Spring Of Culture Workshops, Bahrain

Join a collaborative outdoor art experience designed to foster community interaction and creative expression. Participants will contribute to a 10-meter collective mural using printmaking techniques guided by expert artists Jehan Saleh and Juliana Maroto. Celebrate cultural diversity and artistic collaboration in a vibrant public space.

Join Nasima Khatun, a celebrity fruit carver from the UK, and master the art of transforming fruit into stunning works of art. In this interactive workshop, Nasima will guide you in creating your own masterpiece and unleash your creativity in a fun, hands-on environment.  

Nasima is an internationally acclaimed fruit carver who has crafted spectacular designs for top brands like Walt Disney, Warner Brothers, Pixar Studios, and L’Oreal.  

Come and experience a unique workshop where your creativity takes center stage.

Join this outdoor collaborative workshop where participants of all ages will create large-scale sculptures of local marine species using recycled materials like foam and cartons. Led by artists Jehan Saleh and Juliana Maroto, the workshop promotes environmental awareness and community bonding through creative expression.

Participants will explore the fundamentals of design thinking, user-centered design, and the product development process. Through practical exercises, they'll learn how to turn ideas into functional, aesthetically pleasing products, understand the importance of prototyping, and gain insight into the materials and tools used in modern product design.

An exciting journey into the world of botanical dyeing awaits. Participants will learn how to bundle dye using flower petals, plants, and food waste through a natural and intuitive process. Marie will guide them through the steps of mordanting, discuss various fabrics, and explore the textures and patterns that can be created with natural resources.

Artists Jeane Morel and Paul Marlier take participants on a journey of learning the exciting potential of using AI tools to enhance their creative processes, from generating unique visual designs to creating interactive art experiences.

Join a two-day filmmaking workshop dedicated to exploring the narrative filmmaking scene in Bahrain. Participants will immerse themselves in the filmmaking process, covering key aspects from development to post-production, learning effective communication among cast and crew, with a special focus on the actor-director relationship.

The workshop will also address the current landscape of Bahrain's filmmaking environment, discussing both the opportunities and challenges it presents. On the second day, participants will embark on a comprehensive journey through filmmaker Mohamed Fakhro's personal experiences as a director, gaining invaluable insights from eight years in the industry. The workshop will conclude with a showcase of Fakhro's short films, “SWINE,” “CLOVEN,” and “CULT,” allowing for an analysis and appreciation of the creative storytelling techniques that drive impactful narratives.