The new term at Dubai International Art Centre (DIAC) will start from Saturday, April 20, 2013

(TRAVPR.COM) UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - March 11th, 2013 - The new term at Dubai International Art Centre (DIAC) will start from Saturday, April 20, 2013.Drawing on its roster of artists and teachers, DIAC offers wide range of exceptional courses, workshops and seminars in varied fields. The upcoming classes will be available in the mornings and evenings and registrations can be done anytime during April. However, in order to have guaranteed space, students are advised to register before 20th April.

Ayesha Chen McKeever, Chairwoman, DIAC, said, “Dubai International Art Centre is a comprehensive nonprofit arts school where classes are given in a numerous fields including drawing and painting, pottery, photography, fashion, interior design, soft pastels and many others. From its inception it has been one of the emirate’s most respected institutions having served the arts community in Dubai since 1976 providing space to learn, practice and display a wide repertoire of arts.

DIAC also has a beautiful art gallery called Gallery 76 with changing exhibits that include national and international traveling shows as well as works by local artists. Visitors are welcome to peruse shows at the gallery, enjoy the lawns and participate in the various 1- and 2-day workshops that take place all year round.

Few centres are associated with art as the DIAC. The emphasis is on small-group teaching and the centre prides itself on its friendly atmosphere and excellence. Ayesha stressed, “Art immerses the students in learning. From the very beginning our space has been open to all – artists, students and public. Learning is a very sociable affair at DIAC that people with a creative bent truly enjoy with a group of like-minded persons. Our studios are unlike any classroom where one can feed one’s artistic spirit while expressing one’s creativity”.

Below is the list of courses available this term at DIAC. The duration of most courses is 6 to 8 weeks.

•    Drawing and Painting – duration 8-10 weeks
•    Watercolor for Beginners – 6-8 weeks
•    Silk Painting – 6-8 weeks
•    Arabic Calligraphy Painting – 6 weeks
•    Soft pastels – 8 weeks
•    Portraits for Intermediate/Advanced – 8 weeks
•    Abstract Painting –10 weeks
•    Fashion Design – 10 weeks
•    Pattern Drafting – 9 weeks
•    Sewing & Construction – 10 weeks
•    Draping Garments – 6 weeks
•    Interior Design – 6 weeks
•    Mosaics – 3 weeks
•    Sculpture – 8 weeks
•    Pottery – 6 weeks
•    Miniature Calligraphy – 6 weeks
•    Feng Shui Interiors – 10 weeks
•    3D/Traditional or one Stroke Decoupage – 4-6 weeks
•    Knitting/Crochet – 6 weeks
•    Ceramic Flowers – 4 weeks
•    Terracotta Jewellery – 4 weeks
•    Arabic for Beginners – 8 weeks
•    Spanish for Beginners – 8 weeks
•    3D Wall Art – 4 weeks
•    Learning Photoshop – 5 weeks
•    Photography for All – 8 weeks
•    Photo on Location – 8 weeks
•    Professional Photography – 4 weeks
•    3D Relief Art – 8 weeks
•    Etching – 2 weeks
•    Parchment Craft – 4 weeks

Kids Classes
•    Drawing and Painting
•    Sculpture
•    Arts & Crafts
•    Drama in Spanish
•    Origami Crafts

The Dubai International Art Centre is located in Villa 27, Street 75B, off Jumeirah Road, behind Town Center.

For more information call 04-3444398, email artdubai@emirates.net.ae or visit www.artdubai.com

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