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Outreach Programs

We are pleased to bring the IMA experience to you through our range of engaging outreach programs for all ages. Audiences will develop a deeper understanding of Islam, as well an appreciation for the values and contributions of Muslims to society.

Bulk booking discounts
Book two activities and receive a 5% discount. Book three activities and receive a 10% discount. If more than one activity is booked, program fees are altered according to the number of staff required.

A full catalogue of outreach programs can be found here.

All prices are excluding GST.

A minimum of two weeks’ notice is required.

Outreach Programs

Ramadan Banner

$350 | 1 hour workshop
Ages 6 – 12 | Max. 25 pax

Make your own Ramadan Banner using a paper template and craft materials. Complete the piece with beads, sequins and textas.

Outreach Programs

Coffee Around the World

$400 | 2 hour workshop
Ages 16+ | Max. 30 pax

A coffee tasting session, journeying through to Lebanon, Turkiye and Vietnam. Presentation and tasting sheet will be provided.

Outreach Programs

Eid Banner

$350 | 1 hour workshop
Ages 6 – 12 | Max. 25 pax

Make your own Eid Banner using a paper template and craft materials, including beads, sequins and textas.

Tea Around the World

$400 | 2 hour workshop
Ages 16+ | Max. 30 pax

Demonstrating and tasting tea from Indonesia, Morocco and Turkiye. Presentation and tasting sheet will also be provided.

Outreach Programs

Arabian Nights Storytelling

$400 | 1 hour workshop
Ages 6 – 12 | Max. 25 pax

A storytelling adventure, reading the Arabian Nights. Participants then reflect on the reading with a paper lantern making activity.

Art for Wellbeing: Mandala Workshop

$350| 1 hour workshop
Ages 12+ | Max. 25 pax

Participants will draw their own mandala. Learn the basics of drawing mandalas, discover different types of mandalas, including those in Islamic art.

Outreach Programs

Miniature Painting: Arabian Design

$450 | 1.5 hour workshop
Ages 6 – 12 | Max. 20 pax

Be inspired by miniature painting of the 15th century and paint your own miniature Arabian design.

Terracotta Plate Painting

$500| 2 hour workshop
Ages 12+ | Max. 20 pax

Decorate a terracotta plate inspired by Iznik porcelain plates. Use paints to create floral or arabesque designs.

Build A Mosque

$350 | 1 hour workshop
Ages 6 – 12 | Max. 25 pax

Children will build their own unique paper model mosque. A guided activity, constructing and decorating their mosque using textas and craft materials.

Outreach Programs

Great Muslim Poets

$350| 1 hour workshop
Ages 12+ | Max. 30 pax

Discover some of the most influential Muslim poets like Rumi, Sanai and Attar, among others. Followed by participants creating their own poetry.

Magnificent Mosaics

$350 | 1 hour workshop
Ages 6 – 12 | Max. 25 pax

Children make their own mosaics using paper tiles. Templates inspired by Islamic design will be provided.

Embroidery Workshop: Arabesque

$500| 2 hour workshop
Ages 12+ | Max. 20 pax

Participants will transfer motifs onto a cotton bag .The design will be brought to life with hand embroidery. Presentation provided.

Tasselled Tasbih

$400 | 1 hour workshop
Ages 6 – 12 | Max. 25 pax

In this workshop, children will create their own 33-bead tasbih (prayer beads). Using traditional wooden beads, and their own hand made tassel.

Miniature Painting: 1001 Inventions

$600| 3 hour workshop
Ages 12+ | Max. 20 pax

Replicate a miniature painting of brilliant polymath, Al-Jazari. Painting his beautiful descriptions of the elephant clock or the musical band clock.

DIY Solar Lanterns

$500 | 1 hour workshop
Ages 8 – 12 | Max. 20 pax

Participants will be inspired by Egyptian fanous (lantern) when constructing and decorating their very own solar-powered lantern.

The Art of Islamic Tessellation

$600| 2 hour workshop
Ages 12+ | Max. 20 pax

Learn to form air-dry clay into tiles and imprint arabesque and geometric patterns. The tiles are then painted over in bright vivid designs.

Mini Persian Rugs

$450 | 1.5 hour workshop
Ages 8 – 12 | Max. 20 pax

Participants will weave a mini Persian rug, using a mini cardboard loom and yarn. A guided session that aims to spark their creativity.

Clay Beading Workshop

$600| 2 hour workshop
Ages 12+ | Max. 20 pax

Make beads from air-dry clay, inspired by Islamic prayer beads. Paint them once dried, and complete the piece with a hand made tassel.

Contact Us 

Interested in booking an outreach program? Contact us for more information or book in your program. Simply send through which activities you’re interested in and three proposed dates. 

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