A FABULOUS EVENT BY FAME CO - PASTRY LIVE AND BEYOND IV

Last Saturday on on 26th November, we attended FAME Co's live pastry demo, 'Pastry Live & Beyond IV, at the Dasman Ballroom in Radisson SAS hotel. The annual 'Haute Couture' demonstration event was organized by Sophie Parou, CEO of FAME - France and Middle East Company.

The art of making pastry, chocolate and baking is amazing, delectable, fulfilling and joyful affair. However there is quite a bit of science, intricate techniques and virtuosity behind the divine taste and impressive suave appearance of these pastries. The live demo was presented by three famous France accredited chefs. French Chef Benoit Visbecq specializing in restaurant desserts, petits flours, banqueting and entrements ;  French Chef Omar Addihaoui,  known for his artistic prowess  in wedding and designer cakes; UK and France accredited Kuwaiti Chef  Sadeeqa from the famed Dar Hamad Restaurant showcased French pastries and desserts with a middle eastern twist imbibing Kuwaiti flavors infusing subtle spices.

As a pastry enthusiast, I enjoyed the demo  as I watched the chefs passionately work with their adept hands creating these elegant and alluring pastries, desserts and chocolates as they explained the process of making them. 

The Dasman Hall was packed with an enthusiastic audience. The event was followed by a cocktail evening for the attendees. All the beautiful work by the three chefs were displayed outside the Dasman hall for viewing. 

The objective of the event was to introduce FAME Co products which feature food materials, varied items, ingredients, decorations, everything that is used for making pastry, baking and chocolates and much more. They provide home deliveries for orders placed. FAME Co. conducts pastry classes as well. You can click below to check out their website, facebook and instagram for their products and details

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SCULPTING WITH CLAY - A GREAT WORKSHOP BY KUWAIT ACADEMY OF ART

I enjoy working with sculpting clay and I've made small figurines on my own. It was my first time sculpting a life size portrait at the three hour workshop held by Kuwait Academy of Art, last Saturday. The participants had two choices - relief sculpture or portrait. My husband wanted to do relief sculpture. He made a lovely rabbit and a bird. I was so eager to do a portrait.  A bucket of sculpting clay was given to each of us portrait enthusiasts, and we got to work. We were asked to observe the size and shape of the face, head, forehead, nose, eyes, ears, lips and chin and shown on a diagram and how they should be positioned while sculpting. We were shown the intricacies on how to sculpt with our hands as well few sculpting tools, giving importance to the basic anatomy proportions. The whole three hours was an absolutely enriching experience. The joy of being able to create something beautiful from clay is engrossingly vibrant.

The sculpture workshop was conducted by Fajer Behbehani, who graduated with Masters in Fine Arts from University of the Arts London. 

If you are interested in sculpture, drawing and painting courses or workshops, you can contact Fajer at Kuwait Academy of Art. Visit their Instagram for updates. The links are given below. There are some great pictures on their instagram page of her work.

Contact : 66020283

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Instagram : @kuwaitacademyofart

Website : www.kuwaitacademyofart.com

Email : kuwaitacademyofart@gmail.com

My husband's relief sculpture work in progress

My work on portrait sculpture in progress

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My portrait sculpture after completing

SIX SENSES SPA - NOVEMBER PROMOTIONS

Six Senses Spa, Symphony Hotel, Salmiah, Tel : 2577OO777

THINK WORK LIVE POSITIVE CONFERENCE & WORKSHOPS

Al Nowair announces the Think Work Live Positive Conference & Workshops. The event which will be held at GUST on the 27th and 28th April 2014 will be the first of its kind in the GCC speaking about the effects & benefits of positivity in our thoughts, work and life. The conference & workshops will be conducted by world leading experts in the field of positive psychology such as Dr. Jack Canfield, Dr. Adam Fraser and Prof. Todd Kashdan. The event will also feature the popular band Miami and other influential positive personalities from Kuwait. Early bird passes are now open... 

For further information and booking of tickets visit : www.twlconference.com or 

call Al Nowair :  9800 2077 

Event venue : Gulf University of Science and Technology, Mishrif

When :  Sunday 27 April and Monday 28 April, 2014

Time : 8 am onwards

ONE DAY WORKSHOP BY ARIELLE FORD BEST SELLING AUTHOR OF THE SOULMATE SECRET AND WABI SABI LOVE

Best selling author of The Soulmate Secret and Wabi Sabi Love, Arielle Ford, will be presenting a one day workshop in Kuwait on Sunday, April 26th.

To know more about the workshop and what it will cover, visit Dawrat website

Venue : Dasman Ballroom, Radisson Blu Hotel, Bida
When : Sunday 26 April 2014
Time : 9 am to 5 pm ; There will be two coffee breaks. Lunch will be provided for attendees
Fee : 150 KD per person. 120 KD each for couples. Discounts for groups
Tel : 55283501

For registration and details visit : Dawrat or call 55283501

Books by Arielle Ford

SADU HOUSE WEAVING PROGRAM

Where : Sadu House, Gulf Road, near Kuwait National Museum
Time : 9am to 12pm
When : Held monthly. Next course May 2014
Duration : One month, twice a week - 8 classes
Fee : 65 KD
Tel : 22432395

EL FREEJ BAZAAR AT SADU HOUSE

Lectures, cookery, life and business coaching, health and nutrition, baking, child education, sports and fitness, literature, media, exhibits, art gallery, photography, arts, crafts and local designed products. The bazaar is organized by El-Freej at Sadu House

Venue : Sadu House, Gulf Road, near National Museum

When : Friday 11th April - 4 pm to 10 pm and Saturday 12th April, 2014 - 10 am to 10 pm

Sadu House phone : 22432395

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WORKSHOP SKETCH

Workshop Sketch by Waleed Shaalan

Dates: Sunday April 13th to Thursday April 17th, 2014

Duration: 5 days (excluding Fridays and Saturdays)

Maximum number of participants: 15

Time: 5pm to 7m (2 Hours)

Venue: YourAOK Hub, Sharq, Mubarak Al Kabeer Street, Block 6, Tower 51, Floor 15

Phone : 94477391

Email : info@youraok.net 

Who can attend : Architects, Interior architects, designers, artists and most importantly, people who love to draw.

Instructor: Waleed Shaalan

For further details, fees and registration : Visit http://blog.youraok.net/workshop-sketch/

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TWO DAYS WITH EL SEED WORKSHOP : ENJOY A TWO DAY CALLIGRAFFITI WORKSHOP

Engage with eL Seed in creating a Calligraffiti landmark in Kuwait.

Date: Tuesday April 1 and Wednesday April 2, 2014

Time : 9 am to 6 pm

Location: Bayt Lothan

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Creating one of his signature large-scale murals, eL Seed offers a blank canvas for the members to take part in his exciting artistic process. Investing the youth in artistic ventures not only encourages talent and curiosity, but breeds ambidextrous minds and well-rounded individuals. Combining the long-practiced and highly-treasured art of calligraphy and graffiti, eL Seed will guide the process of creation and instruct the participants in technique and composition. Participants will learn how to fill, spray, blend, and paint on a larger-than-life scale. Upon completion, the mural will be an imposing impossible-to-miss art piece; honoring the pride of those who participated and those who see their people’s culture reflected in the strokes of paint.

Youth Kuwait, is sponsoring the workshop, so registration is free.  If you have already paid you will be refunded. A small deposit will charged upon registration to guarantee your seat so register now if you are interested. 

For registering, visit http://www.nuqat.me/en/event/twodayselseed

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Email : info@nuqat.me or info@nuqatfoundation.com