Palette Pals: Dubai Art Workshop Squad

Join us for a fun, relaxed online drawing session designed to help you unwind after a long day. This one-hour session is all about playful sketching, creativity, and letting go of perfection.

You’ll be given a simple creative drawing prompt, and you can sketch whatever comes to mind.

There’s no right or wrong way to do it - just draw, experiment, and enjoy the process.
The session is beginner-friendly, pressure-free, and open to everyone. No art experience needed!
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🌿 Why an Online Session?
While our in-person sessions will always remain the heart of our workshops, this online session is designed for those who love making art but may find it difficult to attend in person - or for anyone who simply wants to join both the online and offline sessions. There are no rules here!

Maybe you:

• Can’t easily travel or leave the house
• Have a busy schedule on weekends
• Feel more comfortable creating from your own space
• Want something relaxing and creative after work
• Or you simply want to keep making art consistently while being part of a beautiful art community.

All you need is one sheet of paper and a pencil, and you can join from wherever you are.

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📋 Agenda
8:00 PM – 8:10 PM
Welcome and introduction
8:10 PM – 8:50 PM
Guided creative activity + relaxed sketching time
8:50 PM – 9:00 PM
Optional sharing, conversation, and wrap-up

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🖌 What to Bring
• Any paper (A4, notebook, lined, blank - anything works)
• A pencil or colour pencils

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📅 Workshop Details
Date: Thursday, March 19, 2026
Time: 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Venue: Google Meet
Fee: Free
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Note: This first online session is completely free as a way for everyone to join in and experience our online creative space.
If the community enjoys it, future online workshops may include a small fee to help keep them running.
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If you’ve RSVP’d, you can confirm your spot by dropping a quick message in the group telling us what you’ll be drawing with (pencil, colour pencils, pen, etc.) ✏️🎨
If you’re on the waitlist and a spot becomes available, you’ll be invited to join the workshop. 🌸

Ever wanted permission to break something… on purpose?
This is your sign.

✨ Kintsugi Workshop: Embracing Imperfection Through Art ✨
Join us for a thoughtful and creative outdoor session inspired by the Japanese philosophy of Kintsugi - the art of repairing broken pottery with gold.
This workshop is about embracing flaws, honouring resilience, and transforming something broken into something uniquely beautiful.
Whether you’re a complete beginner or already love working with your hands, this session is welcoming, reflective, and open to all skill levels. No prior art experience needed.

✨ What Makes This Workshop Special?
This is a hands-on Kintsugi-inspired experience where you won’t just decorate a bowl - you’ll transform it.
Each participant will:
• Break their own ceramic bowl or pot
• Carefully piece it back together
• Highlight the cracks using gold paint and other materials
Instead of hiding imperfections, we celebrate them. Every crack becomes part of the story.
At the end, you’ll take home your own restored piece — a reminder that broken things can be turned into beautiful art.

👩‍🎨 How Does It Work?
You’ll be guided step-by-step through the process:
1. Gently breaking your ceramic bowl
2. Reassembling it using glue
3. Painting over the cracks using gold paint / your choice of colour.
4. Adding optional creative touches and personal details - you can make it as beautiful and artistic as you want - sky is the limit.

You’ll have access to:
• Ceramic bowls/pots (provided)
• Strong adhesive
• Acrylic paints (including gold tones)
• Brushes and detailing tools, including texture painting tools such as sponges, tape, and more to explore out-of-the-box styles.
• Mats to work comfortably outdoors
This is a calm, intentional process - not rushed. You’ll be encouraged to slow down and enjoy the symbolism behind what you’re creating.

📋 Agenda
3:00 PM – 3:15 PM
Welcome, introduction to Kintsugi philosophy, and settling in
3:15 PM – 4:45 PM
Breaking, repairing, and painting session
4:45 PM – 5:00 PM
Final touches, sharing reflections, photos, and wrap-up

🎨 Medium
We’ll be using acrylic paints (including gold tones). They are water-based and beginner-friendly. You’ll be guided throughout the entire process.

🖌️ What to Bring
No preparation needed - everything will be provided.
Mats, materials, paints, bowls, and tools will all be ready for you.
You may bring:
• A water bottle
• Sunscreen or a hat (since this is outdoors)

Note:

• Washroom facilities are available.
• Snacks and drinks are available at nearby food stalls.
• Parking is free but limited. It is highly recommended to find parking on the side lots.

🗺️ Location
We’ll be gathering at Dubai Creek Park, Umm Hurair Second.
Exact meeting point details will be shared in the WhatsApp group prior to the event. Look out for the group with mats and art supplies set up!

💳 Workshop Fee
80 AED
Payment can be made via Careem Pay or Bank Transfer prior to the event.