Past
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Past Events
Architecture + Other Things
WHEN: Monday 14 March, 2016 04:00PM - Friday 18 March, 2016 10:00PM
VENUE: Booth G34, Design Days Dubai
Almost Natural Shelter explores the production of space and its aesthetics in the Anthropocene. The Anthropocene is a new geological era that has emerged out of the unprecedented influence of the human race on the planet’s ecology. The motivation behind Almost Natural Shelter is to uncover the relevant spatial conditions that address this new geological era. Specifically, the project aims to explore an alternative and nebulous relationship between natural and synthetic things.
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Wearable Design
WHEN: Monday 14 March, 2016 02:00PM - Monday 14 March, 2016 04:00PM
VENUE: Design Days Dubai 2016
This workshop is open to all ages and participants will design necklaces and earrings using a trace and mirror technique. Learn about the secrets of Sarah Angold Studio’s design process in just 30 minutes using simple materials such as tracing paper, coloured pens and pencils.
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Architectural Ceramics
WHEN: Monday 14 March, 2016 11:00AM - Monday 14 March, 2016 01:00PM
VENUE: Design Days Dubai 2016
This workshop accompanies Regina Heinz’ display of architectural ceramics at the Crafts Council stand at Dubai Design Days 2016 and will present an opportunity to learn about her glazing techniques and how to make 2D and 3D tiles. After a presentation, participants can experiment with Regina’s ‘Lithium glaze technique’ either on ready-made tiles or photographs they can bring in.
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Once Upon DESIGN
WHEN: Thursday 3 March, 2016 07:00PM - Thursday 3 March, 2016 09:00PM
VENUE: 1971 - Design Space, The Flag Island, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
A select group of makers have collaborated to unearth and experiment with elements of heritage from the Arabian Peninsula, working through their contemporary design practices across the fields of architecture, product and graphic design.
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"Hiwar" - Performance
WHEN: Friday 19 February, 2016 09:00PM - Friday 19 February, 2016 10:00PM
VENUE: Main Events Area, Heart of Sharjah
Zahed Sultan’s ‘Hiwar’ Project will conclude with a 60-minute live multimedia performance in the Heart of Sharjah’s heritage center. Archival material will serve as the foundation for this project. Complimented by contemporary and folk musicians, the performance will create a socio-musical / audio-visual dialogue or ‘hiwar’ that will draw linkages from the Arabian Gulf region.
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PechaKucha Night SHJ Vol. 9
WHEN: Friday 19 February, 2016 20:20 - Friday 19 February, 2016 10:00PM
VENUE: Heart of Sharjah
For one time only we will be hosting PKN SHJ in the a unique setting within the Heart of Sharjah for everyone to enjoy the traditional yet modern setting which will be in line with this volume’s theme! Contemporary Heritage!
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Alia - Performance
WHEN: Friday 19 February, 2016 06:30PM - Friday 19 February, 2016 07:30PM
VENUE: Main Events Area, Heart of Sharjah
Alia, daughter of a Fisherman, is living a hard life of poverty and hunger. Until, her father gives her a very special fish to eat. However, Alia decides to let the fish go to the sea again. Fish who is actually a genie, gives her three magical boxes as a reward. Come and see our show to find out what was hidden in the boxes!
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The Drop Project
WHEN: Saturday 13 February, 2016 11:00AM - Saturday 13 February, 2016 01:00PM
VENUE: 1971 – Design Store, Souq Al Shanasiya, Heart of Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
The Drop demonstration will be a way in which visiting guests can observe a very unique process, Ice Dying, and participate through selecting custom colors and styles for themselves.
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1971 - Design Store
WHEN: Saturday 13 February, 2016 11:00AM - Saturday 13 February, 2016 01:00PM
VENUE: Souq Al Shanasiya, Heart of Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
1971 – Design Store provides the community with the opportunity to acquire design objects made by local and regional designers. The store will showcase newly commissioned work, as well as display designs that have been found across the U.A.E. and the GCC.
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Open Call: PechaKucha Night SHJ
WHEN: Monday 1 February, 2016 10:00AM - Saturday 6 February, 2016 10:00PM
VENUE: Heart of Sharjah
PK Nights is the perfect private sphere spilling into public, in a smooth transition that your ideas will be appreciated. For one time only we will be hosting PKN SHJ in the a unique setting within the Heart of Sharjah for everyone to enjoy the traditional yet modern setting which will be in line with this volume’s theme: Contemporary Heritage.
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