ExhIbITIons, arT and languagE classEs and plEnTy morE
01 GuGGenheim sneak peak
You can check out what will be exhibited in the Guggenheim Abu Dhabi at The Creative Act on Saadiyat Island. Split into three sections – Performance, Process and Presence – the exhibition features more than 25 works of modern art from 18 international artists including Anish Kapoor, Susan Hefuna and more. Until July 29
Manarat Al Saadiyat, Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi, daily 9am to 8pm, free. Tel: (02) 6575800. Taxi: Manarat Al Saadiyat. saadiyatculturaldistrict.ae
02 Learn about emirati history
Take a trip back in time and explore Emirati history with Lest We Forget: Emirati Adornment: Tangible & Intangible, an exhibition of weapons, jewellery, henna and more. Until August 27
Warehouse421, Mina Zayed, Abu Dhabi, Tue to Sun 10am to 8pm, free. Taxi: Warehouse421 next to COOP in Mina Zayed. warehouse421.ae, lwf.ae
03 teLL a story
The Abu Dhabi Storytellers And Presenters Workshop is a Meetup group for people who want to sharpen their public speaking and debating skills. They are meeting this month to “tell some stories” at 2pm on July 22. A venue was yet to be confirmed at the time of going to press. July 22
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04 Create kinetiC art
Moving/Drawing/Sculpture is a class based on kinetic art – a piece of art that moves. July 8
Manarat Al Saadiyat, Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi, 10am to noon, free. Tel: (800) 555. Taxi: Manarat Al Saadiyat. saadiyatculturaldistrict.ae
05 summer Camp at art beat
Art Beat’s kids’ camp includes lessons in decoupage, jewellery making, clay modelling, drawing, painting, candle decorating and more.
Art Beat Studio, Shop 2, Muroor Road, Al Rayhan, Abu Dhabi, daily 9am to 2pm, Dhs200, Dhs900 weekly. Tel: (02) 4445135. Taxi: opposite Abu Dhabi Police College. artbeatad.com
06 Get Creative at art CLass
L’Atelier Des Arts art shop has four-week courses for children and adults running throughout July. Kids can master acrylic painting, watercolours and more, while adults can try the above, plus more.
Fotouh Al Khair Building, Al Markaziyah, Abu Dhabi, timings vary, price on request. Tel: (02) 6397104. Taxi: M&S building. latelierarts.com