Workshops Description
All you need to know about the workshops to determine which one is the right fit for you. If you have any further questions contact me and I will be more than happy to help.
Visual Journaling the Next Step
ALUMNI STUDENTS Overview This course is for those of you who attended the visual journaling workshop and started your own journey of commemorating your life with picture. This is the next step. A refresher and a build up to what you have learned. So, if you are new here make sure to check visual journaling…
Paint Yourself Calm
Overview Sometimes just a simple act of adding paint to paper with no prior planning or specific image expectation other than creating a simple pattern could be the best thing to create the state of flow. To think about colour combinations and different ways of watercolour application. It is deeply gratifying as well as therapeutic.…
Sketchbook Practice
Sketchbook Practice the Overview: Sketchbook Practice is one of the most vital skills to hone in ones life, wether it is for one owns enjoyment, creativity practice or a more targeted way of learning. Sketchbooks are safe places to explore, play, develop and learn new skills. It is the base of any creative process and…
Find Your Own Lettering Style in Writing
Find Your Own Lettering Style in Writing the Overview: Find your own lettering style in writing is about using architects approach in handwriting allowing you to annotate your sketchbooks with style. Few basic tips and lines can take your handwriting skills to a whole new level. I am often both asked and complemented about my…
Sketch With Me
Overview This is more of a relaxed meet up session where we gather, sketch, share stories and experiences along the way. It is a more loose approach to learning as opposed to my other workshops. We will be choosing a different object each time and applying the step by step method of learning. At the…
Learn How to Sketch
Learn How to Sketch the Overview This is a four day workshop where you will be introduced to basic sketching exercises that will train you to draw. These exercises are designed to teach you to actually draw what you see. Not, what you think you see. A common mistake we all do because our brains…
Sketchers Guide to Using Watercolour
Overview of Sketchers Guide to Using Watercolour This workshop is an introduction to using watercolour in sketching which is completely different than the traditional studio painting. Therefore, the approach is different as well. You will be introduced to the medium and it’s uses strictly from a sketchers point of view. The best ways to form…
Watercolour Workshop for a Complete Novice
Beginner Level Overview Watercolour workshop for a complete novice is covering basic knowledge about the medium and ways of creating with it. Covering the technical aspects along with general manipulation methods. It is strictly practical and designed to give you all the basic practice exercises, so you can better work with it. This is not…
Visual Journaling Workshop! Recording Memories!
Beginner Level Overview We all have stories to tell, memories to cherish, often these get lost with time as we go through this very busy and fast life. We also are visual creatures (or at least some of us are). We respond better to pictures often more than words. If you are one of those…
Testimonials
Dina, thank you for the feelings I get every time I sip my morning coffee admiring my final course sketch.
Her realistic sketches were my inspiration to signup to her Visual Journaling Course, enjoying one of the most interesting experiences in my life!
Mishleen Al Kazzi
10/10 would recommend.
"It was a very deep and joyful experience, not to mention Dina's clear flexibility when dealing with students."
Farah Al Wazzan
I joined a visual journaling workshop with the best artist.
"This was a very useful course where I learned how to use watercolours in four days which is a short time for mastering a skill. Dina was very friendly, kind and ready to answer any questions. This workshop taught me how to preserve my memories in a different way other than writing, adding the knowledge of the value and the importance of documenting them. I am grateful."
Jenan Al Shatti