The National Museum of Qatar (NMoQ) launched a series of workshops and demonstrations to celebrate the important role of traditional crafts in Qatar. Taking inspiration from the objects on display in the museum galleries, the workshops focus on design and decorative patterns that are typical of local craftsmanship and integral to Qatari identity.

Running until 8 August, the NMoQ Summer Program encourages residents and visitors to discover Qatar's history through its traditions and the crafts that Qatari people used to make during the summer months while living by the coast. Jewelry making, Al Khous (palm weaving), gypsum carving, net and rope making are some of the crafts that attendees will have the opportunity to learn during the workshops.

The series of workshops was developed by NMoQ as part of its wide variety of exciting and engaging learning activities available to the public throughout the year. The museum hosts quarterly public events to ensure a dynamic and ever-changing cultural offering to multiple audiences. Talks and discussions for adults and students, practical art and design workshops, family weekend drop-in activities, along with special evening performances and courses, are just some of the upcoming initiatives for 2019.

The NMoQ Summer Program has been developed by the Learning Department at the National Museum of Qatar.

Source: QNA

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Binu Cherian

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