Crafts and Freelance Professions

1. Emirati Handicrafts (Palm Fronds – Talli – Plaiting)
   Training Content:

• Introducing traditional Emirati handicrafts and developing participants’ skills in designing innovative products that preserve cultural identity.

Topics:

• History and significance of traditional crafts in the UAE.
• Familiarity with local tools and materials.
• Techniques of palm fronds, plaiting, and Talli.
• Integrating traditional elements with modern designs.
• Marketing handcrafted products locally and internationally.

Objectives:

• Preserve and promote Emirati heritage.
• Equip participants with practical handicraft skills.
• Encourage innovation while maintaining cultural identity.
• Enable artisans to market their products as small businesses.

Outcomes:

• Traditional handcrafted products ready for display.
• Practical skills in palm fronds and plaiting techniques.
• Increased awareness of national heritage value.
• Investment opportunities in the handicraft sector.

2. Contemporary Fashion Design Inspired by Heritage
   Training Content:

• A program combining Emirati heritage with modern design to produce innovative fashion suitable for local and international markets.

Topics:

• Study of traditional Emirati clothing.
• Principles of contemporary fashion design.
• Selection of fabrics and colors aligned with cultural identity.
• Sewing and embroidery tools and techniques.
• Marketing fashion in local and global markets.

Objectives:

• Enable participants to design innovative fashion.
• Enhance national identity within the fashion sector.
• Develop production and marketing skills.
• Open avenues for establishing small fashion businesses.

Outcomes:

• Innovative fashion designs inspired by heritage.
• Practical skills in embroidery and design.
• Initial plans for marketing fashion products.
• Ready-to-develop prototypes for launching a brand.

3. Perfume and Oriental Fragrance Making
   Training Content:

• A practical program teaching participants the art of creating perfumes using natural and traditional ingredients.

Topics:

• History of perfume making in the UAE.
• Key ingredients of oriental perfumes.
• Techniques for blending and mixing fragrances.
• Designing a visual identity for perfume products.
• Marketing and distribution strategies.

Objectives:

• Enable participants to produce local perfumes.
• Develop creative skills in scent blending.
• Provide opportunities for profitable small projects.
• Enhance the presence of UAE products in global markets.

Outcomes:

• Innovative perfume samples produced by participants.
• Skills in fragrance blending and composition.
• Marketing strategies suited to the local market.
• Products ready for commercial marketing.

4. Handmade Jewelry and Accessories Making
   Training Content:

• Focuses on designing and making jewelry using traditional and modern materials.

Topics:

• Introduction to types of metals and gemstones.
• Tools and techniques for metal shaping.
• Designing accessories inspired by local culture.
• Innovation in combining modern materials.
• Marketing jewelry products through digital platforms.

Objectives:

• Train participants in designing and making accessories.
• Enhance their creativity and innovation skills.
• Enable them to enter the handmade crafts market.
• Contribute to strengthening UAE’s creative industries.

Outcomes:

• Handmade jewelry pieces ready for display.
• Practical skills in shaping and design.
• Marketing plans for handmade products.
• Preparedness to launch small projects.

5. The Art of Arabic Calligraphy and Its Contemporary Applications
   Training Content:

• A program that combines classical Arabic calligraphy with its use in contemporary products (decor, gifts, logos).

Topics:

• Types and origins of Arabic calligraphy.
• Traditional and modern tools and techniques.
• Applying Arabic calligraphy in contemporary designs.
• Integrating Arabic calligraphy with other visual arts.
• Marketing artistic products.

Objectives:

• Equip participants with Arabic calligraphy skills.
• Enhance Emirati cultural identity in design.
• Stimulate creativity in utilizing calligraphy.
• Open business opportunities in the creative arts sector.

Outcomes:

• Artistic pieces featuring contemporary Arabic calligraphy.
• Skills for using calligraphy in commercial products.
• Greater awareness of the value of Arabic calligraphy in Emirati culture.
• Marketable artistic projects.

6. 3D Printing for Handicrafts
   Training Content:

• A modern program teaching the use of 3D printing to produce innovative handicraft products.

Topics:

• Basics of 3D printing technology.
• Designing models using specialized software.
• Producing handicraft products with 3D printers.
• Integrating 3D printing with traditional crafts.
• Strategies for marketing innovative products.

Objectives:

• Enable participants to use advanced techniques in handicrafts.
• Enhance innovation and creativity in the handmade industries sector.
• Open new opportunities for small projects.
• Support the UAE’s focus on innovation and the creative economy.

Outcomes:

• Handicraft models produced with 3D printing.
• Practical skills in digital design.
• Integration of technology with traditional crafts.
• Products ready for local and global markets.

7. Recycling Crafts and Sustainable Product Making
   Training Content:

• A program focused on transforming recycled materials into innovative and eco-friendly products.

Topics:

• The concept of sustainability in handicrafts.
• Recyclable materials.
• Techniques for producing practical and artistic products.
• Designing modern eco-friendly products.
• Marketing sustainable products.

Objectives:

• Raise awareness of sustainability through crafts.
• Enable participants to reuse resources effectively.
• Stimulate innovation in designing eco-friendly products.
• Support the UAE’s shift towards a green economy.

Outcomes:

• Innovative products made from recycled materials.
• Practical skills in recycling.
• Marketing plans for sustainable crafts.
• Contribution to reducing environmental impact.

8. Pottery and Artistic Ceramics
   Training Content:

• A practical program teaching participants the art of pottery and glazed ceramics.

Topics:

• History of pottery in the region.
• Tools and materials used.
• Shaping and firing techniques.
• Coloring and decorating ceramic products.
• Applying pottery for practical and artistic purposes.

Objectives:

• Revive traditional pottery arts.
• Equip participants with hands-on skills in shaping and firing.
• Integrate pottery with contemporary designs.
• Open marketing opportunities for artistic and functional products.

Outcomes:

• Pottery products ready for use or display.
• Skills in shaping and decorating ceramics.
• Awareness of the cultural and heritage value of pottery.
• Opportunities to market high-quality artisanal products.

9. Digital Crafts and Graphic Design
   Training Content:

• A program focused on integrating handicrafts with digital design (logos, print materials, visual identities).

Topics:

• Basics of graphic design.
• Design tools and software (Photoshop, Illustrator).
• Incorporating heritage into visual identity.
• Producing innovative digital prints and products.
• Strategies for marketing digital products.

Objectives:

• Enable participants to use design tools effectively.
• Enhance innovation in creating digital products inspired by heritage.
• Open opportunities for small digital ventures.
• Support the creative economy in the UAE.

Outcomes:

• Market-ready graphic designs.
• Practical skills in using design software.
• Visual identities with a local character.
• Competitive digital products in the market.

10. Culinary Crafts and Homemade Food Production
    Training Content:

• A program teaching participants the art of cooking and producing traditional and innovative Emirati foods as home-based projects.

Topics:

• Popular Emirati dishes.
• Fundamentals of hygiene and food safety.
• Developing innovative recipes.
• Attractive packaging and presentation.
• Marketing homemade food products.

Objectives:

• Enable participants to produce high-quality food products.
• Enhance national identity in the food sector.
• Provide opportunities for sustainable home-based projects.
• Raise the standards of safety and quality in local products.

Outcomes:

• Innovative recipes created by participants.
• Practical skills in cooking and packaging.
• Marketing plans for homemade food products.
• Opportunities to start small food businesses.