Experiences, Workshops & Installations at Ecohub
Creative Dialogues, EcoHub, and ALBA come together for a day of hands-on making, artistic exploration, and creative exchange. From workshops and exhibitions to music, food, and a walk through Hamra’s murals, the programme brings people together around the idea of making more from what already exists.
Workshops | 10:00 AM–3:30 PM
Teens 15+
The Everlasting Pumpkin
Knitted & Fabric Pumpkins
Turn leftover yarn and fabric into playful, tactile pumpkins through knitting, crochet, wrapping, and stuffing.
10:00 AM–3:30 PM
The Long Life of Cloth
Mend & Remake
Give old clothing and fabric a second life through cutting, stitching, weaving, and creative combinations.
10:00 AM–3:30 PM
New Skin on Glass
Painting on Upcycled Glassware
Transform everyday glassware with colour, pattern, and your own creative touch.
11:00 AM–1:00 PM
Lebanese Tile Design
Kinusaiga
Create colourful textile compositions by turning fabric scraps into patterns, textures, and new surfaces.
1:00–4:00 PM
Adults
Making New Material
Plastic Fusing
Experiment with discarded plastic and controlled heat to create something entirely new.
1:30–3:00 PM
Kids 6+
Small Surfaces, Big Stories
Wood Coaster Painting
Turn upcycled wood into colorful, functional pieces through painting and creative design.
10:00–11:30 AM
From Paper to Form
Paper Mâché Creations
Build, shape, and paint small sculptures using discarded paper and cardboard.
10:00–11:30 AM
Experiences
Morning at EcoHub
Food, music & creative exchange
Start the day with good food, music, and an open gathering for the community.
10:10–11:00 AM
Student Exhibition
ALBA Students | Recycled Materials
Discover student work and installations exploring recycled materials through experimentation and design.
10:30 AM–5:00 PM
On view 9–11 October
ALBA Exhibition
Biodegradable Materials
Explore material experiments by ALBA students and new possibilities for sustainable design.
11:30 AM–5:00 PM
Location: Ahla Fawda Studio
Exhibition Talks
Behind the work
Hear directly from students about their ideas, experiments, and creative processes.
11:30 AM–5:00 PM
Location: Ecohub
Walk Through Hamra Murals | 4:00–5:00 PM
Art, stories & the city
A guided walk through Hamra’s murals, exploring identity, memory, connection, belonging, and the stories embedded in the city.