April 19, 2017
Building 19, MOSTI Auditorium
Session 1: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (60 persons max)
Session 2: 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. (60 persons max)
During the Spring Enrichment program and as part of the upcoming Celebrate Saudi Arabia art competition and exhibit, KAUST community members of all ages are invited to attend a special crafts workshop hosted by the Al-Faisalya Society’s SLEYSLA project.
Here you will have the opportunity to make a traditional Saudi-style doll using simple material with your choice of beautiful custom dressing.
As part of the session’s cultural exhibition, you will also experience a live showcase of palm leaf crafts by Sedah, the famous Saudi handcrafter.
A Saudi booth will feature heritage seating, customs to reflect the five Saudi regions and a 3D wall of old Jeddah buildings. Arabic coffee and traditional sweets to be served during the 2 sessions.
Spaces are limited and we encourage you to register early!
For registration* click here
*Kindly note, in order to ensure the most people get a chance to experience this exciting event, please only register for one session.
The SLEYSLA Project was established by the Al-Faisalya Society to improve the financial wellbeing of Saudi girls with developmental disabilities and economically disadvantaged families through promoting the profession of sewing and embroidery in local crafts. The workshop and exhibition are organized by KAUST Social Responsibility in collaboration with Enrichment Programs Office.