In this workshop, participants will learn how to make paper mache mixtures and use the mixtures to create a lamp.

Participants will learn about the basic components of electronic circuits and how to build a simple electronic circuit.

Huda Abifares speaks about the relevance of type design research for creating culturally relevant communication, sustaining heritage and urban environments, and developing culturally-sensitive products. She discusses projects by The Khatt Foundation that focus on open-platform, exchange and collaboration, and education as case studies for a potential model of operation.

The talk will discuss an ongoing agenda, “Almost Natural”, through situating it as a critique towards ongoing green building practices and how a blurring between the natural and synthetic offers an alternative attitude towards building and construction in the Anthropocene.

How can the act of making help promote economic growth, bring communities closer together, and overcome a variety of social issues? In this panel discussion, chaired by the editor of Crafts magazine, Grant Gibson, speakers from Disarming Design from Palestine, The Jordan River Foundation, the Princess Taghrid Foundation explain how craft is capable of making a difference, highlighting the power of collaboration and sustainable programs in craft.

Taghmees Social Kitchen is a homegrown recipe, a medium for learning that brings people, stories and food together to reclaim life and create meaning outside of dominant narratives.

Join graphic designer Hussein Alazaat to learn about how calligraphy and sign making form an integral part of Amman’s visual culture.

Teen Press is a short documentary film about the Santa Barbara “Teen Press” journalism program.

This workshop is an introduction to the basics of Blender, an open source computer graphics software used for creating animated films, visual effects, art, 3D modeling, video games and much more.

Set between hills and the Amman National Forest, the community space is nestled in an olive grove where Jordanians and Iraqi refugees have been working in a number of activities. The space is open to the public on the weekends, allowing families to enjoy the various activities, food, live music, and market showcasing work by community producers from all over Jordan.

V-Ray expert Kalina Panteleeva will present a two-part guide to unleashing the full power of V-Ray for 3D Max. By the end of the workshop, participants will be able to practice what they’ve learned with an exam (V-ray Professional Exam) and walk away as V-Ray Certified Professionals.

This workshop introduces participants to the art of pottery-making, with a focus on utilizing clay and grit to create ornaments or functional pieces for daily-use purposes. Participants will learn about the stages of oven glazing and how to shape clay manually using the clay wheel, and will make one piece for each technique they learn.