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For Bookings phone Arts Reception: 04 341 4777 x 323
WWW.DUCTAC.ORG
KIDS & TEENS CLASSES - please register one day in advance of class
NO REFUND POLICY UNLESS A COURSE IS CANCELLED BY DUCTAC
PLEASE READ COURSE DESCRIPTION, SOME COURSES HAVE ADDITIONAL CHARGES FOR MATERIALS
TUTOR: AREZU KAROOBI
MOBILE: 050 8421629
CLASS
COURSE DESCRIPTION
DAY
This course is designed for children with no or little background of
Sunday
art and painting. This course will cover the basic principles of
design through drawing, painting, collage and story telling. Students
will learn to look more closely at their surroundings and to
Monday
overcome stereoypical ways of seeing. Students will learn to look at
and discuss art work done by artists. The main goal of this course
Tuesday
Expressive Art for are to develop an interest in artistic expression and give the
students the knowledge and freedom to express themselves. All the
Children
works will be dicussed in the class, so children will learn hoe to
Wednesday
explain and talk about their work.
Students will be introduced to a variety of techniques such as
drawing, painting, constructing, using materials such as pencils,
Thursday
markers, crayons, paint, clay and found objects, different types of
papers and canvas.
TIME
AGE GROUP
TUITION FEE
5 - 12 yrs
440 AED for 5
Consecutive
sessions
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
3 - 6 yrs
TUTOR: REEMA ASNANI
MOBILE: 050 - 874 3553
CLASS
Drawing and
Painting for Kids
Drawing and
Painting for Kids
Drawing and
Painting
COURSE DESCRIPTION
These sessions introduce children to the fun aspects of drawing
and painting.
These sessions introduce children to the fun aspects of drawing
and painting enabling them to develop their skills. Students will
learn how to do free hand drawing and how to colour / paint their
pictures with the correct shading.
This course is designed to encourage creativity in your child and
will introduce the principles of drawing and painting. Students will
paint from pictures using a step by step process and will be
encouraged to go to the next level in their artistic creativity by
learning different techniques and using textures in their painting.
DAY
TIME
AGE GROUP
TUITION FEE
Thursday
3:15 pm - 4:45 pm
4 - 7 Years
300 AED for
4 consecutive
weeks
Sunday
4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
6 -10 yrs
400 AED for
4 consecutive
weeks
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
4 - 6 yrs
300 AED for 5
consecutive
sessions
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
7 - 11 yrs
Tuesday
Thursday
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
8 - 12 Years
300 AED for
4 consecutive
weeks
DAY
TIME
AGE GROUP
TUITION FEE
Saturday
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
6 - 10 yrs
400 AED for 4
consecutive
sessions
DAY
TIME
AGE GROUP
TUITION FEE
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
5 - 9 yrs
880 AED for 8
consecutive
sessions
DAY
TIME
AGE GROUP
TUITION FEE
Friday
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
8 - 16 years
400 AED for
4 sessions
TUTOR: ZAHRA JEWANJE
MOBILE: 055 9265710
CLASS
COURSE DESCRIPTION
The Essential purpose of the workshop is to enrich a child's
knowledge of art and boosting their confidence towards creativity.
This course introduce young children to beginning skills and art
Drawing & Painting
tools. They will learn the various styles of painting, drawing,
Workshop
doodling, design, watercolours, pastels and more. Children will be
given opportunity to explore, create,achieve and most important
learn to have fun during their course of painting.
TUTOR: ASHISH KUMAR
MOBILE: 050 7373294
CLASS
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This workshop is designed to help children become more aware,
more attentive, to give them the tools to handle stress better, to
The Mindfulness,
slow down, think and find the answers within. The students will
Art and Meditation then be led through a variety of exercises where they will learn to
Workshop
draw, paint and express themselves creatively through art.
Parents should talk to the tutor prior to the first class to discuss the
materials needed.
Sunday
Saturday
TUTOR: ALI HAMMAD
MOBILE: 050 8282908
CLASS
COURSE DESCRIPTION
These sessions will introduce you to acrylic painting, watercolour
Drawing & Painting and drawing but oil painting is NOT covered. This course is
for Kids & Teens suitable for all levels, both for beginners and for those looking to
build on techniques already learned.
For Bookings phone Arts Reception: 04 341 4777 x 323
WWW.DUCTAC.ORG
KIDS & TEENS CLASSES - please register one day in advance of class
NO REFUND POLICY UNLESS A COURSE IS CANCELLED BY DUCTAC
PLEASE READ COURSE DESCRIPTION, SOME COURSES HAVE ADDITIONAL CHARGES FOR MATERIALS
TUTOR: EUGENIA LAPRIDA
MOBILE: 056 - 6911327
CLASS
COURSE DESCRIPTION
In this course students will learn how to handle oil painting starting
from basics. They will also learn how to work with techniques,
Oil Painting - and
different materials and ideas linked to the experience of
other techniques
contemporary art. The aim is to combine academic drawing
Teens
lessons with painting lessons encouraging individual creativity and
have fun while learning something new.
DAY
TIME
AGE GROUP
TUITION FEE
Saturday
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
13 - 20 yrs
1320 AED for
8 consecutive
weeks
DAY
TIME
AGE GROUP
TUITION FEE
14+
contact the Tutor
directly
TUTOR: ASSYA MAKAWI
Email add: [email protected]
CLASS
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Supporting Art
GCSE/AS and A
Level/IB/portfolio
Individual help, support and guidance offered for the successful
development and execution of set projects in accordance with the
appropriate exam criteria for school students. For students
preparing portfolios to go to university, individual guidance is
offered with assembling a strong body work.
This is an ongoing course.
By Appointment
TUTOR: ANA TOLVAI
MOBILE: 050 - 855 7262
CLASS
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course will teach you how to observe, see and understand
more about the surrounding world and help you to depict this in
Drawing and
your drawings. You will learn about different artists and artworks
Painting (Basic to from art history; learn drawing and perspective from sketching to
Advanced)
detailed studies; discover how to use different types of pencils,
brushes, papers and paints; learn how to use and mix basic water
colour paints and understand the theory and meaning of colours.
DAY
TIME
AGE GROUP
TUITION FEE
Tuesday
3:30 pm - 6:30 pm
13+
600 AED for
4 consecutive
weeks
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
13+
1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
13+
Saturday
4:30 pm - 7:00 pm
13+
500 AED for
4 consecutive
weeks
DAY
TIME
AGE GROUP
TUITION FEE
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
6 - 10 yrs
330 AED for 4
consecutive
sessions
TIME
AGE GROUP
TUITION FEE
8 - 12 yrs
13 - 16 yrs
350 AED for 2
consecutive
sessions
+ 5 AED for
material
Saturday
400 AED for
4 consecutive
weeks
TUTOR: ASSEM SEISENBAYEVA
TEL: 050 3967455
CLASS
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course is designated to encourage creativity in your children
and introduce principles of drawing and painting. Students will paint
Wednesday
with pencil , watercolour, acrylic, studying various techniques and
Painting & Drawing
uses of textures in the painting. It alos covers creative activities
Kids (taught in
such as still life and portraits, landscapes. students will become
Russian)
familiar with the terms of the prospect, contrast of lights and
Thursday
shadow, color, learn the technical methods of working with a brush,
palette knife and more.
TUTOR: PIA MANN
MOBILE: 050 8855070
CLASS
COURSE DESCRIPTION
DAY
This course requires no prior background. It teaches kids & adults
to recycle papers and encourages them to look at nature more
Monday
Hand Paper Making closely & how to contribute productively and actively to a Pollution
free cleaner environment by creating their own papers for use for
Wednesday
stationery and artwork.
3:00 pm - 5:30 pm
3:00 pm - 5:30 pm
TUTOR: HAYLEY LOWE
MOBILE: 055 5969740
CLASS
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course combines story telling, yoga and creativity in a fun non
Open HeART - competitive environment. Yoga adventures take us to beautiful
Let what's inside imaginary places where creativity is ignited. Returning from our
adventure we will be ready to visually express what was experience
out!
Parents & Toddler through painting, drawing, movement and games. This class is for
parents and children to explore and create together.
This course combines story telling, yoga and creativity in a fun non
Yoga and Creativity competitive environment. Yoga adventures take us to beautiful
imaginary places where creativity is ignited. Returning from our
adventure we will be ready to visually express what was experience
Open HeART
through painting, drawing, movement and games.
DAY
TIME
AGE GROUP
TUITION FEE
Sunday
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
2 -3.5 yrs
500 AED for 6
consecutive
weeks
Monday
4 - 5 yrs
3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Wednesay
6 - 7 yrs
600 AED for 6
consecutive
weeks
For Bookings phone Arts Reception: 04 341 4777 x 323
WWW.DUCTAC.ORG
KIDS & TEENS CLASSES - please register one day in advance of class
NO REFUND POLICY UNLESS A COURSE IS CANCELLED BY DUCTAC
PLEASE READ COURSE DESCRIPTION, SOME COURSES HAVE ADDITIONAL CHARGES FOR MATERIALS
HENNA PAINTING
TEL: 04 341 4777
CLASS
The Art of Using
Henna
COURSE DESCRIPTION
DAY
If you wish to learn this beautiful art form and decorate your hands
or feet for a special occasion, then join this class to learn the basic Wednesday
techniques progressing to more complex layered artwork and the
use of colour, glitter and crystals. Designs are unlimited and vary
from culture to culture, including birds, plants, vines, and flowers, to
Saturday
paisleys and hearts.
This is a fun creative class with a variety of Henna inspired projects
for students to choose from including: Designs on Canvas using
glitter and beads, Photo Frame, Name Book, Deck of Arabic Cards,
Door Hanging, Desk Calendar and Decorated Bags. Students will
be able to complete
2 – 3 projects over the 4 week period.
TIME
AGE GROUP
TUITION FEE
12+
600 AED for
4 consecutive
sessions
6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Saturday
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
9 - 12
400 AED for
4 consecutive
weeks
DAY
TIME
AGE GROUP
TUITION FEE
In this course the student will be introduce to clay techniques in
Clay Sculpture Kids hand building, slab building and clay modeling gaining confidence
in the art of ceramics and sculpture. This is a syllabus course
- Beginners
needs 5 minimum students to start.
Saturday
11:00 am - 12:30 pm
8 - 13 yrs
450 AED for 6
consecutive week
+ 90 AED for
material
This course is for sculptors wishing to expand their knowledge
using a variety of sculpture techniwques and materials to develop
Clay Sculpture Kids skills and provide a basis for creative development aimed at gaining
sensitivity in the composition, observation and analysis of sculptural
- Advance
form. This is a syllabus course needs 5 minimum students to
start
Saturday
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
8 - 13 yrs
450 AED for 4
consecutive week
+ 90 AED for
material
Monday
3:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Monday
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
13+
Tuesday
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
600 AED for
4 consecutive
sessions
+ 200 AED for
materials
Tuesday
3:30 pm - 6:30 pm
DAY
TIME
AGE GROUP
TUITION FEE
14+
600 AED for
4 consecutive
sessions
+ 200 AED for
materials
AGE GROUP
TUITION FEE
12+
660 AED for
4 consecutive
sessions
+ 200 AED for
materials
AGE GROUP
TUITION FEE
Fun Crafts with
Henna
TUTOR: TOMA GABOR
MOBILE: 050 - 368 8259
CLASS
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course will show you how to think in 3D without a computer by
learning the basics of sculpture in both theory and practice.
Classical Sculpture
Whether you are interested in Ancient, Renaissance, Baroque,
(Basic to
Rococo or Modern and Contemporary styles, Toma will show you
Advanced)
how to make moulds, casts, basso-reliefs and engraving
techniques.
TUTOR: IRENE SUTTON
MOBILE: 055 5029673
CLASS
Pottery on the
Wheel
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course is ideal for beginners. Students will learn the basic
principles of wheel thrown ceramics at their own pace. Students Wednesday
will complete ceramic projects from design through to glazing, to
experiment with shapes and function, and to create unique
Saturday
personal work.
6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
TUTOR: MICHAEL RICE
MOBILE: 055 - 5067373
CLASS
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Learn the art of clay! You will learn how to throw on the potter's
wheel, make coil pots, hand build with slabs and glaze and fire your
Beginner's Pottery creations. The course will suit beginners and more experienced
Course
alike. And this is an ongoing course, registration at any time
depending on vacancies.
DAY
TIME
Friday
3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Sunday
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
TIME
TUTOR: NEETU SHAH
MOBILE : 055 4069095
CLASS
COURSE DESCRIPTION
DAY
DISCOVER ME
This course offers children a unique set of opportunities to
experiment, explore and expand on their potential. The child is
exposed to exciting activities based on all the eight intelligence:
visual, musical, logical, social, verbal, intrapersonal, naturalist and
bodily-kinesthetic intelligence.
Saturday
10:00 am - 12:00 pm 7 - 12 Years
contact the tutor
directly
For Bookings phone Arts Reception: 04 341 4777 x 323
WWW.DUCTAC.ORG
KIDS & TEENS CLASSES - please register one day in advance of class
NO REFUND POLICY UNLESS A COURSE IS CANCELLED BY DUCTAC
PLEASE READ COURSE DESCRIPTION, SOME COURSES HAVE ADDITIONAL CHARGES FOR MATERIALS
TUTOR: NEETU SHAH
MOBILE : 055 4069095
This course facilitate child in 5 stages: Awereness-UnderstandingExperience-Reflection-Repetitions. In this program, there are
exciting activities design on key concept of the day based on
Success Saturdays
framework of multiple intelligence and higher order thinking skills. It
includes challenging games, group or paired projects, discussions,
debate, skits etc.
1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
7 - 9 yrs
880 AED for 8
consecutive
sessions
DAY
TIME
AGE GROUP
TUITION FEE
Thursday
3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
7 - 16 Years
660 AED for
4 consecutive
weeks
8 - 16 Years
440 AED for
4 consecutive
weeks
8 - 15 Years
660 AED for
4 consecutive
weeks
Saturday
TUTOR: MARIA PEAT - PLEASE CONTACT MARIA DIRECTLY TO BOOK A COURSE
MOBILE: 050 - 875 2366
CLASS
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Under the guidance of a professionally qualified art tutor students
will have the opportunity to explore their creative potential at its
best. They will learn how to apply acrylic paints in a variety of ways
Design on Canvas
to create different effects which can then be enhanced with
coloured liners, sequins and textured materials to create individual
and unique artworks. No experience or ability to draw necessary.
Drawing Skills
Basic Acrylic
Painting
Under the guidance of a professionally qualified art tutor, students
will learn the basics of drawing, perspective and shading
techniques using pencil. From the very basics of how to correctly
hold a pencil and the variety of pencil grades and their strengths,
this will lead to perspective composition, 3D, light and dark and
shading techniques. Using pencil and charcoal, students will
steadily progress though a medium of varying exercises given to
them.
Under the guidance of a professionally qualified art tutor, students
will learn various basic painting techniques from how to correctly
hold a brush, an understanding of colour, light and dark tones to
perspective, 3D effects and the basics of composition. With
individual instruction at their easel students will produce a variety of
paintings in different styles. Suitable for all abilities.
KIDZART - CONTACT HETAL
MOBILE: 055 - 222 0129
CLASS
KidzArt
- Connect
KidzArt
- Imagine
TeenzArt Aspire
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Saturday
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Monday
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Tuesday
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Thursday
3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Sunday
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Saturday
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
8 - 10 Years
440 AED for
4 consecutive
weeks
Saturday
3:15 pm - 6:15 pm
11 - 16 Years
660 AED for
4 consecutive
weeks
DAY
TIME
AGE GROUP
TUITION FEE
Tuesday
4:30 pm - 5:15 pm
2 - 3.5 Years
520 AED for
8 consecutive
weeks
4 - 5 Years
520 AED for
8 consecutive
weeks
5 - 7 Years
680 AED for
8 consecutive
weeks
SHAH DIRECTLY TO BOOK A PLACE
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Two and three year olds are introduced to the lines and shapes that
make up the ‘language’ of art. This is achieved through creative
activities designed to enhance their motor skills, and
KidzArt
- Squiggles to Grins complemented with inspiring storytelling, poetry, and sing-along
created by Parents’ Choice Award winning KidzArt® See
[email protected]
KidzArt
- PreSchool
Sunday
The ‘language’ of art begins with the recognition of lines and
shapes. We show preschoolers how these lines and shapes can fit
together to create a complete whole. They learn how they can
create recognizable forms from the ‘language’ of art they are
learning.
The basic lines and shapes of drawing come together and have
real meaning at CONNECT. The students learn how to use the
‘language’ of art to express their thoughts and ideas more clearly.
Confidence continues to grow as they experiment with colors and
shapes using 2 - and 3- dimensional media
Students will learn the different vocabulary of art, principles of
design and a variety of techniques to develop their own unique
artistic style. They will explore ways to solve problems by “thinking
outside the box” by breaking down the complex whole into
manageable pieces.
Students build-up their creative muscle at ASPIRE. Our artenriched ‘workouts‘ are packed full of challenging design projects
and fun surprises intended to motivate students at this age level
and to push their creative potential to the max.
Saturday
10:00 am - 10:45 am
Saturday
11:15 am - 12:15 pm
Sunday
4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Saturday
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Tuesday
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Saturday
3:45 pm - 5:15 pm
7 - 9 Years
680 AED for
8 consecutive
weeks
Saturday
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
13 - 16
Years
680 AED for
8 consecutive
weeks
Arts Courses Schedule 2011
For Bookings phone Arts Reception: 04 341 4777 x 323
WWW.DUCTAC.ORG
ADULT CLASSES - please register one day in advance of class
NO REFUND POLICY UNLESS A COURSE IS CANCELLED BY DUCTAC
PLEASE READ COURSE DESCRIPTION, SOME COURSES HAVE ADDITIONAL CHARGES FOR MATERIALS
POTTERY & SCULPTURE AND PHOTOGRAPHY
TUTOR: NASEEM KAPASI
MOBILE: 050 - 754 0247
CLASS
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course is suited to all levels. Beginners will learn the basics of throwing,
centering and shaping techniques and how to use tools and turning to finish
Pottery on the Wheel
thrown pots. Advanced students will improve their throwing skills and
techniques.
DAY
TIME
TUITION FEE
Sunday
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Tuesday
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
660 AED
for 4 consecutive
sessions
+ 200 AED for
clay and firing
TIME
TUITION FEE
TUTOR: IRENE SUTTON
PHONE: 04 - 821822
CLASS
COURSE DESCRIPTION
DAY
This course is ideal for beginners. Students will learn the basic principles of Tuesday
wheel thrown ceramics at their own pace and complete ceramic projects
from design through to glazing whilst experimenting with shapes and function Wednesday
Pottery on the Wheel to create unique personal work.
6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Saturday
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
660 AED
for 4 consecutive
sessions
+ 200 AED for
clay and firing
TUTOR: MICHAEL RICE
MOBILE: 055 - 5067373
CLASS
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Beginner's Pottery
Course
Learn the art of clay! You will learn how to throw on the potter's wheel, make
coil pots, hand build with slabs and glaze and fire your creations. The course
will suit beginners and more experienced alike. And this is an ongoing
course, registration at any time depending on vacancies.
DAY
TIME
Friday
3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Sunday
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
TUITION FEE
660 AED for
4 consecutive
sessions
+ 200 AED for
materials
Note: Pottery Trial session 220 AED, 1 session 190 AED, 6 sessions 960 AED, 8 sessions 1200 AED
TUTOR: TOMA GABOR
MOBILE: 050 - 368 8259
CLASS
Classical Sculpture
(Basic to Advanced)
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course will show you how to think in 3D without a computer by learning
the basics of sculpture in both theory and practice. Whether you are
interested in Ancient, Renaissance, Baroque, Rococo or Modern and
Contemporary styles, Toma will show you how to make moulds, casts, bassoreliefs and engraving techniques.
DAY
TIME
TUITION FEE
3:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Saturday
4:30 pm - 7:30 pm
660 AED
for 4 consecutive
sessions
+ 200 AED for
materials
DAY
TIME
TUITION FEE
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
860 AED for 8
consecutive
week
Tuesday
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Note: Classical Sculpture trial session 165 AED and 100 AED material fee
PHOTOGRAPHY
TUTOR: ZAHRA JEWANJE
MOBILE: 055 9265710
CLASS
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This basic digital photography course will help you understand how to take
the picture you want by knowing how to set up your camera. Students will
learn and gain a better understanding of digital camera, you will also learn
Digital Photagraphy the fundamental key features of Digital SLR and its use. This is a syllabus
course with a minimum of 4 students to start, please check with Arts
Reception for more information.
Thursday
Wednesday
TUTOR: TIFFANY SCHULTZ PLEASE CONTACT TIFFANY DIRECTLY TO BOOK A PLACE
Email: [email protected]
CLASS
Introduction to Digital
Photography
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Just bought your first digital SLR and are completely daunted by all the settings?
Not sure where to start? Or have you been shooting on Auto and keen to explore
the possibilities and use your camera to its full potential? This intro to digital
shooting will give you the basic technical background info you need and will show
you, in a very practical, hands-on way, how to take better photographs. At the end
of each session we will upload our photos and learn some basic editing tools.This
is a Syllabus programme
Please contact Tiffany directly to book a place.
Tel: 055 967 3927,
www.tiffanyschultz.com
DAY
TIME
TUITION FEE
Friday
2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
1200 AED for
consecutive
4 weeks
For Bookings phone Arts Reception: 04 341 4777 x 323
WWW.DUCTAC.ORG
ADULT CLASSES - please register one day in advance of class
NO REFUND POLICY UNLESS A COURSE IS CANCELLED BY DUCTAC
PLEASE READ COURSE DESCRIPTION, SOME COURSES HAVE ADDITIONAL CHARGES FOR MATERIALS
DRAWING & PAINTING
OPEN ARTS SESSIONS
CONTACT ARTS RECEPTION: 04 - 341 4777 X 323
CLASS
Open Arts Studios
COURSE DESCRIPTION
A number of our Arts Studios are available for use between scheduled
classes to enable students or artists space to work on your art. Participants
must be aged 18 years +. Facilities need to be pre-booked with Arts
Reception. Book of 5 vouchers can be purchased at the discounted rate
of 380 AED. Vouchers must be used within an 8 week period.
TUTOR: ALI HAMMAD
MOBILE: 050 8282908
CLASS
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course is suitable for all levels, for beginners, for those looking to build
on techniques already learned as well as those looking to create a diverse
portfolio of work to launch their artistic career.
Creating from imagination is fun, getting to know the real world is even
Drawing & Painting greater.
The
(Oil Painting Realism) program will teach the students to create a beautiful piece of art with a
realistic approach. it will groom the artistic vision of each individual. with
careful and deep observation the students, would learn to understand there
subject better and not to miss the delicate details that beautify the work
TUTOR: EUGENIA LAPRIDA
MOBILE: 056 - 691 1327
CLASS
DAY
TIME
Contact Arts Reception on 04 341
4777 x323 for current availability
TUITION FEE
95 AED per 2
hour session.
DAY
TIME
TUITION FEE
Friday
3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
1320 AED for
8 consecutive
sessions
visit facebook site: Lapridra Art-class
COURSE DESCRIPTION
DAY
TIME
TUITION FEE
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Contemporary Oil
Painting
During this course, students will learn how to handle oil painting at beginner, Wednesday
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
intermediate and advanced level. They will also learn how to work with
techniques, materials and ideas linked to the experience of contemporary art.
Monday
The aim is to combine academic drawing and painting lessons encouraging
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
individual creativity. Sign up for sessions with Eugenia and you can attend
Sunday
once or twice a week as you wish.
Saturday 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
1320 AED for
8 consecutive
sessions
TUTOR: ANA TOLVAI
MOBILE: 050 - 855 7262
CLASS
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course will teach you how to observe, see and understand more about
the surrounding world and help you to depict this in your drawings. You will
learn about different artists and artworks from art history; learn drawing and
perspective from sketching to detailed studies; discover how to use different
Drawing and Painting
types of pencils, brushes, papers and paints; learn how to use and mix basic
(Basic to Advanced)
water colour paints and understand the theory and meaning of colours. Sign
up for between 4, 8 or 12 sessions with Ana and you can attend classes on
any of the dates specified (please check in advance with reception regarding
availability).
DAY
TIME
TUITION FEE
Tuesday
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Thursday
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
660 AED for
4 consecutive
sessions
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Saturday
1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
440 AED for
4 consecutive
weeks
Saturday
4:30 pm - 7:00 pm
550 AED for
4 consecutive
weeks
DAY
TIME
TUITION FEE
TUTOR: JIVAN HOVHANNISIAN
MOBILE: 050 - 5371 449
CLASS
Pencil Drawing &
Oil Painting
COURSE DESCRIPTION
The ability to draw is the basis of all art, no one can paint or create without a good Mon, Thurs,
knowledge of pencil drawing.Jivan will show you how to draw in pencil, from a
Sat
simple line to portraits and figure studies. For those wanting to learn oils, Jivan
will guide you step by step, showing you a variety of techniques to develop your
painting ability and enable you to express your ideas to create beautiful paintings.
This course is suitable for all levels of ability, both beginners and those more
Sun, Tue
experienced who wish to improve their drawing and painting skills.
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
660 AED for
4 consecutive
sessions
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
For Bookings phone Arts Reception: 04 341 4777 x 323
WWW.DUCTAC.ORG
ADULT CLASSES - please register one day in advance of class
NO REFUND POLICY UNLESS A COURSE IS CANCELLED BY DUCTAC
PLEASE READ COURSE DESCRIPTION, SOME COURSES HAVE ADDITIONAL CHARGES FOR MATERIALS
DRAWING & PAINTING cont.
TUTOR: KAMEN BONEV
MOBILE: 050 2557947
CLASS
COURSE DESCRIPTION
DAY
Tuesday
Introduction to
Oil Painting
This course is an introduction to oil painting that emphasizes color mixing,
painting techniques and composition. It also promote sensitivity to color
interaction, advance technical and compositional skills and provide a basis
for creative growthand expression. this course expose students to issues
relevant to classical and contemporary painting. This is an ongoing course
TUITION FEE
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
1320 AED for 8
consecutive
sessions
Thursday
Thursday
TUTOR: CHRISTOPHER SOUTHCOMBE
MOBILE: 050 - 635 8213
CLASS
COURSE DESCRIPTION
DAY
This oil painting course provides a thorough grounding in the basics of oilpainting, introducing students to a variety of different techniques and
Oil PaintingThursday
providing a host of tips that even many ‘professionals’ don’t know. You will
Beginners
gain an understanding of colours and colour mixing, the importance of light
and different forms of lighting, warm and cool colours and their effect on
mood and atmosphere in a painting, colour (aerial) perspective and creating
distance and the importance of VALUE – that is, the lightness and darkness,
Oil Painting Wednesday
Beginner to Advance or strength, of colour. Oil Painting Beginners is a Syllabus course while
Beginners to Advance is an on going course.
A picture that is well drawn but badly painted is almost certain to be better
than one that is well painted but badly drawn, this is why you need to learn
about perspective. This class will show you the importance of perspective in
every aspect of realistic drawing and painting. You will discover that
perspective drawing is very SIMPLE dispelling your fears of tackling what you
feel is difficult. Topics will include linear perspective with practical
Perspective Drawing demonstration of how objects appear to get smaller with increasing distance
from the observer, alternative methods for drawing a row of equally spaced
Made Easy
objects, change of viewpoint and 3rd vanishing point, the concept of aerial
perspective – how colours, details and values (contrast between light and
dark) change with distance, circles, cylinders, cones in linear perspective,
reflections and shadows.
This is a Syllabus programme with a minimum of 6 students to start,
please check with Arts Reception.
TIME
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
TIME
TUITION FEE
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
1320 AED for
8 consecutive
sessions
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
1650 AED for
8 consecutive
sessions
Wednesday
6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
TUTOR: HELENA FANN
MOBILE: 050 - 538 6648
CLASS
DAY
TIME
TUITION FEE
Pencil Drawing &
Beyond
All Levels
This course is available for all levels. The object of this course is to develop
your drawing skills and to broaden your creative skills into other drawing
mediums. It will start with Pencil drawing, pen, wash and coloured pencils.
After that it also covers on focus on rendering 3D drawings through use of
values and shading. Still life, land/seascapes and the human form also
included. You will also learn about proportions, perspective, composition,
balance,shading and values.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Wednesday
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
1320 AED for 8
consecutive
weeks
Acrylic Painting
This course offers an excellent way to start painting in acrylics and is aimed
at beginners (who should be able to draw to intermediate level). This course
is designed for students who want to receive practical painting techniques
and tips. With demonstrations to create texture, interesting background
patterns and much more, students will learn the essential techniques of
acrylic painting. After the initial two weeks of technique exercises, students
will paint from ordinary photographs to produce paintings using a step-bystep process.
Tuesday
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
990 AED for 6
consecutive
weeks
DAY
TIME
TUITION FEE
Monday
4:30 pm - 7:30 pm
1320 AED for 8
consecutive
weeks
TUTOR: ASSEM SEISENBAYEVA
MOBILE: 050 3967455
CLASS
COURSE DESCRIPTION
In this course you will learn to handle oil painting at beginner,intermediate
and advance level, you will also learn how to work with techniques, materials
Oil Painting (taught in
and ideas linked to the experience of contemporary art. The aim is to
Russian)
combine academic drawing & painting lessons encouraging individual
creativity.
For Bookings phone Arts Reception: 04 341 4777 x 323
WWW.DUCTAC.ORG
ADULT CLASSES - please register one day in advance of class
NO REFUND POLICY UNLESS A COURSE IS CANCELLED BY DUCTAC
PLEASE READ COURSE DESCRIPTION, SOME COURSES HAVE ADDITIONAL CHARGES FOR MATERIALS
DRAWING & PAINTING cont.
TUTOR: MARTINA DRESLER
MOBILE: 050 - 6443703
CLASS
COURSE DESCRIPTION
DAY
TIME
TUITION FEE
Watercolour for
Beginners
In this course you will learn the basic tecniques to start, i.e. how to hold the
brushes, how to draw thicker and thinner lines also with a very thick brush
and how to make "washes" on dry and wet paper. You will learn about
watercolor paper, its specification and how to manage the interaction
between water and the amount of color in the brush and on the paper.
Sunday
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
660 AED for 4
consecutive
weeks
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
660 AED for 4
consecutive
weeks
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
660 AED for 4
consecutive
weeks
TIME
TUITION FEE
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
660 AED for 6
consecutive
sessions
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
990 AED for 6
consecutive
sessions
In this course you learn to train your eyes to see your environment more
conscious and from an artist's point of view, you will learn how to hold a
Drawing for Beginner pencil in the right way and how to sketch without rubber. You will be introduce
how to draw natural grown objects/sceneries and manufactured objects on
the other hand. Mainly you work with pencils,charcoal, crayon and ink.
Acrylic Painting for
Beginners
Monday
Acrylic is the most versatile medium and this course you will learn several
ways to create interesting and exciting pictures and surfaces. You will learn
the color scheme and how to mix colors, and how to work with light & shade,
perspective and all about composition.
TUTOR: ZAHRA JEWANJE
MOBILE: 055 9265710
CLASS
COURSE DESCRIPTION
DAY
This course is to pursue individual concerns, to interrelate drawing and
Wednesday
painting approaches, to experiment with a wide variety of media. It also
introduced the principles and elements of Art which enables an artist to look
Painting Workshop at their own work critically & objectively. The purpose of this course would be
loosening up their creative ability and get involved with the practice and
Mixed Media
Monday
create a piece that reflects each of them individually. This is an on going
course you can register anytime depeding on vacancies.
TUTOR: MARIA PEAT, PLEASE CONTACT MARIA DIRECTLY TO BOOK A PLACE
MOBILE: 050 - 875 2366
CLASS
COURSE DESCRIPTION
DAY
TIME
TUITION FEE
The chief characteristic of watercolour is its transparency and in ‘pure’
watercolour painting this is exploited to the full. Unlike the painter in oils who
can lay lighter paint over dark tones, the water colourist must work through
from the lightest tones to the darkest. It is the transparent pigment which
gives pictures in watercolor the brilliance and sparkle which sets them apart
from other styles of painting. This medium can be enjoyed by all abilities
from Beginners to Advanced. You will be guided you step by step from still
life or pictures, depending on preference.
Monday
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
660 AED for
4 consecutive
weeks
This course will allow students both new to art or more experienced to
express themselves in less conventional or restrictive forms. Students will
learn how to apply acrylic paint in a variety of ways to create different effects
Design on Canvas & which can then be enhanced with coloured liners, sequins, gold or silver leaf
Basic Acrylic Painting and textured or natural materials such as charcoal and sand. The options are
Techniques
endless and exciting enabling you to create individual and unique artworks.
The ability to draw or to have had some previous art experience is not
necessary. Students may also concentrate purely on acrylic painting if they
wish.
Tuesday
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
660 AED for
4 consecutive
weeks
DAY
TIME
TUITION FEE
Wednesday
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Watercolour for all
Levels
DECORATIVE ARTS
TUTOR: TIINA SALO-DEVRIES
MOBILE: 050 - 7096603
CLASS
Silk Painting
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course will cover various aspects of silk painting techniques, materials,
design, colour and surface texture. Students will have the opportunity to gain
an insight to this applied art technique to achieve wonderful result, through
both traditional and experimental methods. Students will learn how to create
artworks and functional items e.g. scarves, parts for clothing, quilt works or
furnishing fabrics.
This course will present various techniques in acrylic Painting, basic
Experimental Acrylic knowledge of composition and design, materials and acrylic paints. Students
Painting
will make individual exercises and create paintings on different type of
surface. Students will learn how to create a base for painting out of papers,
fabrics and other materials and how to create different textures to painting.
660 AED for 4
consecutive
weeks
Thursday
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
For Bookings phone Arts Reception: 04 341 4777 x 323
WWW.DUCTAC.ORG
ADULT CLASSES - please register one day in advance of class
NO REFUND POLICY UNLESS A COURSE IS CANCELLED BY DUCTAC
PLEASE READ COURSE DESCRIPTION, SOME COURSES HAVE ADDITIONAL CHARGES FOR MATERIALS
DECORATIVE ARTS cont.
TUTOR: LIANA MAJED
MOBILE: 050 - 656 0131
CLASS
COURSE DESCRIPTION
A mosaic is an artwork made up of cut fragments which may utilise the
simplest to the most luxurious of materials from stones, ceramics and shells
to glass and gold assembled together with a binding agent but with gaps left
Mosaics with Liana between them. When a mosaic is completed it gains identity either through a
recognisable image or an abstract design. This course will teach you all the
(for all levels)
basic techniques of Mosaic making enabling you to produce your own unique
artwork.
Note: Workshop Inquiry please
call the tutor directly
DAY
TIME
Tuesday
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Saturday
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
TUITION FEE
440 AED for
4 consecutive
sessions
660 AED for
6 consecutive
sessions
+250 for
materials
TUTOR: ASSYA MAKAWI
Email add: [email protected]
CLASS
COURSE DESCRIPTION
DAY
TIME
TUITION FEE
Art Appreciation
This course serves as an introduction to art appreciation. Students will be
guided in an understanding of a variety of media, techniques and styles, and
will learn to interpret subjects and themes in works of art. Discussion is
encouraged and no previous knowledge of the History of Art is required.
This course will enable you to learn how look at art and enjoy it, whilst
developing your visual and critical skills and understanding what art means to
you.
Monday
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
600 AED for 4
consecutive
weeks
Supporting Art
GCSE/AS and A
Level/IB/portfolio
Individual help, support and guidance offered for the successful development
and execution of set projects in accordance with the appropriate exam criteria
By
for school students. For students preparing portfolios to go to university,
Appointment
individual guidance is offered with assembling a strong body work.
This is an ongoing course.
TUTOR: FATIMA NADIA REHMAN
MOBILE : 050 - 395 1974
CLASS
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Decorative writing – calligraphy – is one of the highest art forms of the Arab
world and a primary form of art for Islamic visual expression and creativity.
Arabic Calligraphy & This course will introduce you to the art of Arabic calligraphy - basic lettering
and numerals, enabling you incorporate this into your own artworks. Source
Islamic Borders
material will be provided. No previous experience is required.
This course introduces students to Arabic Calligraphy (as above) but also
Arabic Calligraphy & shows students how to create simple but effective Islamic borders including
the use of watercolours to enhance your paintings. No previous experience is
Islamic Borders
required to enjoy this programme.
contact directly
the Tutor
DAY
TIME
TUITION FEE
Sunday
10:30 am - 12:30 pm
440 AED for
4 consecutive
weeks
Monday
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
440 AED for
4 consecutive
weeks
DAY
TIME
TUITION FEE
Wednesday
6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Saturday
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
DAY
TIME
TEL: 04 341 4777
CLASS
COURSE DESCRIPTION
The Art of Using
Henna
If you wish to learn this beautiful art form and decorate your hands or feet for
a special occasion, then join this class to learn the basic techniques
progressing to more complex layered artwork and the use of colour, glitter
and crystals. Designs are unlimited and vary from culture to culture,
including birds, plants, vines, and flowers, to paisleys and hearts.
660 AED for
4 consecutive
weeks
TUTOR: HAYLEY LOWE
MOBILE: 055 5969740
CLASS
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course is a gentle Hatha class combining yoga, relaxation, meditation
and creativity. This class will explore this idea through yoga asana, breathing
Open heART
techniques, meditation and relation. Following this will be a chance to Wednesday
Let what's inside out! express from within through painting, drawing and writing in a fun, relaxed,
non-competative environment.
1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
TUITION FEE
600 AED for 6
consecutive
weeks
+
20 AED material
fee
For Bookings phone Arts Reception: 04 341 4777 x 323
WWW.DUCTAC.ORG
ADULT CLASSES - please register one day in advance of class
NO REFUND POLICY UNLESS A COURSE IS CANCELLED BY DUCTAC
PLEASE READ COURSE DESCRIPTION, SOME COURSES HAVE ADDITIONAL CHARGES FOR MATERIALS
DECORATIVE ARTS cont.
TUTOR: TSUFA BIJELIC
MOBILE: 050 7024701
CLASS
COURSE DESCRIPTION
DAY
TIME
Dress Pattern and
Construction
This course deals with developing basic patterns nedded as a first step
before proceeding to applying more advance techniques. The basic drafts are
developed from your own measurments covering a wide range of pattern
making techniques using basic skirt, bodice, sleeves, trausers and full dress
drafts. This is a syllabus course with a minimum 4 no. of student to start
Monday
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Sewing and
Construction
Pattern Making for
Children's Wear
This course combines the opportunity to practice the various sewing
techniques demonstrated at the beginning of each class and simultaneously
construct the garments using the patterns completed from the Pattern course
or generic patterns provided by instructor. Upon completion of this course,
Wednesday
your knowledge of the sewing and construction techniques will enhance the
possibilities of a new approach to creative garment construction. This is a
syllabus course with a minimum 4 no. of student to start.
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
This course deals with developing basic patterns for children and applying
more advanced techniques. The basic drafts are developed from a wide
range of pattern making techniques using the skirt, bodice, sleeves, dress,
trousers and overall drafts. This is a syllabus course with a minimum 4
no. of student to start.
Sunday
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
DAY
TIME
Monday
3:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Wednesday
3:00 pm - 5:30 pm
DAY
TIME
Sunday
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
TUITION FEE
1200 AED for 8
consecutive
weeks
+
150 AED for
materials
TUTOR: PIA MANN
MOBILE: 050 8855070
CLASS
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course requires no prior background. It teaches kids & adults to recycle
papers and encourages them to look at nature more closely & how to
contribute productively and actively to a Pollution free cleaner environment by
Hand Paper Making creating their own papers for use for stationery and artwork.
TUITION FEE
350 AED for 2
consecutive
sessions
+ 5 AED for
material
TUTOR: LIA STAEHLIN
MOBILE: 055 - 608 3539
CLASS
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Jewellery Design
(via wax moulding)
In this on-going workshop you will learn through demonstration and by handson practice all the basic techniques necessary to create jewelry via casting
wax in silver or gold. Projects will include the design and manufacture of a
silver ring and a pendant with gemstone. Through the creation of individual
pieces, students will be guided towards finding their own unique means of
expression through their work. (Please read the full course description to
understand materials and casting costs).
TUITION FEE
660 AED for
4 consecutive
sessions
Monday
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
DAY
TIME
TUITION FEE
9:30 am - 1:30 pm
1000 AED for 4
consecutive
weeks
+1400
AED Material fee
TUTOR: LISLE SKRIKER
MOBILE: 055 5764304
CLASS
COURSE DESCRIPTION
In this course you will learn through demostration and by hands-on
experience the basic techniques to create 7 pieces of pure silver jewellery
Art Clay Silver
metal clay (Art Clay Silver). You will become familiar with Art Clay Silver clay
(Level 1 Certification
type, syringe type and paste type.
This is a
Programme)
syllabus class but still you can register any time depending on
vacancies.
Wednesday
Monday
Monday
In this 3 hours beginner's workshop you will learn through demonstration and
by hands-on experience the beginner's basic techniques to create one piece
Art Clay Silver
of pure silver jewellery using metal clay (Art Clay Silver). Through creation of Wednesday
Workshop (Beginners
an individual piece the student will be guided towards using Art Clay Silver
& Intermediate)
clay type and paste type.
Note:
Friday
Friday schedule is only every first Friday of the Month
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
2:30 pm - 5:30 pm
150 AED per
Day
+ 60 AED
material fee
For Bookings phone Arts Reception: 04 341 4777 x 323
WWW.DUCTAC.ORG
ADULT CLASSES - please register one day in advance of class
NO REFUND POLICY UNLESS A COURSE IS CANCELLED BY DUCTAC
PLEASE READ COURSE DESCRIPTION, SOME COURSES HAVE ADDITIONAL CHARGES FOR MATERIALS
TUTOR: CHARLOTTE SMITH
MOBILE: 050 2516739
CLASS
Creative Writing
COURSE DESCRIPTION
DAY
TIME
TUITION FEE
Through these class you'll meet like-minded people and together we'll
explore the ways in which we can get the best out of our writing. You will
learn how to structure a story, develop characters and believe in your 'right to
write'. This is a Syllabus course
Monday
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Saturday
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
1350 AED for
8 consecutive
sessions
DAY
TIME
TUITION FEE
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
1300 AED for
7 consecutive
weeks
TUTOR: SHARON CONNEELY - PLEASE CONTACT SHARON DIRECTLY TO BOOK A PLACE
MOBILE: 050 – 532 3749
CLASS
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course is intended for anyone with a passion for interior decoration, who
might be looking for inspiration for decorating their own home or is
considering interior design and decoration as a possible future career. The
course will be very hands-on and structured around real rooms. It will give
Introduction to Interior you an understanding of the basic guiding principles of interior design. The
Design Level 1 course will help you to develop your own personal style and give you the
confidence to tackle future projects avoiding costly mistakes and
disappointment.
This is
a Syllabus programme with a minimum of 8 students to start. Please
contact Sharon directly to book a place.
These workshops are particularly aimed at students who have completed the
Introduction to Interior Design Level 1 course at DUCTAC. If you have
not completed this course, you need to have some knowledge of scaled
drawings and materials selection. Through the workshops, students will
further develop their skills, enthusiasm and flair for Interior Design by
Residential Interior producing more detailed drawings and presentations. The workshops will be
fun, practical and very hands on. The main aim of the course is that students
Design: Level 2
produce a project whereby they design three rooms in a villawhich are
influenced by one or more of the following three major design movementsin
history: Art Nouveau, Art deco & the Modernists This is a Syllabus
programme with a minimum of 6 students to start. Please contact
Sharon directly to book a place.
Monday
Saturday
Tuesday
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Saturday
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
The main aim of the course is that students become exposed to the world of
commercial interior design with particular focus on hotel romms, restaurants,
offices and shops. The course also includes a visit to a Curtain/Upholstery
showroom and factory in Dubai in order to learn the importance of the
Commercial Interior following: selecting materials with the correct technical specifications: using
Wednesday
Design: Level 2
reputable manufacturers;factory inspections and quality control. This is a
Syllabus programme with a minimum of 6 students to start. Please
contact Sharon directly to book a place.
The course will
start in November 2011
1500 AED for
7 consecutive
weeks
10:00 am - 1:00 pm