Workshop
Independent Space

LED Light Design

Workshop by Filippo Protasoni, facilitated by Design Institute Amman
Venue
Design Institute Amman
Location
Jabal Amman
Date
1 - 3 September 2016
Time
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​The workshop gives an overall vision of the art of lighting and its related functions from a technical and stylistic point of view. Students will learn theoretical data and awareness about the lighting design field and new technologies, with a practical outcome that will help them develop a personal design language to conform to the requirements of the visual task.
Workshop
Independent Space

Towers of Carton

Rand El Haj Hasan and Flaÿou
Venue
Al Muntazah Circle
Location
Jabal Al Lweibdeh
Date
2 September 2016
Time
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‘Towers of Carton’ is a building competition that takes place annually in the School of Architecture of Paris-La Villette (ENSAPLV). This event is based on a unique mixture of design, building, celebration and sports! The last day is the Climbing Musical Day, open to the public at Al Muntazah Circle in Jabal Al Weibdeh.
Workshop
Independent Space
Venue
SAE Institute-Amman
Location
Airport Road
Date
2 September 2016
Time
-
Design is rarely neglected in filmmaking, but sometimes it seems invisible because an audience assumes that everything they see on a screen was already there. That's the magic of design for film: you're not always supposed to be aware of it. It's all a trick.
Workshop

Local Papermaking

Iraq al Amir Women's Cooperative Association
Venue
Raghadan Tourist Terminal
Location
Downtown Amman
Date
2, 6 September 2016
Time
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Learn the basics of papermaking using natural, local materials and the traditional techniques of the craftswomen of Iraq al Amir. Participants will experiment with fallen palm leaves, grass, flowers, sumac, red henna, saffron, rose leaves, paprika, tea and local coffee.
Workshop
Venue
Jordan Museum - MakerSpace
Location
Ras El Ain
Date
2 - 3, 9 September 2016
Time
-
Facilitated by Faisal Nemri, who currently works as the Mixed Dimensions Marketing researcher for both its products MakePrintable and GamePrint, this workshop introduces the concepts and basics of 3D design for 3D printing, and takes a hands-on approach enabling participants to design their first 3D printable object.
Workshop
Independent Space
Venue
Tiraz: Widad Kawar Home for Arab Dress
Location
Um Uthaina
Date
3, 5, 7, 9 September 2016
Time
-
TIRAZ presents an outdoor embroidery workshop for beginners, led by an expert embroiderer and TIRAZ staff. In this workshop, participants are presented with more than just the opportunity to learn how to embroider; they will also be able to link patterns with dresses from The Widad Kawar Collection at TIRAZ, and differentiate between the various techniques known across Jordan and Palestine.
Workshop
Independent Space
Venue
Zamzam Towers Hotel
Location
Gardens
Date
9 September 2016
Time
-
Fusion 360 is the first 3D CAD, CAM and CAE tool of its kind. It connects your entire product development process in a single cloud-based platform that works on both Mac and PC. This workshop covers how to use Fusion 360 to design furniture models, simulating how the dynamic parts come together before examining it to see if it works and is ready for manufacturing.
Workshop
Independent Space

Food Diversions

Rand El Haj Hasan and Flaÿou
Venue
Rand El Haj Hasan's Studio
Location
Jabal Amman
Date
9 September 2016
Time
-
Food Diversions is a visionary laboratory where design defines the aspect and tastes on your plate. The Food Diversions team invite participants to join them at the meeting point between micro-architecture, temporary design and detail cuisine. The objective is to compare the dish made with the realization of an architectural model.
Workshop
Venue
Raghadan Tourist Terminal
Location
Downtown Amman
Date
9 September 2016
Time
-
This workshop is open to all, and provides a learning experience in embroidery and upcycling, where participants learn the creative process behind {Kees Chic} and produce chic handmade coasters following the Islamic Pattern.