Creative Resources
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For all your artistic needs
We are dedicated to helping the next generation of artistic talent flourish. For this reason, we have compiled a list of resources for budding creatives, located across Doha.
They provide everything you need to develop your hobby into a fully-fledged passion, and perhaps one day a career.
From art and craft shops, bookstores and picture framers, to digital printers, workshops, community spaces, and classes on various skills, you will find everything you need here. Read on and be inspired to create.
| Resource | Location | Opening Hours | Tags |
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Al Koot Fort MuseumAn 1880 built police station and jail that now houses handicrafts, historical ornaments, photos of daily life, and much more. |
Al Koot Fort
Qatar
See map: Google Maps |
Sunday to Saturday, mornings and evenings, except Friday only evenings | |
Al Markhiya GallerySituated in a traditional Qatari house, the permanent collection contains art from across the Arab world, including textiles, paintings, photography, glasswork and sculptures. View website |
Al Markhiya Gallery
Souq Waqif
Doha
Qatar
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Sat-Thu 10am-noon and 4pm-10pm, Fri 4pm-10pm- Tel: 4442 3099 | |
Al Mushiri Co. - Bernina DealershipThe local dealer for Bernina sewing machines, with supplies that cater for all sewing needs. |
Al Mushiri Co. - Bernina Dealership
Qatar
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Sun-Thurs: 7:30am-1:30pm, 5:00pm-8:30pm - Tel: 4443599 | |
Al Rawnaa StationeryEspecially good for children’s materials, this shop has a range of affordable art tools, from pens and pencils to canvases and craft tools. |
Al Rawnaa Stationery
Qatar
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Sat-Thu 8am-12.45pm, 4pm-11pm; Fri 4pm-11pm Tel: 4488 1878 | |
Alwan StationerySells everything from spray painting materials, stencils and canvases to origami and jewelry-making kits. It also has a vast range of paints. View website |
Alwan
Qatar
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Sat-Thurs: 10am-10pm, Fri: 2-10pm - Tel: 4411 5286 | |
Anima GalleryA contemporary space that promotes and celebrates international, local and regional artists. It has a lounge and café, where creatives can relax and interact. View website |
30 La Croisette, Porto Arabia
The Pearl
Doha
Qatar
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Sat-Thurs: 10am-10pm, Fri: 2-10pm | |
AnkabootAn online community where artists, designers and makers can share their work, invite comment and stimulate debate. You can also source grants to fund exhibitions and connect to available spaces at home and abroad. View website |
Qatar
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Arab Postal Stamps MuseumA small stamp centre nestled in the streets of Katara. It holds a collection of stamps that covers 22 Arab countries as well as historic equipment. It also has a small library. View website |
Building 22
Katara Cultural Village
Doha
Qatar
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Sun-Thurs: 7am – 1.30pm, Fri: 4pm – 9pm - Tel: 4409 1077 | |
Art ElementsA well-stocked art supplier with a diverse range of products for drawing and painting on different surfaces, decoupage, marbling and clay work. View website |
The Gate Mall
Qatar
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Mon-Sun: 10am - 10pm, Friday 3pm -10pm - Tel 4407 7174 | |
Art Gallery QatarAs well as transforming photos into paintings in oil, charcoal, pencil, water-colour, they offer framing services and have over 100 frames to choose from. |
Qatar
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Mon-Sun: 10:00am-10.00pm, 4pm to 10pm - Tel 4464 0597 |
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