Art seekers; this is for you

Hello all, first of all I would like to extend an apology for creating a lazy blog, but artists such as ourselves tend to multi-task and take our sweet time while doing it :)

In an attempt to blow the dust off of this blog, I thought of introducing some of you to places you could go to either to learn art or to gain more techniques in the fields of your choice:

Today I would like to introduce 2 places;

1. Tashkeel

http://www.tashkeel.org/En/Index.aspx

Tashkeel is an art institution located in Dubai, it houses several art workshops, studios, and exhibitions...

"Established in January 2008, Tashkeel is an independent resource for artists and designers living and working in the United Arab Emirates.

Tashkeel is committed to facilitating art and design practice, cross-cultural dialogue and creative exchange.

To be able to access the studios at Tashkeel one must be a registered member. Members have access to studio facilities which are: fine art, photography studio and darkroom, printmaking, textile printing, MAC suite, jewellery and 3D studios. In addition to the studio resources, there is an up to date journals and reference library as well as a member's room and a gallery open to the public.

Tashkeel also organizes workshops in creative practice led by practicing artists which is open to both members and non members."

Now, personally I was going to register in Tashkeel and sign up for a workshop, but I needed something more consistent, seeing that each workshop has a number of sessions, say 4 sessions for example, and I was in need of something that required frequent attendance. which takes us to...

2. Sharjah Art Institute

It is an institute that has a 3 course plan, and educates people through art courses. each course (or semester) consists of almost 2 months.

"Sharjah Art Institute Educational establishment and art gallery, opened in 1997 in the restored Al Serkal house, a 150 years old building. Courses for students (11 - 25 years) in most of the visual art disciplines. Graduation certificate attested by the Department of Culture & Information. "

The 200 DHS fees are unbelievably reasonable, and it is a place that guides you from A-Z in courses like painting, sculpting, graphics, and ceramics. By the third semester you could specialize into one of these disciplines and in the end you would get a certificate that upgrades you into an official certified artist.

Today I am heading to the Shj Art Insititute upon invitation to an opening to one of their exhibtions, I will take in the vibe and unload it into this blog when I return.

Until then my lovelies!

If you know any other place that is art related don't hesistate to tell us all about it here