Qatar Museums has launched several events and activities catering to a wide array of interests and artistic passions, to be hosted throughout December.

Qatar Museums has launched several events and activities catering to a wide array of interests and artistic passions, to be hosted throughout December. Members of the community can look forward to a range of culturally enriching programmes designed to promote creativity and take art beyond four walls.

Museum of Islamic Art (MIA)

Square Kufic workshop
WHEN: December 22 and December 29
TIME: 4pm to 6pm
The name of Square Kufic came from using black squares as a unit for measuring letters. Learn about the different designs of square kufic, including square, rectangle, circle, star, swirl etc. For more information, please email miaprograms@qm.org.qa

Monoprint for Adults Workshop
WHEN: December 22
TIME: 4pm to 7pm
In this one-day workshop, participants will create their own unique monoprint using different ink and layering techniques. For more information, please email miaprograms@qm.org.qa

Planet Kids Online
WHEN: December 28
TIME: 3pm to 4.30pm
Join MIA for ‘PLANET KIDS CLUB’ an online monthly story time, discussion and activity relating the museum to protecting our planet. Listen to a story related to the monthly theme, participate in a fun craft and learn more about museum objects. MIA will also share some top tips on how to save our planet. This month, our topic is PAPER. To book, please email librarymia@qm.org.qa

National Museum of Qatar (NMoQ)

Grandma’s Hazawi between the past and present Mohammed bin Jassim Al Khulaifi Library at NMoQ
WHEN: December 25
TIME: 4pm to 5pm
Young readers between 5 and 9 years of age will enjoy reading the story ‘Hazawi Grandmother’, which aims to strengthen the national identity and connect the new generations with their heritage. For more information, please email librarynmoq@qm.org.qa