Culture & Food

MADAFA

Curated by Arini
Venue
The Walk
Location
Ras El Ain
Date
1 - 9 September 2016
Time
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MADAFA stems from the belief that design should be experienced through all five senses. Set within the winding pathway between Al Hussein Cultural Center and Greater Amman Municipality, MADAFA is a social space and pavilion curated by Arini and designed by architects Rasem Kamaland and Saja Nashashibi. The pavilion is a modern reinterpretation of the traditional space for the reception of visitors.
Exhibition
Independent Space

Constellations

Mamdouh Bisharat, Sami Haven, Abeer Seikaly
Venue
Duke's Design Center
Location
Downtown Amman
Date
1 - 9 September 2016
Time
-
When objects align themselves in specific patterns to form constellations, they affect one another in an exchange that releases nuances of meanings and experiences. This exhibition curated by Sahel Al Hiyari transforms the works of Mamdouh Bisharat, Abeer Seikaly, and Sami Haven to engage with the space and the city.
Independent Space
Independent Space

The Secret of Eternal Life is in Giving

In memory of the late Ali Maher
Venue
The Duke's Diwan
Location
Downtown Amman
Date
1 - 9 September 2016
Time
-
Ali Maher was a key artist, architect, teacher, and cultural icon in Amman. He was a bridge between all incoming students and visitors, highlighting the interesting sights within Amman as well as across the Kingdom. In memory of the third anniversary of his passing, this exhibition is a reflection of Maher’s generosity, presenting a series of drawings and sketches which he gave away on the spot to whomever was around him.
Culture & Food

Amman Eats: The Urban Feast

Curated by Namliyeh
Venue
Jordan Museum
Location
Ras El Ain
Date
1 - 9 September 2016
Time
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This pop-up eatery encompasses a contemporary kitchen where chefs prepare an interesting array of locally inspired dishes.
Culture & Food
Venue
Raghadan Tourist Terminal
Location
Downtown Amman
Date
1 - 9 September 2016
Time
-
Food makers cook on site from scratch, bringing people closer to the process and the craft of food preparation, highlighting their cultural identity.
Culture & Food

Amman Eats: The Cart

Curated by Namliyeh
Venue
Ras El Ain Gallery / Hangar
Location
Ras El Ain
Date
1 - 9 September 2016
Time
-
​Combining design exhibitions and dining experiences, The Cart celebrates emerging artisanal food businesses and small scale producers to cater for those who enjoy the finer things in life.
Exhibition
Independent Space
Venue
La Locanda Boutique Hotel
Location
Jabal Al Lweibdeh
Date
2 - 9 September 2016
Time
-
Hundred Best Arabic Posters is a creative organization that aims to create a dynamic space celebrating the diversity of visual cultures by collecting and choosing the best posters from across the Arab world.
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.
Children’s Workshop

Eurekers Space

Mohammad Shannak - Eureka Tech Academy
Venue
Jordan Museum - Children’s Space
Location
Ras El Ain
Date
5, 9 September 2016
Time
-
This workshop will include hands-on activities in electrical engineering for students from 11–16 years old. Students will get an introduction to how electrical circuits work and how to build these circuits practically. Each participant will receive an electronic educational kit to implement these activities.
Independent Space
Independent Space
Venue
Boulevard
Location
Abdali
Date
8 - 9 September 2016
Time
-
Amman Street Fashion was founded a few years ago with a mission to share Jordanian fashion with the world. They are deeply involved in the Jordanian fashion scene, working with fashionistas, designers, bloggers, retail shops, boutiques and fashion events.
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.