07.2019_What’s On_ 29CREATIVE CLASSESIllustrations: Sheila DeocarezaSharpen up your skills with
photography lessons
Gulf Photo Plus in Alserkal Avenue has been the
go-to place for amateur photographers to hone their
skills for years – and for good reason. The studio
hosts everything from beginner courses to mobile
phone photography classes. If you’re totally new to
photography, try the level 1, two-day workshop for
Dhs780.
a Gulf Photo Plus, Unit #36 Alserkal Avenue, Street
8, Dubai, Sat to Thur 10am to 5pm, Fri closed.
gulfphotoplus.comMaster the kitchen with cooking classes
From pizza making to artisan courses, the International Centre for Culinary
Arts has almost too many classes to choose from. Start with a basics class and
work your way up. We also love the sound of the barista class where students
learn how to master the perfect flat white among others.
a First Floor, Block 8, Dubai Knowledge Park, Near Main Gate – Dubai, Sat to
Wed 8am to 5pm, Thur 8am to 1pm, Fri closed. Tel: (04) 4578811. iccadubai.aeGET MESSY AT A POTTERY CLASS
There’s a whole studio dedicated to pottery in Al Quoz, with classes for adults and children. To
learn the ropes, book into the hand-building pottery class at Yadawei Ceramic Studio for Dhs180.
Clay is sold separately, and you’ll pay Dhs110 per bag for it.
a Yadawei Ceramic Studio, Warehouse 30, 8th, Al Quoz Industrial Area 1, daily 9.30am to 5pm.
Tel: (04) 3791312. yadawei.netSign up to a
creative writing
class to finally
tackle your novel
If you love nothing more
than putting pen to paper
and watching your thoughts
formulate a story or poem,
an evening with The Dubai
Writers’ Group could be
a perfect place for you to
wile away an afternoon.
The supportive classroom
environment coupled with
challenging exercises and
thoughtful workshopping has
helped a whole generation of
aspiring writers in Dubai find
their voice.
a The Dubai Writers’ Group,
various meetup locations,
Saturday 6.30pm.
meetup.com/dubaiwriters
Brush up on your
art skills
Sketch Art Cafe & Sketch
Studio is a brilliant new spot in
Mattar bin Lahej Gallery on Al
Wasl Road, Jumeirah. Whether
you’re a complete beginner
or have always had a bit of
artistic prowess, there’s no
pressure here, just a relaxing
atmosphere to get your creative
juices flowing. Choose from
drawing, painting, sculpting,
mosaics and printmaking.
a Sketch Art Café & Sketch
Studio, Mattar bin Lahej
Gallery, Al Wasl Road,
Jumeirah, Dubai, daily 9am
to 11pm, from Dhs70. Tel: (04)- mattargallery.ae
Sharpen up your skills with