Qatar is an artistically diverse country with many successful art installations, museums, and events. The art community in Doha continues to grow and whether you’re looking to find a new hobby, learn new skills, want to explore your artistic side, or just want to try something fun during your free time, there are a handful of places you can try.

The ILoveQatar.net (ILQ) team has put together some of the best places in Doha where adults can learn art!

Paint the Town Qatar

Uncork, unwind and unleash your creativity with Paint the Town Qatar! Join this artistic leisure and social event where participants are taught and guided by their resident artists. Each session lasts for about 3 hours and is inclusive of art materials, drinks and snacks.

Their sessions include canvas art painting, tote bag painting and denim painting. To find out about their next session, follow them on their social media pages.

Details:

• Location: Venue is announced prior
• Timings: Check social media updates
• Price range: QR 200
• Contact: +974 7759 1219
• Instagram: @paintqatar
• Website: www.paintqatar.com

Arts and Crafts Qatar

Learn art in a more structured manner at Arts and Crafts Qatar, which is a recognized art center registered under the Ministry of Education and Higher Education. Some of the classes they offer for adults are pencil sketching, oil painting, acrylic painting and pottery.

Details:

• Location: Al Duhail South Doha
• Timings: Evening sessions from 5:30 pm - 8 pm
• Price range: Starts at QR 380
• Contact: +974 6686 7993
• Instagram: @arts_crafts_doha
• Website: www.artsandcrafts.qa

Artist Café

Artist Café combines art, coffee and food. Try them out for the beautiful artistic pieces that fill its space and stay for the drinks, bites and painting workshops! Be sure to follow them on Instagram as this is where they post their workshop schedules.

Details:

• Location: Qanat Quartier, The Pearl Qatar
• Timings: Sessions start at 3 pm, check their Instagram for updated schedule
• Price range: QR 200, includes materials and 1 drink
• Contact: +974 6690 6770, +974 7010 7108
• Instagram: @artistcafe_qatar

Clay Encounters

Clay Encounters offer ceramic workshops for all ages. Classes offered include wheel pottery, ceramic making, painting and special floral plate crafting. A great thing about Clay Encounters is that it is community-focused, offering a unique experience to participants.

Details:

• Location: Boardwalk Unit 152, Qanat Quartier, The Pearl Qatar
• Timings: Classes offered start from 11 am-7 pm
• Price range: Starts at QR 400 for adults
• Contact: +974 5564 0729
• Instagram: @clay_encounters
• Website: https://clayencounters.com/

Music Lounge Qatar

Did you know that Music Lounge also offers Arts & Crafts classes? The classes offered are basic and advanced levels. They provide combo courses as well where you can learn art and music at the same time.

Details:

• Location: Building 140, Street 695, Zone 56, Abu Hamour
• Timings: Session schedules to be discussed and agreed upon between the participant and the teacher
• Price range: Starts at QR 350
• Contact: +974 4421 9897
• Instagram: @musicloungeqatar
• Website: https://musicloungeqatar.com/

Are you interested in learning art? Which of these options are you most eager to try? Do let us know in the comments below. Do share this article - it keeps us going!

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Cassandra Pallagud

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