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WHAT WE DO
We, at Diseño, are passionate about making art & innovation very easy & fun
Painting & Drawing Courses
Descriptive Drawing
Famous Painters
Mandala Making
Screen Printing
Experimental Watercolor
Charcoal & Pastel
Acrylic Painting
Doodling
Craft Art Courses
Paper Sculpture & Quill Art
Origami
Linoleum Printmaking
Pottery
Ceramics Coloring
String Art
Cooking Art for kids
Professional Workshops & Seminars
Paint a Pillow
Photography
Mosaic Art
Typography
Hand Calligraphy
Art Consultancy
What art does for you
Art enables us to find ourselves and lose ourselves at the same time. - Thomas Merton
Learn
Learn a new art form & its techniques
Unwind & Relax from daily stress
Enjoy the moment
Boost Concentration
Focus on the task at hand
Boost Creativity
Create something out of nothing
Express Yourself
Let go & refocus yourself
Bond with Others
Spend time together
Who are our courses for?
Everyone is an artist - Joseph Beuys
All Kids
To boost their creativity
Kids with Difficulty
Our art targets kids that have problem concentrating, and kids that have a problem expressing themselves
Families
Art Activities for family-bonding
Women
Socialize while creating
Painting & Drawing Courses
You’re free to explore and have fun, so show off your talents & nurture them
Descriptive Drawing
The Secrets to Drawing
Unlock your creativity with this descriptive drawing course which is an introduction to free-hand pencil drawing techniques where students practice sketching and acquire sufficient skills and confidence in real-life drawing. Even for the non-artistic!
Famous Painters
Enrich your art culture
Learn to paint and create artistic compositions like the famous art masters in different art mediums. Famous art masters like: Picasso, Matisse, Banksy, Warhol, Delaunay, Miro, Seurat, Dali, Britto, Escher, Hundertwasser...
Mandala Making
Forget Yourself & Harness Your Creative Energy
Mandala Making is an art form that involves the process and connects to the subconscious mind. Students will be taught the basic steps of designing their own mandalas with geometric & organic forms, and the freedom to choose whatever shapes and colors they like. This course will boost their creative thinking.
Screen Printing
Experimenting in the Sun
Screen printing is the most versatile printing technique & expressive new art medium. The course demonstrates how to use this simple & intriguing process to transform original drawings into prints using the solarplate technique on different medium such as paper, fabric, glass, plastic & many other materials.
Experimental Watercolor
A Big-time Favorite for Kids
Watercolor painting is one of the favorite art materials for kids. They get to experiment with it without knowing the final outcome in advance using materials such as salt, glue, wax crayons and tape. This course will teach students watercolor techniques, Other projects involve stamping with watercolors, using spritzers and cutout designs.
Charcoal & Pastel
Express in Drawings
Charcoal drawing is different than drawing with a pencil. It is a form of dry art medium where students will learn the techniques of using vine and compressed charcoal. Through charcoal’s versatile properties, students will explore how to create shadows, depth and dimensions to their drawings.
Acrylic Painting
Fun & Non-intimidating
The goal of the Acrylic painting course is to inspire the creative process where students will be given the perfect balance between technical instruction & creative freedom. Each student will receive individualized attention to select projects that interest them suited to their level.
Doodling
Learn to become a real doodler
Doodling is the spontaneous act of drawing and it is an important artistic outlet for kids which helps concentration, boosts creative thinking and generates ideas. The course will teach kids how to draw doodles: simple expressive drawings generally drawn without removing the pen off of the paper such as instant face expressions, cartoon characters, animals and everyday items.
Art Craft Courses
Our tailored art craft courses are educational, creative and bonding outlets where individuality is encouraged
Paper Sculpture
Art Creation with Paper
The course will teach the art of paper quilling which is an art form that employs the use of strips of paper that are rolled, shaped, and glued together to master the creation of exquisite two & three-dimensional designs. Step-by-step clear instructions are provided to create fabulous projects developing & training kids’ fine motor & cognitive skills.
Origami
The Art of Folding Paper
Origami, the art of paper folding to make intricate designs, is making a comeback. They're addictive once you get started and fun to make. A flat sheet square of paper is transformed into a finished sculpture through folding and sculpting techniques. This art form improves spatial perception, logical & sequential thinking.
Linoleum printmaking
Learn a graphical technique
Linocut is a printmaking technique in which a sheet of linoleum is used for the relief surface. Tools and carving techniques will be covered within the works of Pop Artists such as Andy Warhol and Banksy.
Pottery
The Creation of Shape
The pottery course for kids and teenagers focuses on creativity and exploring the possibilities of clay which is a wonderful, tactile medium. Students will be guided step-by-step through the processes of using the potters' wheel and thinking about structure, shapes and forms. This boosts child development through creative exploration.
Ceramics Coloring
The Art of Having Fun
The ceramics coloring course for small kids is perfect for introducing them to art since it does not require any prior artistic experience. It offers them a wonderful artistic experience in painting their own ceramics from different pottery pieces each session.
String Art
Fun-tastic Art!
String art uses only nails and a ball of thread to get creative. It is very popular nowadays. Kids and teenagers will find it simple and fun. It offers endless options and is a great way to express their creativity.
Cooking Art for Kids
Let's Cook
The cooking art course for kids is rewarding as a bonding activity and a creative outlet. The course includes kids' recipes that engages them in a fun cookery experience that also helps them make informed choices around food, health and diet. The course is safe, fun and relaxed but also an educational opportunity and sensory exploration.
Professional Workshops & Seminars
We cater for adults who require art workshops to unleash their creativity
Paint a Pillow
Create a custom pillow
In this fun workshop you get to create your own custom designer pillows by painting, using stencils and lettering. It relaxes you from daily stress.
Photography
The Art of Composition
The photography workshops will help you educate your eye and give you the skills to take successful photos. You will acquire a fundamental understanding of technical aspects & the essentials of pictorial composition to bring the artist within you!
Mosaic Art
Experience the Mosaic Process
This liberating workshop is suited for all levels and covers every step of the creative mosaic process from start to finish, covering the techniques of cutting tesserae & grouting. The class is instructive and easy to understand offering a unique opportunity for individual expression.
Typography
The Patterns of Font
This workshop teaches typography and includes the conception of ambigrams, the creation of fonts, and the artistic practice of Kufi handwriting which is the oldest calligraphic form of Arabic scripts. The workshop is for all nationalities!
Hand Calligraphy
Express the Art of Writing
This workshop teaches the artistic practice of handwriting and modern calligraphy in the Arabic and English languages. The workshop teaches the use of dip pens, brush pens and stroke practice.
WHO WE ARE
Hiba Waked
Hiba is managing Diseño - KSA. She is a graphic designer graduated from the University of the Arts London with a Master’s degree in Graphic Design. She worked as a tutor at several international universities. Her experience gave her insights into creativity and innovation allowing her to design a unique harmony by playing around with type, colors and shapes.
Tracy Yaacoub
Tracy is managing Diseño - Lebanon. She is an architect with a Master’s degree from the University of Edinburgh in the UK. She has several years of design experience in Beirut, Dubai, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia, in addition to teaching at three different universities. All her earned skills, work exposures & passion for traveling are reflected in the ingenuity of her artistic designs.
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