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ABOUT SIKKAT ALBAREH

 

A collaboration between Albareh Art Space and Sikka Workshops, SIKKAT ALBAREH offers workshops and mentorship across a range of artistic disciplines — from painting and sculpture to calligraphy and mixed media.

 

Open to all levels, the programme provides hands-on sessions led by practising artists, allowing participants to develop new skills, experiment with techniques, and engage with Bahrain's contemporary art community.

 

Open for Registration
Leather Wallet Making Workshop

Leather Wallet Making Workshop

Spend an afternoon at the bench and craft your own wallet by hand. Guided by Adel Sahlawi, you'll move through every stage of leather making, from raw hide to a finished piece you take home the same day.

06 June, 2026

Crafts
Open for Registration
Islamic Tile Workshop (Cuerda Seca Technique)

Islamic Tile Workshop (Cuerda Seca Technique)

A hands-on workshop introducing participants to the art of Islamic tiles and the Cuerda Seca technique, one of the most distinctive ceramic decoration methods in the Islamic world. Participants will explore its history and fundamentals, then create and decorate their own ceramic tile using the technique.

13 June, 2026

Open for Registration
Leather Book Cover Design Workshop

Leather Book Cover Design Workshop

A hands-on workshop introducing participants to the art of designing and crafting leather book covers. Participants will learn the fundamentals of working with leather, along with decorative and hand-forming techniques, then apply these skills to design and create their own leather book cover.

17 June, 2026

Crafts
Open for Registration
Collage Art Workshop

Collage Art Workshop

Join us for a creative workshop exploring the world of collage art, where images, paper cut-outs, and mixed materials come together to create a unique artwork in your own style.

27 June, 2026

Collage
Completed
On-Mesh Weaving Workshop

On-Mesh Weaving Workshop

A unique, hands-on experience in the art of cotton fabric weaving on iron mesh, in a private setting (for one or two participants only)

Date TBA

On-Mesh Weaving
Completed
Mosaic Coffee Table Workshop

Mosaic Coffee Table Workshop

Create your own table from start to finish!

27 May, 2025 - 28 May, 2025

Mosaics
Completed
Crafting Contemporary Jewelry

Crafting Contemporary Jewelry

Learn how to design and produce meaningful contemporary jewelry inspired by culture and heritage. Perfect for aspiring designers looking to launch their own line.

19 May, 2025

Jewelry
Completed
Human Figure Abstraction Workshop

Human Figure Abstraction Workshop

The easiest and most effective way to abstract the human form

06 May, 2025 - 08 May, 2025

Painting
Completed
Decoupage for All Levels

Decoupage for All Levels

Learn the art of decoupage in this creative session with designer Rand AlKishtaini. Using patterned paper or fabric, you'll transform a simple cardboard box into a personalized decorative piece.

26 April, 2025

Decoupage
Completed
Jesmonite Creations Workshop

Jesmonite Creations Workshop

Discover the creative potential of Jesmonite in this hands-on workshop, where you’ll learn to craft beautifully marbled coasters using color layering techniques and versatile materials.

19 April, 2025

Jesmonite
Completed
WEAVING ON  METAL MESH  WORKSHOP

WEAVING ON METAL MESH WORKSHOP

Learn various skills in weaving handmade and hand-dyed cotton fabric on metal mesh

04 February, 2025 - 06 February, 2025

On-Mesh Weaving
Completed
Introduction to Islamic Art

Introduction to Islamic Art

Introduction to Islamic Art

22 February, 2025

Drawing
Completed
GRAFFITI  WORKSHOP

GRAFFITI WORKSHOP

Introduction to the history of graffiti, graffiti sketching & spray painting techniques

25 February, 2025 - 27 February, 2025

Graffiti