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01 Sep, 24
29 Sep, 24
School Of Life

School of Life offers engaging activities to develop personal skills

  • 10:00-07: 30 PM Sunday
  • Registration Required
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Dubai Culture presents a series of innovative workshops for all community members through its School of Life initiative at the Al Safa Art and Design Library and the public libraries in Al Twar, Umm Suqeim, Al Mankhool, and Hatta. The initiative offers a variety of events and sessions aimed at building life skills for all, empowering participants to explore Dubai's unique cultural landscape. It contributes to creating a sustainable creative environment that enriches the knowledge of talented individuals, helps them develop their abilities, and encourages community participation in the cultural and artistic sectors.

In September 2024, School of Life returns to the Dubai Public Library branches under the theme ‘The Journey Begins Again,’ featuring over 20 interactive workshops and sessions through brand new clubs, namely the Family Development Club, Wellness and Nutrition Club, Career Club, and Comics Club, in addition to the Cinema Club, Art Club, Chess Club and Book Club. These sessions focus on developing creative skills, training individuals in effective communication, time management, etiquette, and boosting self-confidence. They also enable participants to balance personal and professional life while introducing them to the aesthetics of fine arts, cinema, the secrets of Japanese manga, and more.

Topic Age Group Timing Date & Time Language Location Registration Link
The Journey Begins Again 
Influential communication with Your Child Adults 17:00 - 19:00 07-09-2024 Arabic Al Safa Art & Design Library Register Here
Goal-Setting & Time Management workshop Adults 17:00 - 19:00 08-09-2024 Arabic Al Safa Art & Design Library Register Here
Boost Your Confidence through theatrical Drama 13+ 16:30 - 19:30 08-09-2024 Arabic Al Rashidiya Public Library Register Here
Vision to Reality, Design Your Vision Board Adults 17:00 - 19:00 12-09-2024 Arabic Hatta Public Library Register Here
Chess Club
Ready for the Chess Arena 6+ 15:30 - 17:00 01-09-2024 English Al Tuwar Public Library Register Here
Insights from a Grandmaster 6+ 15:30 - 17:00 08-09-2024 English Al Tuwar Public Library
Chess Grand Tournament 6+ 15:30 - 17:00 15-09-2024 English Al Tuwar Public Library
Wellness and Nutrition Club
Jam Making: Workshop Family 10:00 - 12:00 08-09-2024 Bilingual Al Safa Art & Design library Register Here
How to prepare you child's Lunch Box Adults 10:00 - 12:00 17-09-2024 Arabic Al Safa Art & Design library Register Here
Healthy Snack Creations 6-13 Years 09:30 - 11:30 17-09-2024 Bilingual Umm Suqeim Public library Register Here
How Your Morning Meal Shapes Your Health Adults 17:00 - 19:00 22-09-2024 Bilingual Al Safa Art & Design library Register Here
Art Club
Art 101: Painting on Mirror 5 - 14 Years 15:30 - 17:00 08-09-2024 Bilingual Al Safa Art & Design library Register Here
Art 101: Pot Painting 5 - 14 Years 15:30 - 17:00 15-09-2024 Bilingual Al Safa Art & Design library
Art 101: Cardboard Relief Sculpture 5 - 14 Years 15:30 - 17:00 22-09-2024 Bilingual Al Safa Art & Design library
Art 101: Landscape on Glass 5 - 14 Years 15:30 - 17:00 29-09-2024 Bilingual Al Safa Art & Design library
Color Secrets: Discover, Blend, and Create Adults 17:00 - 19:00 21-09-2024 Arabic Al Safa Art & Design library Register Here
Techniques and Applications of Pencil Art Adults 17:00 - 19:00 28-09-2024 Arabic Al Safa Art & Design library
Family Developing Club
The Art of Setting & Decorating Tables Adults 17:00 - 19:00 08-09-2024 Bilingual Hatta Public Library Register Here
Majlis Etiquette Adults (Women) 17:00 - 19:00 15-09-2024 Arabic Hatta Public Library Register Here
Awareness for children: Eco Friends 6 - 18 Years 10:30 - 12:00 19-09-2024 Arabic Al Safa Art & Design library Register Here
Positive Parenting: Nurturing Early Childhood Development Adults 10:30 - 12:00 26-09-2024 Arabic Al Safa Art & Design library Register Here
Career Club
How to Master Your Interview Adults 14:30 - 16:30 07-09-2024 Bilingual Al Tuwar Public Library Register Here
Navigating your First Job Adults 14:30 - 16:30 14-09-2024 Bilingual Al Tuwar Public Library
Networking Skills for Professional Growth Adults 14:30 - 16:30 21-09-2024 Bilingual Al Tuwar Public Library
Book club
A Deep Dive into 'Marie Antoinette' by Stefan Zweig Adults 18:30 - 20:00 27-09-2024 Arabic Al Safa Art & Design library Register Here
Comics Club
Exploring Manga: Japanese Comics 13+ 11:00 - 13:00 07-09-2024 Bilingual Al Safa Art & Design library Register Here
Interactive Manga: Create Your Own Superhero 13+ 11:00 - 13:00 14-09-2024 Bilingual Al Safa Art & Design library
Cinema Club
Storytelling Through Video Adults 16:30 - 18:30 07-09-2024 Bilingual Al Mankhool Public Library Register Here
Introduction to video editing Adults 16:30 - 18:30 21-09-2024 Bilingual Al Mankhool Public Library

 

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