Exhibition
Independent Space

“Woven” - The Art of Traditional Weavings in Jordan

Tiraz: Widad Kawar Home for Arab Dress
Venue
Tiraz: Widad Kawar Home for Arab Dress
Location
Um Uthaina
Date
6 - 14 October 2017
Time
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This exhibition and workshop, in collaboration with Jordan Craft Center ALAYDI, will give adults and children the opportunity to view and participate in the different techniques of Bedouin weaving and textile finishings.
Exhibition
Independent Space

Yarns

Yarns
Venue
Tiraz: Widad Kawar Home for Arab Dress
Location
Um Uthaina
Date
6 - 14 October 2017
Time
-
A group of women from Petra who work at the floor looms will show visitors how recycled yarn is used.
Exhibition
Independent Space

The Garden

Naqsh Collective: Nisreen and Nirmeen Abu Dail
Venue
Tiraz: Widad Kawar Home for Arab Dress
Location
Um Uthaina
Date
6 - 14 October 2017
Time
-
Palm Tree (Nakhleh), Love Tree (Shajaret Hubb), Cypress Trees (Saru) are not only the names of motives of Palestinian embroidery, but also Nisreen and Nermeen’s stems of inspiration for this year's new collection.
Independent Space
Workshop
Venue
Mixed Dimensions
Location
Um Uthaina
Date
8, 11 October 2017
Time
-
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.
Independent Space
Workshop

3D Printing 101

Mixed Dimensions
Venue
Mixed Dimensions
Location
Um Uthaina
Date
9 - 10 October 2017
Time
-
The workshop provides an introduction to 3D Printing and its technologies and where and how this technology is used on a global scale.
Independent Space
Workshop

3D Printing 101

Mixed Dimensions
Venue
Mixed Dimensions
Location
Um Uthaina
Date
12 October 2017
Time
-
The workshop provides an introduction to 3D Printing and its technologies and where and how this technology is used on a global scale.
Culture & Food
Independent Space
Venue
The Children's Museum
Location
King Hussein Park
Date
6 - 9, 11 - 14 October 2017
Time
-
In cooperation with the Goethe Institute (the German Cultural Center), the Children's Museum Jordan hosts the Science Film Festival, where children can watch short science films on scientific topics, discoveries, and quests and enjoy scientific activities.
Children’s Workshop
Independent Space

Toy Hacking

The Children's Museum Jordan
Venue
The Children's Museum
Location
King Hussein Park
Date
6 - 9, 11 - 14 October 2017
Time
-
Taking place at the Children’s Museum Jordan’s Tinker Lab, this workshop is designed for children to tinker with old toys and transform them into new creations. Each participant will choose a toy, deconstruct it, and then reconstruct it again to create an new invention.
Independent Space
Workshop

Designing Immersive Spaces

The Children's Museum Jordan
Venue
The Children's Museum
Location
King Hussein Park
Date
7 October 2017
Time
-
Immersive Spaces provoke curiosity and encourage connectivity. Humans by nature are naturally drawn to experiences that engage the senses, because we construct and deconstruct through our senses and emotions. When attempting to convey an educational message through a physical space it is important to understand the different layers involved in the project.
Children’s Workshop
Independent Space
Venue
The Alchemist Lab
Location
Umm al Summaq
Date
7 - 12 October 2017
Time
-
Fun Engineering is a 90-minute workshop addressed to children from 8-12 years old. In this workshop, children will create their own design models and will learn the basics of design and engineering.