Price: 315 AED ( 5% vat and All materials are included)
The class will be conducted in English & Arabic at The Workshop Dubai
Age: 11+
Workshop Overview
Discover the vibrant world of gouache in this welcoming 4-hour evening workshop, perfect for complete beginners and curious creatives. Color Alchemy is your gentle introduction to painting, where you'll learn to transform simple pigments into a beautiful finished artwork. No experience needed—just bring your curiosity! Through step-by-step guidance and supportive instruction, you'll explore the magic of gouache and create a complete painting to take home. This is more than a class; it's your first confident step into the world of art-making.
4-Hour Evening Workshop Program
Hour 1: Welcome & Discovery (5:00 PM - 6:00 PM)
● Warm welcome and introductions—meet your fellow artists!
● What is gouache? Understanding this beginner-friendly medium
● Materials walkthrough: everything explained in simple terms
● No pressure practice: playful brush exercises and mark-making
● Simple color mixing: creating beautiful colors from basic pigments
● Demonstration: Watch your first gouache strokes come to life
● Takeaway: Comfortable handling your brush and mixing colors
Hour 2: Building Confidence (6:00 PM - 7:00 PM)
● Easy techniques that create impressive results
● Painting simple shapes with depth and dimension
● Creating smooth blends and beautiful gradients
● Hands-on practice exercises with guidance at every step
● Discovering happy accidents and creative possibilities
● Introduction to your project: previewing what we'll paint together
● Takeaway: Understanding basic techniques and feeling encouraged
Hour 3: Creating Together (7:00 PM - 8:00 PM)
● Step-by-step guided painting begins
● Everyone paints along at a comfortable pace
● Background and foundational layers
● Hameed demonstrates each step before you try it
● Individual support and encouragement throughout
● No mistakes—only learning opportunities!
● Takeaway: Your painting is taking shape beautifully
Hour 4: Bringing it to Life (8:00 PM - 9:00 PM)
● Adding details and finishing touches together
● Simple techniques that make your painting "pop"
● Personal touches—making the artwork uniquely yours
● Final refinements with personalized guidance
● Celebrating your finished piece!
● Tips for continuing your creative journey at home
● Optional: Share your work and celebrate with the group
● Takeaway: One complete, frame-worthy painting you created yourself!
About The Instructor:
Hameed Elmaghraby is a celebrated multidisciplinary artist whose work transcends borders and mediums. With a teaching portfolio spanning over 100 students worldwide, Hameed has cultivated a reputation for making art accessible and inspiring to everyone. His international exhibitions and workshops have touched communities across continents, earning him recognition as both a masterful practitioner and a patient, encouraging educator. Hameed believes everyone can paint—they just need the right guidance and a welcoming space to explore.
