The Janabiyah Music Centre is offering a summer camp for children aged from seven to 10 and 11 to 14 from August 30 to September 3. Activities include singing, rhythmic skills, composition, general musicianship, song writing, hand drumming, body percussion and general performance skills. Rates are BD75 for five days. For details contact Lydia Auld on 39047734 or email janabiyamusiccentre@gmail.com
The Art House returns with monthly workshops for children aged six to 12 years starting September on Sundays and Tuesdays at its premises in Saar. Cheney Fairchild, British artist and owner of The Art House will be offering limited places on the four-week course on learning how to throw and turn on the potter's wheel. Children will have a go at making small and medium sized bowls and forms, including learning basic turning and glazing techniques. On completion of the workshop, children will have their first of many wonderful thrown pots to take home.
It will enable the youngsters to progress from a beginner level to an intermediate level in an atmosphere that is relaxed and fun, allowing the students to explore their creative flair and advance at a comfortable pace at the wheel.
Sunday sessions are on September 6, 13, 20 and 27 and Tuesday sessions on September 8, 15, 22 and 29. Timings are 2.30pm to 4pm for session one and 4.30pm to 6pm for session two on both days. Rates are BD45. For details contact Cheney on 39987802 or visit the website at www.cheneyfairchild.com
Studio Ceramics in Budaiya is introducing a new Saturday morning club, the Groovy Gecko Club, for children between six and 11 years from September 26 from 10am to 1pm. Activities include cool crafts, play with clay, creative cooking, ceramic painting, games, prizes and more. The clubbers will be offered healthy snacks and beverages. Rates are BD10 per session or BD40 if booked and paid in advance for five sessions. For details contact Studio Ceramics on 17599086 or email studioceramics@batelco.com.bh
