Art Workshops in Dubai are having a real moment this May, and The Workshop Dubai’s latest lineup is the reason people are actually paying attention. Eight hands-on creative sessions are packed into five consecutive days, covering everything from botanical relief to acrylic clock pouring. Every session includes all materials, and spots are limited.
If you have been waiting for a good excuse to try something new, this is it.
What Is The Workshop Dubai
The Workshop Dubai is a creative studio in the city focused on art, design, and intellect. It runs regular hands-on sessions for people at any skill level, whether you are a total beginner or someone who already has a craft corner at home. The May Edition is one of the most varied lineups the studio has put together, with eight sessions and eight completely different mediums on offer.
Art Workshops in Dubai This May: The Full Schedule
Here is every session, date, and time in one place:
- Saturday, May 9 Botanical Relief Workshop — 10am to 12pm Create Your Own Genuine Leather Trifold Journal (A5 Size) — 1pm to 3pm Urban Sketching Workshop — 3pm to 5pm
- Sunday, May 10 Palestinian Ceramics Painting Workshop — 11am to 1pm Sculpture Painting Workshop — 2pm to 4pm
- Wednesday, May 13 Beaded Bag Workshop — 2:30pm to 5:30pm
- Thursday, May 14 UNWIND: Week 1, Coming Home to Self Through Art — 4pm to 6pm
- Friday, May 15 Flow on Time: Acrylic Clock Pouring Workshop — 10:30am to 12:30pm
All materials are included in every session.
A Full Breakdown of Every Session
Saturday, May 9 is the most packed day on the calendar, with three Art Workshops in Dubai running back to back from morning through evening. The Botanical Relief Workshop at 10am teaches participants how to press botanicals onto a circular canvas to create detailed relief compositions. The leather journal session at 1pm walks you through making a fully functional A5 genuine leather trifold journal from scratch. Urban Sketching at 3pm rounds out the day with a loose illustrated session focused on food and interior scenes.
Sunday, May 10 covers two distinct styles. The Palestinian Ceramics Painting Workshop at 11am focuses on traditional floral patterns painted onto ceramic pieces, an art form with deep cultural history that has gained significant international attention in recent years. The Sculpture Painting Workshop at 2pm produces three-dimensional painted relief work, with participants completing a detailed bird and flower composition on a round canvas.
Wednesday, May 13 is dedicated to the Beaded Bag Workshop alone. It is the longest session of the month at three full hours, running from 2:30pm to 5:30pm. Participants use pearl-style beads to produce a finished, wearable bag before the session ends.
Thursday, May 14 takes a different approach. UNWIND: Week 1, Coming Home to Self Through Art runs from 4pm to 6pm and focuses on guided creative self-expression. It is the first session in what looks like an ongoing mindfulness-through-art series, and it is the one session on the schedule that is not centered around producing a specific craft object.
Friday, May 15 closes the week with Flow on Time, an acrylic clock pouring workshop from 10:30am to 12:30pm. Participants pour paint directly onto a clock face to create a functional art piece they take home.
Why These Are the Best Art Workshops in Dubai Right Now
Most creative events in the city ask you to bring your own supplies or commit to a multi-week course. The Workshop Dubai keeps every session self-contained and fully equipped, which is exactly why Art Workshops in Dubai like these tend to sell out fast.
Whether you want something to wear, hang, use, or simply create for the experience, this May lineup covers every kind of maker. Check out more things to do in Dubai this May to fill up the rest of your calendar, and browse the latest Dubai events for more weekend plans.
How to Book Your Spot
Spots are limited and The Workshop Dubai’s May Edition is already getting attention. Head to their Instagram page to book your session directly before it fills up.
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