Collage Talent Center Held "Islamic Arts" Workshop
Collage Talent Center at Sharjah Ladies Club held “Islamic Arts†workshops in its 4th year and that is within the activities of the 16th Sharjah Islamic Arts festival 2014, organized by Arts Management at the Sharjah Department of Culture and Information. The workshops included various types of Islamic arts presented by interior designer Shahira Serry.
The workshop was attended by a large number of ladies, who were introduced to different types of Islamic arts such as acrylic painting. The ladies were also introduced to the Islamic arts history and what distinguishes it from other types of fine arts. Moreover, Shahira Serry also spoke of the role of Islamic arts in preserving the heritage over the years.
“We undertake through the festival to contribute in the definition of Islamic art through establishing specialized workshops, and bring professional artists in the same field and different types of Islamic art. This festival is considered an excellent chance to introduce Islamic art with all its prosperous content in crafts, painting, patterns and colours. We appreciate all the efforts of the Arts Management, and all those involved in the success of the festival. We hope to be part in more art festivals held in the countryâ€, said, Sara Al Marzouqi, Art & Educational Center Manager. Moreover, the artist supervised the participant’s paintings and also provided advices and tips which introduced the basics of Islamic arts and how it should be practiced in details.
It is worthy to mention that the workshops held were attended by a large number of ladies, conducted by Shahira Serry, introducing Islamic art to the participants through painting with different techniques. In conclusion, the ladies were able to keep all their art pieces done during the workshops.
Emirate: Sharjah
Date: Jan 15, 2014
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