A craft session can give your Sharjah International Book Fair visit a focus. Three workshops this November invite participants to build a heritage chest, a wind tower model or a wooden clock.
All three are listed for 7pm to 9:30pm in Hall 7’s Arts & Expression District. Here is how the projects compare.
6 November: The Beautiful Mandoos
A mandoos is a traditional chest. In this workshop, participants assemble more than 40 pieces to make a model. It is a way to explore a heritage object through its construction.
Ages 15 and above. Ticket: AED50.
13 November: Al Barjeel Model
The Al Barjeel session introduces features of traditional Sharjah houses through a three-dimensional wooden model. The barjeel is a wind tower, one of the architectural features children will explore as they assemble the pieces.
Ages 10 to 17, based on the listing’s minimum age and under-18 category. Ticket: AED30.
14 November: Wooden Clock Design
In Wooden Clock Design, participants use colourful cubes and pieces to create a clock. The parts can be rearranged, giving them room to try different patterns and shapes.
Ages 15 and above. Ticket: AED50.
Choose your session and book
Each official workshop page has a seat-reservation link. Choose the project and age group that suit you, then book around the evening session. That leaves time to browse the books earlier in your visit.
For the fair’s venue and dates, see our Sharjah International Book Fair visitor guide.
