Doha’s leading cultural institutions are set to host a lineup of summer workshops and interactive events, offering residents and visitors of all ages a rich blend of educational and artistic experiences across the city.

Art enthusiasts, from beginners to those seeking to refine their skills, will have the chance to explore the fundamentals of drawing and shading through still life compositions at the Museum of Islamic Art’s (MIA) Education Centre. Led by Noor Qussini, the workshop kicked off Sunday and will continue Monday and again from July 1-2, fostering artistic observation through direct engagement with a composition.

The National Museum of Qatar’s (NMoQ) AI Digital Centre will host the “Pixel Art Museum: Design Qatari Icons” workshop Monday to ignite digital creativity. Participants can unleash their imagination, reimagining iconic Qatari collections using the exciting art of pixel design and learning fundamental graphic design skills to bring their unique visuals to life.

The MIA Education Centre is hosting two Arabic calligraphy workshops led by Hussein Ammar Ahmad. The intermediate Ruq'ah Calligraphy workshop, focusing on the clear and simple Ottoman script prevalent in 19th-century publications, will be held on July 5 and continues on July 12, 19, and 26.

A beginner-friendly Naskh Calligraphy workshop, exploring one of the oldest and most revered forms of Arabic script – known for its clarity and historical use in copying books, including the Qur'an – is also being offered for those with prior beginner experience.

Family fun takes a central role at NMoQ as the Mohammed Jassim al-Khulaifi library is set to host a “Family Gathering: Storytelling” session on July 3, aimed at enchanting children under 12 and their families with the playful adventures of “Grandmother’s Toys” during the summer days.

NMoQ is also inviting visitors to explore the significance of water in daily life and Qatar’s sustainable future through the “Unlocking the Power of Water: A Key to Life” drop-in session on July 6, showcasing objects from its collection.

Meanwhile, budding digital innovators aged 15-18 can hone their skills at the “Gamification in Museums (Advanced)” workshop on July 9 at the AI Digital Centre. This interactive session promises to teach participants the secrets of digital design and the magic behind bringing their game concepts to life, designed to spark innovation and engagement in museum game development.

Katara Cultural Village is also contributing to the summer festivities, particularly with a focus on World Environment Day. Targeting children aged 6-14, a series of one-day, two-hour workshops are scheduled at Building 19: “Making Plant Pots” on July 25, “Make a Glowing Insect” on July 26, and “3D Art from the Marine Environment” on July 29, all designed to foster environmental awareness and creativity.

Apart from these organised events this summer, numerous other exhibitions, entertainment shows, and interactive experiences are set to take place across various locations in the country, including malls and shopping centres, galleries, and museums.