Jeddah: The month of Ramadan is a month that inspires some spiritually and religiously but also gives them renewed creative energy.
Arab News has compiled a list of art cafes and studios around the Kingdom that provide space and tools for aspiring artists and creatives to practice different art mediums.
Arty Cafe
Whether you love to paint, draw, sculpt or make pottery, the Arty Cafe has you covered. The cafe provides guests with tools, space and hot drinks to unleash their creativity.
When contemplation inspires creativity or you just want quality time with loved ones, cafes and venues offer art workshops and retreats for people of all ages. (provided)
The cafe is located on Ahmed Alatas Street in the Al-Zahra district of Jeddah.
Instagram: @arty.cafe
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 that looks like a fresh canvas waiting for colors, the cafe also offers paper cups for the challenged to draw and paint.
It is located in Chenomi, Assisi District, Jeddah, Prince Turki Bin Abdulaziz Al-Awwal Road in Riyadh and Chenomi Nakheel Mall in Jeddah Park in Dammam.
When contemplation inspires creativity or you just want quality time with loved ones, cafes and venues offer art workshops and retreats for people of all ages. (provided)
Instagram: @artcafe_ksa
Cafe Ceramic
Café Ceramic is the perfect place for kids to practice their creativity and engage with peers, while parents can sit back with a cup of coffee. The cafe also offers birthday party services.
It is located in Al-Makhan Mall in Al-Malqa District in Riyadh.
Instagram: @cafeceramiquesa
Bee art
This Artist Hub Cafe is a large umbrella for many things including a cafe, artists' creative space, meeting center and training hall. Beehive Art also offers workshops in painting, sculpture, mosaics and ceramics.
It is located in Al-Masiyaf area in Riyadh.
Instagram: @beehive_arts
Print coffee
At Axes Coffee, a specialty coffee is made for artists. With its modern-classic interior and eye-catching masterpieces displayed on the walls, the cafe serves as an inspiration.
When contemplation inspires creativity or you just want quality time with loved ones, cafes and venues offer art workshops and retreats for people of all ages. (provided)
It is located on Al-Qadisiya Street in Al-Yasmin District in Riyadh.
Instagram: @axes_coffee
Fun and Art Culture Cafe
As the name promises, the Fun and Art Culture Cafe offers visitors a good time 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 mesmerize the audience with their melodies.
It is located at Auto Moto Complex in Algober.
Instagram: @fun_and_art_culture_cafe
Art Studios:
Hey Jameel
For culture lovers, foodies, art and film buffs and enthusiasts at heart, Hey Jameel offers entertainment, art, film and food activities. With an art space, a theater, food stalls and more, Haye promises visitors a good time in an environment that fosters creativity.
When contemplation inspires creativity or you just want quality time with loved ones, cafes and venues offer art workshops and retreats for people of all ages. (provided)
It is located in the Al-Mohammadiyah district of Jeddah.
Instagram: @hayyjameel
Saudi Center for Fine Arts
The first fine art center to be established in the Kingdom, the center trains aspiring artists of all ages to master the style of painting they are passionate about.
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 offers any kind of crafts including glass carving, embroidery, marble, Dada art, manga, ceramics, portraiture, embroidery, resin, dotting sculpture and more. The center welcomes people of all ages to the art sessions offered.
It is located on Prince Naif Road in Al-Firtous District in Jeddah.
Instagram: @artedgecenter
Universal art
It 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
Portraiture, animation, painting on various surfaces, and jewelry workshops are all offered by this art studio for both adults and youth. The center has a gallery for artists to display their masterpieces to the audience.
It is located on Abdullah Al-Ankari Road in Al-Zahra District in Jeddah.
Instagram: @art_vision11
Center for Modern Art
New experiences await individuals and groups to try at the Modern Art Center. People can attend individual art sessions or book a creative party with friends and family. There are art sessions like perfume and candle making, painting on canvas, bags, cups or glasses and sculpting in clay.
It is located on Prince Saud Al-Faisal Street in Al-Rawdah District in Jeddah.
Instagram: @modernartcenter
Art Space Center
Every week, the art center hosts 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 5 to 13 years.
It is located on Alqama Ibn Al-Kafwa Street in Al-Zahra District in Jeddah.
Instagram: @artspacecenter
A touch of art
Specializing in ceramics and clay work, this studio helps people take their first step into the world of ceramics and become professional potters. The studio also hosts workshops for aspiring potters, along with painting sessions on canvas and ceramics.
It is located in Aliuzr Center in Al-Nahda District in Jeddah.
Instagram: @artistic.touch.jed
Cube art
Enjoy partying in a new style full of creativity at Cube Art. Be it painting, candle making, glass decorating, sculpting, pottery, farming or tie-dye, choose your favorite activity and have fun with your friends.
When contemplation inspires creativity or you just want quality time with loved ones, cafes and venues offer art workshops and retreats for people of all ages. (provided)
The art studio is located on Prince Mohammed Bin Abdulaziz Street in Al-Rawdah District in Jeddah.
Instagram: @cubeart.sa
Elements Studio
From cutting, kneading, shaping, sanding, painting and glazing the clay, the instructors at Elements Studio will make sure you follow the tips and tricks perfectly every step of the way. Other art mediums such as painting and candle making are available in the studio.
The studio is located on Prince Mohammed Bin Abdulaziz Street in Al-Khalidiya District in Jeddah.
Instagram: @elements.ceramic
Lift Studio & Space
A gallery, studio and an art space all in one, a hub for traditional artists, digital artists, fashion designers and modern sculptors of all media. With its white interior, this studio encourages artists to add lively colors to its space.
It is located in Al-Madr ash Shamali district in Riyadh.
Instagram: @lift.ksa