Qatar Museums announces host of activities for October

Qatar Museums (QM) is set to launch several events and activities across its cultural institutions. Bringing Islamic Science to Life at MIA Library: October 23 and 30, and November 6 from 12noon to 3pm (Arabic and English). The workshop for those in the 12-15 age group at MIA Library is with the support of ibTECHar, a Qatar-based Edu-Tech startup.

The workshop will explore medieval scientific developments such as clocks and locks. Participants will then have the opportunity to create their own using electronics, robotics and more. For more information e-mail whatsonatmia@qm.org.qa Kufic Calligraphy Painting at MIA Library - October 11 from 3pm to 5pm. Those in the 15-18 age group are invited to this workshop. Many Qur’ans are written in Kufic calligraphy which is characterised by its bold and vertical letters. Participants will learn about the history of the Kufic script, and then they will design and paint an intricate piece in the Kufic script. For more information e-mail miaprograms@qm.org.qa Traditional Storytelling at MIA Library - October 24, from 3pm to 4pm (Arabic and English) - In celebration of the Year of Culture Qatar – USA 2021. On exploration are different storytelling techniques, from Native American to Bedouin and the written stories of the Shahnameh. For more information e-mail whatsonatmia@qm.org.qaPlanet Kids - October 26 from 4pm to 5.30pm (Arabic and English) - Children between 8-11 are invited to join the Planet Kids Club, an online monthly story-time programme and discussion group that highlights activities relating to MIA’s sustainability initiatives.Children will participate in a fun craft and learn more about museum objects. We will also share some popular tips on how to save our planet. Electricity is the theme for October. To book, e-mail librarymia@qm.org.qa Majlis Book Club - October 27 from 5pm to 7pm (Arabic and English) - To read and discuss a wide variety of books on topics linked to Islamic art history, museums and collections, and regional artistic themes. A new book is chosen for each new meeting. This month's book is "Arabs: A 3,000-Year History of Peoples, Tribes and Empires". To register to join, e-mail librarymia@qm.org.qa National Museum of Qatar - Family Saturday - October 9 and 16 from 4pm to 6pm (Arabic and English) - Families are invited to learn about the Qatari gahfiya (traditional hat) through interactive hands-on activities. Participants will get a chance to learn about Al Thumama Stadium and its architecture inspired by the gahfiya. For more information, e-mail programsnmoq@qm.org.qa Let’s Discover the Museum Collection - October 10 and 18 (English) from 4pm to 6pm - October 14 and 21 (Arabic) from 4pm to 6pm. Aligning with World White Cane Day celebrating the achievements of those visually impaired. Visitors with visual impairments are invited to explore the museum and join a special tour exploring the collections incorporating interactive elements throughout the journey. For more information, e-mail toursnmoq@qm.org.qa The Art of Recycling - October 17, 19, and 21 from 5pm to 7pm. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle are the keys to a sustainable future. This art course helps to discover how to creatively recycle trash and transform discarded items into artwork. At the end, the participants can create a decorative object inspired by Al Thumama Stadium. For more information, visit programsnmoq@qm.org.qa QM Learning and Outreach - The Journey from Architecture to Biotecture - October 27 from 4pm to 5pm - This talk will review the evolution from the energy-conscious design of the 70s, through sustainability and now to 'restorative sustainability' and then provide examples of what this might mean in terms of design principles, building and urban form. This amounts to nothing less than a new architectural form, in other words, Biotecture – with a correspondingly new aesthetic. What might that be?For advance registration, please visit: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUpdO6gpjkiGN1TUFGPDQEXxnV0XDNlwLtQ