House of Wisdom

The House of Wisdom is Sharjah’s new iconic cultural hub. It was commissioned in honor of the Sharjah World Book Capital 2019 title by UNISCO and is the living legacy of the promises made then, namely to continue to promote reading and ease access to knowledge to all members of society and in doing so, become a progressive society that are the catalysts of harmonious coexistence. In our new chapter, we aim to promote reading and ease access to knowledge by redefining the concept of a library and cultural centre and pushing to the future. Making it more than just a home for books. A home for ideas to be created and exchanged between people and cultures. A home for the young and old, the amateur and professional, the inspired and inspiring. A home where education and entertainment are not exclusive to each other.

Abstract Faces (expressionism on self-portraits)

In this workshop, participants will be using acrylic colours and their imagination to create abstract self-portraits using their own feelings and expressions, or paint abstract Arabic calligraphy using some of their favourite Khalil Gibran poems. Capacity: 8 – 15. Ages: 16+. Price: AED 285. Location: House of Wisdom.

30 Jun 2021

Boho Style Art and embroidery on Canvas bags

Create your own unique canvas bohemian style tote bag inspired by beauty of natural landscapes and shapes, pastel colours and more. Capacity: 8 – 15. Ages: 16+. Price: AED 230. Location: House of Wisdom – Alkhawarizmi Exhibition.