26 February 2016 www.bahrainthismonth.com There are plenty of interesting workshops being held at The Art House to keep you busy this month. The first is a jewellery workshop, which will be held on February 4, from 10am to midday, where you will learn how to make a rose quartz and natural pearl necklace with earrings. It costs BD25 and is inclusive of all material and beverages. The second is the mosaic workshop, which will take place on February 6, from 10am to 5pm. Mosaic is described as painting with pieces and is a wonderful, accessible art form, great for artists and nonartists alike. You will be introduced to a huge variety of materials – bold, matt, shiny, iridescent and downright unusual – that you can combine to make stunning mosaics. This workshop has been themed for Valentine’s Day where you can choose your own design in advance, the materials for which will be ready and waiting for you on the day. Not only will you be able to learn the art of mosaic, but also cutting techniques, gluing, grouting and polishing. It costs BD25 per person and is inclusive of all material as well as a scrumptious lunch. Call 39 253-943. happenings GET FIT GRACEFULLY WORKSHOPS GALORE Get your fitness levels up without the strains of a laborious workout with a Pilates workshop, to be held at La Fontaine Centre of Contemporary Art on February 5, from 10am to 4pm. The sessions will be conducted by Julia Vladokina who is trained on the classical method of Romana’s Pilates with a background in ballet and contemporary dance. This particular form of exercise is designed to give you suppleness, natural grace and skill that will be unmistakably reflected in the way you walk, play and work. You will develop muscular power with corresponding endurance, ability to perform arduous duties, to play strenuous games, to walk, run or travel for long distances without undue body fatigue or mental strain. The workshop is priced at BD38 with vegetarian lunch. A half day without lunch from 10am to midday is priced at BD20. Call 17 230-123, email info@ lafontaineartcentre.net or visit www.lafontaineartcentre.net. When? February 4 and 6 Event? Jewellery and Mosaic Workshops Venue? The Art House When? February 5 Event? Pilates Workshop Venue? La Fontaine Centre of Contemporary Art When? February 8 Event? Bahrain Writers Circle Monthly Meeting Venue? Umami Restaurant, Adliya Get together for a literary evening and meet like-minded people, monthly meetings at 7.30pm. E Call 39 574-795. When? February 9-11 Event? Gulf Industry Fair 2016 Venue? Bahrain International Exhibition and Convention Centre (BIECC) E Call 17 299-123 or email [email protected]. When? 9-29 Event? Art Exhibition: Requiem Venue? Albareh Art Gallery A solo exhibition of the latest works of award-winning Lebanese artist Annie Kurkdjian. E Call 17 717-707. When? February 10 Event? Bahrain Writers Poetry Circle Meeting Venue? Umami Restaurant, Adliya Enjoy an evening discussing poetry with fellow enthusiasts at 7.30pm. E Call 39 574-795. When? February 11 Event? Fado Music Concert Venue? Bahrain National Theatre E Call 80 008-089, visit www.facebook.com/ culturebah or follow Instagram and Twitter @ culturebah. When? February 12 Event? Bahrain National Superbike Championship Venue? Bahrain International Circuit E Visit www.bahrainsuperbike. com or follow BSBK’s Instagram and Facebook account. When? February 12 Event? Brazilian Carnival: Bloco 338 Venue? Amwaj Marina E Call 39 262-222. When? February 13 Event? Young Adult Book Club Venue? Words Bookstore Cafe E Call 17 690-790. When? February 15 Event? Bahrain Writers Creative Workshop Venue? Umami Restaurant, Adliya Hone your creative writing skills with this interesting workshop at 7.30pm. E Call 39 574-795. Leading international industrial companies will come together to take part in the Gulf Industry Fair 2016 (GIF), which will be held from Febraury 9-11 at the BIECC. The event, organised by Hilal Conferences and Exhibitions, is strategically sponsored by Alba and Bapco and the National Oil and Gas Authority of Bahrain. Apart from international participation, GIF will also have a lineup of programmes dedicated to promoting innovation in the industrial sector with the firm support of Majaal (for industrial facilities), AMA (for manufacturing) and Asry (for maritime industries). Visitors and exhibitors will get a chance to experience the innovative industrial developments in various fields including aluminium, energy and environmental protection, industrial metals, industrial processes and manufacturing, logistics and industrial facilities, industrial security and safety as well as training for industry sectors. On February 10, the show will host the Innovation for Industry Forum supported by the Minister of Industry and Commerce and Tourism HE Zayed R Alzayani, covering topics on engines for industrial growth and products for industry. It will include the iTech Awards presentation. There will also be a two-day training programme – The Innovation and Lateral Thinking for Leaders Masterclass by Adi Breuer. The fair will stage a Career Day programme to aid students and unemployed individuals who hope to seek professions in the industry. Additionally, the programme will include Gulf Connexions guiding attendees with CV presentation. The expo is free of charge and open to the public while delegates for the Innovation for Industry Forum and the Adi Breuer Masterclass will be charged. The timings are from 9am to 7pm. Call 17 299-123 or email [email protected]. FOCUS ON INDUSTRIAL INNOVATION When? February 9-11 Event? Gulf Industry Fair 2016 Venue? Bahrain International Exhibition and Convention Centre (BIECC)
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