April term at Dubai International Art Centre

The upcoming classes will be available in the mornings and evenings and registrations can be done anytime during April.

However, in order to have guaranteed space, students are advised to register before 20th April.

Ayesha Chen McKeever, Chairwoman, DIAC, said, "Dubai International Art Centre is a comprehensive nonprofit arts school where classes are given in a numerous fields including drawing and painting, pottery, photography, fashion, interior design, soft pastels and many others. From its inception it has been one of the emirate's most respected institutions having served the arts community in Dubai since 1976 providing space to learn, practice and display a wide repertoire of arts."

DIAC also has a beautiful art gallery called Gallery 76 with changing exhibits that include national and international traveling shows as well as works by local artists. Visitors are welcome to peruse shows at the gallery, enjoy the lawns and participate in the various 1- and 2-day workshops that take place all year round.

Few centres are associated with art as the DIAC. The emphasis is on small-group teaching and the centre prides itself on its friendly atmosphere and excellence.

Ayesha stressed, "Art immerses the students in learning. From the very beginning our space has been open to all artists, students and public. Learning is a very sociable affair at DIAC that people with a creative bent truly enjoy with a group of like-minded persons. Our studios are unlike any classroom where one can feed one's artistic spirit while expressing one's creativity."