JEDDAH: Ramadan is the month when some people are not only spiritually and religiously invigorated, but also find renewed creative energy.
Arab News prepared a list of art cafes and studios around the Kingdom that offer the space and tools to aspiring artists and creative minds to practice different art media.
Arty Cafe
Whether you want to paint, draw, sculpt, or do pottery, Arty Cafe has got you covered. The cafe provides guests with the tools, space, and hot beverages to unleash their creativity.
When contemplation has inspired creativity or you want a good time with loved ones, cafes and spaces offer artistic workshops and retreats for various ages. (Supplied)
The cafe is located at Ahmed Alattas Street, Al-Zahra district in Jeddah.
Instagram: @arty.cafe
The Art Cafe
Enjoy your cup of coffee surrounded by art pieces while making your own at this cafe. With its black and white modern interior which looks like a new canvas waiting for colors, the cafe also offers paper cups for those who love a challenge for drawing and painting.
It is located at Jeddah Park by Cenomi, Aziziyah district, in Jeddah, Prince Turki bin Abdulaziz Al-Awwal Road in Riyadh, and at Cenomi Nakheel Mall in Dammam.
When contemplation has inspired creativity or you want a good time with loved ones, cafes and spaces offer artistic workshops and retreats for various ages. (Supplied)
Instagram: @artcafe_ksa
Cafe Ceramique
Cafe Ceramique is the perfect place for children to practice their creativity and engage with peers while parents can sit back with a cup of a coffee. The cafe also offers birthday party services.
It is located at Al-Makan Mall, Al-Malqa district in Riyadh.
Instagram: @cafeceramiquesa
Beehive Art
This artist hub cafe is one big umbrella for many things including a cafe, artists’ creative space, meeting center, and training hall. Beehive Art also provides workshops for painting, sculpting, mosaic, and pottery.
It is located in Al-Masiaf neighborhood in Riyadh.
Instagram: @beehive_arts
Axes Coffee
A special coffee is made for artists at Axes Coffee. With its modern-classic interior and eye-catching masterpieces displayed on the walls, the cafe serves as an inspiration itself.
When contemplation has inspired creativity or you want a good time with loved ones, cafes and spaces offer artistic workshops and retreats for various ages. (Supplied)
It is located at Al-Qadisiyah Street in Al-Yasmin district in Riyadh.
Instagram: @axes_coffee
Fun & Art Culture Cafe
As the name promises, Fun & Art Culture Cafe gives visitors the chance have a good time whether alone or with friends and family. It offers a wide variety of games, like darts, pool, video games, and board games. It also includes a corner for fine arts that allows creative minds to color the world and a small stage for musicians to enchant visitors with their melodies.
It is located in Auto Moto Complex in Alkhobar.
Instagram: @fun_and_art_culture_cafe
Art Studios:
Hayy Jameel
For culture lovers, foodies, art and film enthusiasts, and the curious at heart, Hayy Jameel offers entertaining artistic, film, and food activities. Equipped with an art space, a cinema hall, food stalls, and more, Hayy promises visitors a good time in the creativity-boosting neighborhood.
When contemplation has inspired creativity or you want a good time with loved ones, cafes and spaces offer artistic workshops and retreats for various ages. (Supplied)
It is located on Arwa bint Abdulmuttalib Street, Al-Mohammadiyah district, Jeddah.
Instagram: @hayyjameel
Saudi Center for Fine Arts
The first fine arts center founded in the Kingdom, this center trains aspiring artists of all ages to master the painting style they are interested in.
It is located on Rahmat Al-Islam Street in Al-Andalus district in Jeddah.
Instagram: @saudiartscenter
Art Edge Center
Art Edge Center is a multi-media art center that provides any type of craft that comes to mind, including carving on glass, crocheting, marbling, dada art, manga, pottery, portrait, embroidery, resin, dotting sculpting, and more. The center welcomes people of all ages to the art sessions provided.
It is located on Prince Naif Road, Al-Firdous district in Jeddah.
Instagram: @artedgecenter
Global Art
This is a school where children can establish themselves as young artists and sharpen their skills. The school is part of a chain of international art centers for children to practice their creativity.
It is located in Al-Mohammadiyah District in Jeddah.
Instagram: @globalart_moh
Art Vision
Portraits, animation, painting on various surfaces, and jewelry workshops are all provided by this art studio for adults and youngsters. The center includes a gallery for artists to display their masterpieces to visitors.
It is located on Abdullah Al-Anqari Road, Al-Zahra district in Jeddah.
Instagram: @art_vision11
Modern Art Center
New experiences are waiting for individuals and groups to try at Modern Art Center. People can attend art sessions individually or make a reservation for a creative party with friends and family. The art sessions available are perfume and candle making, painting on canvas, bags, cups, or mirrors, and carving on clay.
It is located on Prince Saud Al-Faisal Street, Al-Rawdah district in Jeddah.
Instagram: @modernartcenter
Art Space Center
Every week, this art center offers a new painting workshop for enthusiasts, and each workshop introduces participants to a new art school and style. The center also offers workshops for children aged from 5 to 13.
It is located on Alqamah Ibn Al-Ghafwa Street, Al-Zahra district in Jeddah.
Instagram: @artspacecenter
Artistic Touch
Specializing in pottery and clay works, this studio helps people take the first step into the world of pottery and become professional potters. The studio also conducts workshops for aspiring potters, along with painting sessions on canvas and ceramics.
It is located in Alyusr Center in Al-Nahda district in Jeddah.
Instagram: @artistic.touch.jed
Cube Art
Enjoy a party in a new style filled with creativity at Cube Art. Choose the activity of your liking, whether it is painting, candle making, decorating mirrors, sculpting, pottery, farming, or tie-dye, and have a great time with your friends.
When contemplation has inspired creativity or you want a good time with loved ones, cafes and spaces offer artistic workshops and retreats for various ages. (Supplied)
The art studio is located on Prince Mohammed Bin Abdulaziz Street, Al-Rawdah district in Jeddah.
Instagram: @cubeart.sa
Elements Studio
From cutting, kneading, shaping, sanding, coloring, and glazing the clay, Elements Studio’s instructors will make sure you thoroughly follow the tips and tricks to each step. There are other art media available at the studio, such as painting and candle making.
The studio is located on Prince Mohammed Bin Abdulaziz Street, Al-Khalidiya district in Jeddah.
Instagram: @elements.ceramic
Lift Studio & Space
A gallery, studio, and an art space all in one place serving as a hub for traditional artists of all media, digital artists, fashion designers, and modern sculptors. With its white interior, this studio encourages artists to add lively colors to its space.
It is located in Al-Mathar Ash Shamali district in Riyadh.
Instagram: @lift.ksa
