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Independent Space
Workshop

Designing on the Mannequin

Edelina Joyce Issa
Venue
Design Institute Amman
Location
Jabal Amman
Date
9 - 10 October 2017
Time
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The two-day workshop aims to provide an understanding of fashion design through three-dimensional experimentation. Students will learn about the principles of fashion design by experimenting with fabric directly onto the mannequin, allowing for an instant visualization of ideas, as they would appear on the body.
Independent Space
Workshop
Venue
Creative Art Center Amman
Location
8th Circle
Date
9 October 2017
Time
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This workshop introduces globally recognized crystalline glazing techniques to artists. The workshop will include a slideshow of artists and their work, samples of pots and ceramic designs and an exhibition of different steps, tools and equipment needed. The workshop will end with a question and answer session.
Independent Space
Talk
Venue
Jobedu
Location
Jabal Al Lweibdeh
Date
9 October 2017
Time
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Design thinking is the process in which an idea becomes a reality. The talk by the founder of Jobedu, Tamer AlMasri, will discuss the design process adopted by Jobedu, and the different variables taken into consideration while developing design direction.
Independent Space
Workshop
Venue
Studio Be
Location
Abdoun
Date
10 October 2017
Time
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This workshop facilitated by Razan Jilani and Jude Abdelhadi teaches participants how to use the world’s most popular graphics and photo editing software. The workshop will explain the various features and tools of Adobe Photoshop CC, increasing participants’ ability to understand and retain the information they need to use the software.​
Exhibition
Independent Space
Venue
Ola's Garden
Location
Jabal Amman
Date
7 - 9, 11 - 14 October 2017
Time
-
‘Lines of Memory’ is a jewelry and art collection inspired by longevity and strength of the olive tree. Visitors will have the chance to share their opinions, learn about the design process and the various techniques used.
Independent Space
Workshop
Venue
Darat al Tasweer
Location
Jabal Al Lweibdeh
Date
7, 11 October 2017
Time
-
Learn how to photograph art products using creative ideas and techniques with an easy portable studio setup, using a camera or a cellphone to help promote products on all visual media networks.
Independent Space
Workshop

Pottery Making 101

Beit al Bawadi
Venue
Beit al Bawadi Workshop
Location
Al Muqabelain
Date
8, 10 - 11 October 2017
Time
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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.
Independent Space
Workshop
Venue
Studio Be
Location
Abdoun
Date
8 October 2017
Time
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Photographer Amer Hammad introduces essential food photography tips and styling techniques. After this workshop participants will be able to take better food pictures and learn how to use props in food styling and photography.
Culture & Food
Venue
Raghadan Tourist Terminal
Location
Downtown Amman
Date
1 - 9 September 2016
Time
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To support local talent, Amman Design Week has prepared an exciting entertainment schedule offering live performances featuring local musicians and tunes featuring various local talents who will be performing as part of the social space created for the Crafts District.
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
Venue
Jordan Museum - MakerSpace
Location
Ras El Ain
Date
1 September 2016
Time
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This jewelry-making workshop is part of the Memory Matrix project, exploring possibilities of future heritage creation, employing new fabrication techniques and transcultural collaborations. The workshop participants will be using the cutouts from these pixels to create jewelry, which can be sold to benefit the education of refugees and communities affected by conflict and crisis.
Culture & Food

Amman Eats: The Urban Feast

Curated by Namliyeh
Venue
Jordan Museum
Location
Ras El Ain
Date
1 - 9 September 2016
Time
-
This pop-up eatery encompasses a contemporary kitchen where chefs prepare an interesting array of locally inspired dishes.