Art workshops in Dubai are having a real moment this May, and The Workshop Dubai's latest lineup is the reason people are actually paying attention. Eight hands-on creative sessions are packed into five consecutive days, covering everything from botanical relief to acrylic clock pouring. Every session includes all materials, and spots are limited.
If you have been waiting for a good excuse to try something new, this is it.
What Is The Workshop Dubai
The Workshop Dubai is a creative studio in the city focused on art, design, and community. It runs regular hands-on sessions for people at any skill level — whether you are a total beginner or someone who already has a craft corner at home. The May Edition is one of the most varied lineups the studio has put together, with eight sessions spanning eight completely different mediums.
Art Workshops in Dubai This May: The Full Schedule
Here is every session, date, and time in one place:
Saturday, 9 May - Botanical Relief Workshop — 10am to 12pm - Create Your Own Genuine Leather Trifold Journal (A5 Size) — 1pm to 3pm - Urban Sketching Workshop — 3pm to 5pm
Sunday, 10 May - Palestinian Ceramics Painting Workshop — 11am to 1pm - Sculpture Painting Workshop — 2pm to 4pm
Wednesday, 13 May - Beaded Bag Workshop — 2:30pm to 5:30pm
Thursday, 14 May - UNWIND: Week 1, Coming Home to Self Through Art — 4pm to 6pm
Friday, 15 May - Flow on Time: Acrylic Clock Pouring Workshop — 10:30am to 12:30pm
All materials are included in every session.
A Full Breakdown of Every Session
Saturday, 9 May is the most packed day on the calendar, with three art workshops in Dubai running back to back from morning through evening. The Botanical Relief Workshop at 10am teaches participants how to press botanicals onto a circular canvas to create detailed relief compositions. The leather journal session at 1pm walks you through making a fully functional A5 genuine leather trifold journal from scratch. Urban Sketching at 3pm rounds out the day with a loose illustrated session focused on food and interior scenes.
Sunday, 10 May covers two distinct styles. The Palestinian Ceramics Painting Workshop at 11am focuses on traditional floral patterns painted onto ceramic pieces — an art form with deep cultural history that has gained significant international attention in recent years. The Sculpture Painting Workshop at 2pm produces three-dimensional painted relief work, with participants completing a detailed bird and flower composition on a round canvas.
Wednesday, 13 May is dedicated entirely to the Beaded Bag Workshop. It is the longest session of the month at three full hours, running from 2:30pm to 5:30pm. Participants use pearl-style beads to produce a finished, wearable bag before the session ends.
Thursday, 14 May takes a different approach. UNWIND: Week 1, Coming Home to Self Through Art runs from 4pm to 6pm and focuses on guided creative self-expression. It is the first in what looks like an ongoing mindfulness-through-art series, and the one session on the schedule not centred around producing a specific craft object.
Friday, 15 May closes the week with Flow on Time, an acrylic clock pouring workshop from 10:30am to 12:30pm. Participants pour paint directly onto a clock face to create a functional art piece they take home.
Why These Are the Best Creative Workshops in Dubai Right Now
Most creative events in the city ask you to bring your own supplies or commit to a multi-week course. The Workshop Dubai keeps every session self-contained and fully equipped — which is exactly why art workshops in Dubai like these tend to sell out fast.
Whether you want something to wear, hang, use, or simply create for the experience, this May lineup covers every kind of maker.
How to Book Your Spot
Spots are limited and The Workshop Dubai's May Edition is already getting attention. Head to their Instagram page to book your session directly before it fills up.
