{"product_id":"handmayk-young-creators-academy-summer-tufting-arts-program","title":"Handmayk Young Creators Academy - Summer Tufting Arts Program","description":"\u003ch4\u003eMore than a summer programme, the Handmayk Young Creators Academy is designed to identify and nurture emerging young artists. Exceptional participants may be invited to continue developing their work beyond the academy and create new artworks for potential exhibition at World Art Dubai 2026 through Handmayk's Young Creators Program, with participation sponsored by Handmayk.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA creative and educational summer programme designed for young makers, future artists, and creative thinkers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Handmayk Young Creators Academy is not a babysitting service or recreational camp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a structured learning experience where participants develop artistic skills, explore textile arts, and create a portfolio of finished work under the guidance of professional artists and instructors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis edition of the academy focuses primarily on the art of tufting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eParticipants will learn the complete process of creating a professional hand-tufted artwork, from concept and colour selection to yarn preparation, tufting, finishing, and presentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStudents will learn how ideas are transformed into finished artworks while developing patience, craftsmanship, problem-solving skills, creativity, and confidence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Students will Learn\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDay 1\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDate: Monday, 6th July\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTime: 10am to 2pm\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIntroduction to Textile Arts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderstanding textile art and contemporary fibre art\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntroduction to tools, materials, and techniques\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePunch Needle \u0026amp; Crochet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderstanding texture and pile\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreating small punch needle and crochet samples\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDay 2\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDate: Wednesday, 8th July\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTime: 10am to 2pm\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour Theory \u0026amp; Design Principles\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColour harmony\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComposition and visual balance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeveloping artistic ideas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYarn Dyeing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntroduction to colour mixing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDyeing yarn for use in future projects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDay 3\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDate: Friday, 10th July\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTime: 10am to 2pm\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIntroduction to Tufting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderstanding tufting equipment and safety\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTypes of tufting machines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderstanding yarns and materials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTufting: Sketching \u0026amp; Setup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeveloping a design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransferring artwork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePreparing the tufting frame\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDay 4\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDate: Monday, 13th July\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTime: 10am to 2pm\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePortfolio Development\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDocumenting artwork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArtist statements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilding a creative portfolio\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTufting Session\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeginning the tufting process\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearning pile control and line work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDay 5\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDate: Wednesday, 15th July\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTime: 10am to 2pm\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTufting \u0026amp; Backing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompleting the tufting process\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdhesives and backing materials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinishing techniques\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDay 6\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDate: Friday, 17th July\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTime: 10am to 2pm\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePresentation of Artworks\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiscussing and presenting completed projects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearning how artists communicate their work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinishing Your Tufting Project\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrimming and refinement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinal presentation and photography\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll materials and tools during the programme\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGuided instruction by Handmayk artists and instructors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse of workshop equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCertificate of Participation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEligibility for consideration in future Handmayk Young Creators opportunities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProgram Schedule\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDuration:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 Weeks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDays: \u003c\/strong\u003eMonday, Wednesday, Friday\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTime: \u003c\/strong\u003e10am to 2pm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/handmayk.com\/pages\/outlet\" title=\"Outlet \u0026amp; 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