Check out the events I'm doing and producing!
Come come and join us for a Raqs Sharki Workshop! This 90 minute session, led by dance artist Yasmeen, will take us through the 101 of raqs sharqi.
Join BIYA BIYA for a Block Printing Workshop! This 3-hour session will walk you through the basics of linoleum block printing – including designing, carving, and printing original prints. All skill levels are welcome and all materials will be provided for use in session!
Join BIYA BIYA for our second Maqam Workshop! In this interactive session, musicians will learn the language and basics of maqam. Taught by musicians Karl El Sokhn (aka Reckless Darling) and C Mikhail, you’ll learn and jam in a low-stakes environment.
It can be tough to carve the space to focus on one's own creative work. Join Arts + Public Life, Chicago Critic’s Table, and Yasmin Zacaria Mikhaiel for Getting Your Creative Life in Order, a salon conversation that tackles strategies for organizing and prioritizing your practice.
Ripped your favorite top? Thick thighs wearing out your jeans? Bring your clothes that need a little love to learn how to mend them together! Extending the life of our clothes keeps them out of the 92 million tons of annual textile waste produced globally.
Join BIYA BIYA for an interactive Tatreez Workshop with Lulu Jamal! This open session is great for beginners and beyond as we gather together in a low-stakes, hands-on learning environment. Bring a current project or use our pre-made kits with a suggested pattern.
Join BIYA BIYA for a Dabke and Kathak dance workshop! What could the traditional Arabic dance DABKE and South Asian dance KATHAK have in common? Both dabke and kathak emphasize specificity in footwork!
Join BIYA BIYA for our inaugural Maqam Workshop! In this interactive session, musicians will learn the language and basics of maqam. Taught by musicians Karl El Sokhn (aka Reckless Darling) and C Mikhail, you’ll learn and jam in a low-stakes environment.
As dramaturgically-minded artists, we’re often called upon to document the work and processes of others – but what about our own? This workshop will explore the art of documenting your own practice — whether for personal reflection, portfolio building, grant applications, or social media engagement. Participants will learn practical techniques for writing about their work, capturing high-quality images, organizing their archives, and leveraging documentation for professional opportunities.
Ready to keep your work visible? This workshop is for YOU, led by DDP’s very own Yasmin Zacaria Mikhaiel. Join us for a session exploring the art of documenting your own practice, preparing a portfolio, and “marketing” your arts work. There are a limited number of spots for this virtual session.
