{"product_id":"from-idea-to-image-exploring-illustration-with-bassent-dawoud","title":"From Idea to Image: Exploring Illustration with Bassent Dawoud","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate\u003c\/strong\u003e: Saturday August 22, 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTime:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10:00 am\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAge group: \u003c\/strong\u003eTeens and Adults\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegistration fee:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50 AED\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocation: \u003c\/strong\u003eKutubna Cultural Center, Madina Avenues, N\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eadd Al Hamar, Dubai\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow can an idea, feeling, or story become an image?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIn this three-hour workshop, participants will explore the creative process behind illustration, from developing an initial idea to creating a final visual image. Through a combination of discussion, visual references, and hands-on exercises, participants will experiment with observation, imagination, visual storytelling, and different approaches to creating images.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe workshop is designed for teenagers and adults interested in illustration, drawing, visual storytelling, or simply exploring their own creative expression. No previous professional experience is required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBassent Dawoud \u003c\/strong\u003eis an Egyptian visual artist, illustrator, and art director specializing in children’s book illustration and visual storytelling. She has illustrated more than 45 books and has worked across a range of artistic techniques, collage, mixed media, printmaking, and digital illustration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBassent \u003c\/strong\u003ehas received several international awards including The International award for Arabic Children’s Literature in the Poetry category, Her work has also been shortlisted and exhibited internationally.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kutubna Cultural Center","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52701104603418,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0761\/5561\/7562\/files\/WhatsAppImage2026-08-12at13.28.55_1_eb859598-beec-4296-8124-7509e88a444a.jpg?v=1786785254","url":"https:\/\/www.kutubna.ae\/ar\/products\/from-idea-to-image-exploring-illustration-with-bassent-dawoud","provider":"Kutubna Cultural Center","version":"1.0","type":"link"}