From painting classes and hand-built pottery to manga illustration and mindful journalling, Artology in Saar and Sukoon in Hamala Hills offer creative options for every age, ability and schedule.

If you’ve been meaning to explore your creative side, Artology in Saar has plenty to offer this month, from learning proper techniques to fun and experimentation, and it’s open to all – beginners, hobbyists and art students. For adults, the Trial & Error art class is a good starting point. It focusses on acrylic and oil painting techniques, with attention given to the fundamentals and concept development. If you prefer something more tactile, the hand-building and sculpting pottery class offers a more therapeutic session. Then there’s Mental Mondays, a casual meet up for adults who need a space to create, have a chat and work individually, surrounded by like-minded people.

Younger artists are catered for as well. Doodles and Fun is ideal for kids aged four and above to encourage their creativity and confidence. All Art Painting is for children aged five to 10 years and helps to develop skills and techniques with hands-on painting using acrylics, watercolours, chalks and papers. Preteens and teens (11 and above) can work more independently, building their own art concept and projects, and for students working towards IB, GCSE or A-levels, support to develop and expand their portfolios is available with experienced teachers who understand what’s required. There are also more focussed options, from digital art on iPads and an interactive class exploring and visualising spoken Bahraini Arabic through art and crafts, to anime and manga illustration, as well as sketching classes and mindful art journalling (adults are also welcome). All classes run until June.

Artology’s April lineup includes a two-day workshop inviting kids and parents to create a ‘leg mug’ on April 16 (3pm to 5pm) and April 18 (10am to 12pm), priced at BD20, as well as the Hello April Mood Board & Stencils event on April 23 (3pm to 5pm), priced at BD15, which takes the activity outdoors with a relaxed picnic in the garden. Alongside the creative programme, after-school support is available for Grades 1 to 6 (Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, with various timings), with teachers leading small group sessions in English, mathematics and science, offering a more comfortable learning environment during the week.

Out in Hamala Hills, more creative flow and unique experiences await at Sukoon Art – a collaboration between Artology and Sherie Boutik. Drop in, pick an activity from the art menu, join a scheduled workshop or simply spend time on your own project. Artistic guides are on hand at set times during the day, with quieter hours in between for independent work.

There’s also a growing calendar of weekly clubs. Open Circle, a cosy craft meetup held on Wednesdays (priced BD6), centres on crochet in a relaxed, social setting, while the Journalling Club on Tuesdays (priced BD10) invites you to get creative with stickers, stamps, ribbons, colours and materials. Both run from 6pm to 8pm and are easy ways to meet people while trying something new. Sukoon also continues Artology’s academic support, with portfolio sessions led by an experienced teacher for IB, GCSE and A-level students.

Whether you’re a complete beginner, a student with deadlines or want to pick up a new hobby, it’s easy to make creativity a part of your routine with these classes. ✤

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