the Sikka Art and Design Festival 2025! Step into a vibrant, interactive art experience where you can contribute your own sketches, drawings, or paintings on a large communal canvas. Set in the heart of the festival, this evolving masterpiece invites people of all ages and skill levels to leave their mark. Watch as the artwork transforms, reflecting the collective creativity of the community. Join us in celebrating art, connection, and collaboration in a dynamic space.
Note: This workshop operates on a first-come, first-served basis. Each session lasts 1 hour.
Sikka 2025: Walk-in Print & Paint
Starts - Friday
31 January 2025

Explore the art of silkscreen printing and hand-painting in this engaging activity. Participants will learn to transfer bold designs onto tote bags using silkscreen techniques, complemented by vibrant hand-painted details. This hands-on session offers an unforgettable experience of combining functionality with art.
Note: This workshop operates on a first-come, first-served basis. Each session lasts 1 hour.
Sikka 2025: Walk-in & Print Riso
Bassem Boules
Starts - Friday
31 January 2025

This drop-in activity invites participants of all ages and skill levels to explore the unique art of Riso printing. Participants can produce vibrant prints featuring layered colors, textures, and patterns. This hands-on experience is your chance to experiment with a fun and eco-friendly printmaking technique.
Note: This workshop operates on a first-come, first-served basis. Each session lasts 1 hour.
Sikka 2025: Cityscape Drawing
Bassem Boules
Starts - Friday
31 January 2025

Capture Dubai’s historic Al Shindagha neighborhood in this hands-on workshop. Participants will be guided through foundational techniques, such as perspective and composition, to create detailed sketches of the architecture and dynamic streets of Al Shindagha. This workshop offers a unique opportunity to blend creativity with a deeper appreciation of the surrounding urban landscape.
Sikka 2025: Create Your Own Custom Keychain
Shiena Fenol
Starts - Friday
31 January 2025

Perfect for beginners, this hands-on session introduces the essentials of working with UV resin to design unique, custom-made keychains. Explore a variety of molds, pigments, glitters, and embellishments & leave with a handcrafted keychain and the skills to continue exploring the world of UV resin art
Sikka 2025: Impressionism in Clay
Asad Hafeez
Starts - Saturday
1 February 2025

This hands-on workshop explores impressionism in clay & the techniques of pressing objects, textures, and patterns into clay to create beautiful, functional designs. Whether it’s the intricate pattern of a leaf, the rough texture of fabric, or the delicate imprint of lace, this workshop invites participants to experiment with various materials to create their unique piece.Â
Sikka 2025: Expressive Arabic Calligraphy Art
Hazem Kurdali
Starts - Saturday
1 February 2025

Learn the fundamentals of Arabic calligraphy, including essential strokes, letterforms, and stylistic elements. Create your own expressive artwork, combining traditional techniques with personal flair.Â
Sikka 2025: Design Your Pouch
Shiena Fenol
Starts - Sunday
2 February 2025

Using eco-friendly materials and vibrant colours, explore techniques like fabric painting, and stamping to create a functional and artistic piece. Whether you want to create bold patterns, intricate designs, or a playful illustration, this workshop will guide you through transforming a plain pouch into a unique work of art.
Sikka 2025: Glow Art- Paint with Light
Bassem Boules, Yanick Mua
Starts - Sunday
2 February 2025

Create magical glowing artworks using UV-reactive paints and blacklight effects! Design your dream galaxies, underwater worlds, or glowing creatures, all illuminated under special UV light. Watch as your artwork comes to life with vibrant, glowing colours that transform when exposed to blacklight.
Sikka 2025: Design Your Hoodie
Bassem Boules
Starts - Monday
3 February 2025

Design your own hoodies in this fun workshop with Bassem Boules! Young creatives will explore stencil lettering to create unique designs and expressions on their hoodies, making each piece a one-of-a-kind fashion statement. This hands-on activity will allow them to express their individual style, and they will leave with a personalized hoodie to wear all winter long.
Sikka 2025: Decorating Candles
Shiena Fenol
Starts - Monday
3 February 2025

Explore the art of candle designing in this hands-on workshop. Transform simple candles into decorative pieces as you explore techniques such as carving, painting, and embellishment. Participants will take home their uniquely decorated candles, perfect as gifts or home decor. This workshop is ideal for anyone looking to combine creativity with a touch of elegance in their artistic endeavors.
Sikka 2025: A Creative Kite-Making Experience
Starts - Tuesday
4 February 2025

Learn how to create and design your own kites using sustainable and lightweight materials in this engaging 1 hour workshop and leave with a beautiful kite you can fly and cherish as a handmade memory.
Sikka 2025: Block Printing on Fabric
Areen Hassan
Starts - Tuesday
4 February 2025

Explore the timeless art of block printing in this hands-on workshop! Learn the basics of this traditional technique and create your own custom patterns on fabric. Using wooden blocks and vibrant fabric paints, participants will stamp beautiful designs onto fabric to craft unique scarves. This workshop will guide you through the creative process, letting you experiment with patterns and colors to produce a one-of-a-kind textile masterpiece.
Sikka 2025: Exploring AI for Image and Video Creation
Jyo John Mulloor
Starts - Wednesday
5 February 2025

Designed for beginners and creative enthusiasts, this session introduces you to cutting-edge AI tools for image and video creation. You’ll learn how to transform ideas into visuals using platforms like MidJourney, Stable Diffusion, Runway, and more. Through live demonstrations and hands-on exercises, you’ll gain the skills to craft unique AI-generated art, refine your outputs with editing tools, and experiment with simple yet impactful video animations.
By the end of the session, you’ll have a deeper understanding of AI’s role in the creative field, practical experience with advanced tools, and completed projects that reflect your personal artistic flair.
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* Participants are required to bring their own laptop
Sikka 2025: Impressionism in Clay
Asad Hafeez
Starts - Thursday
6 February 2025

This hands-on workshop explores impressionism in clay & the techniques of pressing objects, textures, and patterns into clay to create beautiful, functional designs. Whether it’s the intricate pattern of a leaf, the rough texture of fabric, or the delicate imprint of lace, this workshop invites participants to experiment with various materials to create their unique piece.Â
Sikka 2025: Expressive Arabic Calligraphy Art
Hazem Kurdali
Starts - Thursday
6 February 2025

Learn the fundamentals of Arabic calligraphy, including essential strokes, letterforms, and stylistic elements. Create your own expressive artwork, combining traditional techniques with personal flair.Â
Sikka 2025: Mixed Media Portrait Collage
Bassem Boules
Starts - Friday
7 February 2025

In this workshop, participants will begin with a simple pencil sketch as their base and bring it to life by incorporating a variety of materials. Using magazine cut-outs, newspapers, fabric scraps, and more, they will learn how to build layers and textures to enhance their artwork. From clothing and hair to dynamic backgrounds, this hands-on activity encourages creativity and experimentation, resulting in a unique and vibrant portrait.
Sikka 2025: Glow Art- Paint with Light
Bassem Boules, Yanick Mua
Starts - Friday
7 February 2025

Create magical glowing artworks using UV-reactive paints and blacklight effects! Design your dream galaxies, underwater worlds, or glowing creatures, all illuminated under special UV light. Watch as your artwork comes to life with vibrant, glowing colours that transform when exposed to blacklight.
Sikka 2025: Exploring AI for Image and Video Creation
Jyo John Mulloor
Starts - Saturday
8 February 2025

Designed for beginners and creative enthusiasts, this session introduces you to cutting-edge AI tools for image and video creation. You’ll learn how to transform ideas into visuals using platforms like MidJourney, Stable Diffusion, Runway, and more. Through live demonstrations and hands-on exercises, you’ll gain the skills to craft unique AI-generated art, refine your outputs with editing tools, and experiment with simple yet impactful video animations.
By the end of the session, you’ll have a deeper understanding of AI’s role in the creative field, practical experience with advanced tools, and completed projects that reflect your personal artistic flair.
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* Participants are required to bring their own laptop
Sikka 2025: Urban Sketching
Thierry Chehab
Starts - Sunday
9 February 2025

Designed to teach participants the fundamentals of sketching, this hands-on workshop will cover two key techniques: line drawing and drawing with shapes. Learn how to capture dynamic scenes and static settings with confidence. Explore the intricacies of composition, ink plotting, focus areas, and color selection.
Perfect for artists looking to enhance their observational skills and decision-making in fast-paced environments, this workshop equips you with techniques that can be applied across various creative fields.
Sikka 2025: Create Your Own Custom Keychain
Shiena Fenol
Starts - Sunday
9 February 2025

Perfect for beginners, this hands-on session introduces the essentials of working with UV resin to design unique, custom-made keychains. Explore a variety of molds, pigments, glitters, and embellishments & leave with a handcrafted keychain and the skills to continue exploring the world of UV resin art.
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