Tribune News Network
Doha
Qatar Museums (QM) has announced a vibrant lineup of activities and events in store for the month of July, featuring summer camps, arts and crafts workshops, museum tours, storytelling sessions, and a Family Day!
The National Museum of Qatar (NMoQ) will host various programmes throughout July, including a summer camp, digital workshops, and a tour of the AI Centre.
Summer Camp: Wealth of Qatar (for ages 8 to 10): July 1 to 3, 2024 | 9:00 am – 12:00 PM
This workshop is a collaborative art project inspired by the culture of Qatar. Participants will learn about traditional Qatari beliefs, culture, and pearl diving, and then work together to create a large-scale mural that reflects their collective understanding and interpretation of Qatari culture.
Workshop: Design for Games (for ages 11 to 18): July 7 & 9, 2024 | 10:00 am – 1:00 pm.
This two-day workshop promises to teach participants the secrets of digital design and the magic behind bringing your game concept to life. No prior experience needed! The workshop is free, but slots are limited.
Tour: AI Centre Open Door: July 11, 2024 | 10:00 am – 1:00 pm.
Ignite your imagination while exploring the National Museum of Qatar’s projects, or work on your own in the computer lab. Explore the AI Centre’s achievements of past participants, spark your creativity and register for future events.
Free to attend, registration required. To register, email [email protected].
Workshop: Chatbot (for ages 12 to 18): July 18 & 25, 2024 | 10:00 am – 1:00 pm.
Want to design and build your own chatbots? This workshop will teach you the basics using Botpress, with hands-on activities and fun challenges! There will be two sessions: July 18 for ages 12 to 15 and July 25 for ages 15 to 18.
The workshop is free, but slots are limited. To register, email [email protected].
Qatar Museums’ Archeology & Heritage department will host summer camps titled Artefacts Workshop for children and adults. The programs will be held at Fahd Bin Ali Palace.
Summer Camp: Artefacts Workshop (for kids): July 8, 2024 | 10:30 am – 12:00 pm.
What happens to objects discovered after a dig? Help archaeologists sort pottery according to its shape, size, material, colour and wear patterns and discover what the objects are used for! The workshop is free, but slots are limited. Please bring a filled, reusable water bottle. To register, contact [email protected].
Summer Camp: Artefacts Workshop (for adults): July 10,2024 | 4:00pm – 5:30pm.
Learn about different types of artifacts and eco facts, and help archaeologists sort pottery according to their typology. You will learn how to draw and interpret pottery from archaeological excavations in Qatar, and how this knowledge is used to learn more about people lived in this country. The workshop is free, but slots are limited. Please bring a filled, reusable water bottle. To register, contact [email protected].
Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art will host workshops on animation and story/book production.
Beyond the Frame: Youth Animation Workshop: July 1, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 13 | 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm.
The workshop provides a hands-on introduction to the techniques involved in creating stop motion animated films. Participants will engage in theoretical discussions, practical exercises, and screenings of short stop-motion animated films to gain a deeper appreciation of storytelling and animation.
To register, contact [email protected].
Workshop: Let’s Make Books & Stories: July 15 & 17, 2024 | 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm.
This programme combines stories and handcrafted arts, in which children perform a set of interconnected activities (writing a story, making a book cover, learning about the artistic atmosphere of Mathaf).
The Museum of Islamic Art (MIA) will host storytelling sessions, various art workshops for children and adults, and a Family Day activity.
Story Time at MIA Library: July 1, 2024 | 11:00 am – 12:00 pm.
Bring your children along to this story time session at the Museum of Islamic Art. Free to attend, registration required. To register, email [email protected]
Workshop: An Artist’s Adventure (for ages 5 to 7): July 6 | 11:00 am – 12:30 pm.
An introductory workshop for children all about the world of art. The workshop will begin with a story time focussed on the world of art. Free to attend, registration required. Registration closes four days before the start date. Register early to avoid disappointment.
