The art of time

Young artisans are invited to benefit from the Watchmaking Summer Camp 2026 staged by Qannati Objet d’Art, a French-Bahraini luxury maison, specialising in customisable artistic timepieces.

The educational programme is designed to introduce children to the world of watchmaking through imagination, design, materials and hands-on assembly, and will be organised at Qannati Lab in Seef District.

Those aged seven to 14 years can attend the course, which features six classes spanning two hours each. Participants will discover the parts of a watch, explore different materials, design and personalise their own creation, and assemble a watch they can wear.

At the end of the camp, each child will take part in a graduation ceremony, where they will present their watch and receive an Honorary Graduation Certificate. 

The programme reflects Qannati’s philosophy of transforming personal stories and creative choices into objects of meaning. Through the summer camp, young participants are invited not only to learn about watchmaking, but to experience the joy of creating something personal, artistic and lasting.

“At Qannati, we believe creation begins with curiosity,” Qannati Objet d’Art founder Mahmood Qannati said. 

“This summer camp is an invitation for young minds to discover the beauty of watchmaking, to understand how design and craft come together, and to create a piece that carries their own imagination,” he added.

Registrations are now open, with limited seats available for a fee of BD200. 

Summer Camp Schedule

• July Camp 1: July 5 to 16 

• July Camp 2: July 19 to 30 

• August Camp 1: August 2 to 13 

• August Camp 2: August 16 to 27

Those interested in the camp can call 66799933 to get the registration link, or follow @qannati on Instagram. More details about the classes will be shared by email upon registration confirmation.