Saturday Fine Art Masterclass with Abu K Muhammed
Perfect for complete beginners as well as experienced artists. Learn at your own pace with personalised guidance from a Fine Arts graduate with over 35 years' experience — Saturdays at our studio in Al Safa 1, Jumeirah. From AED 250.
Learn at your own pace, whatever your level
The Saturday Fine Art Masterclass is built around you rather than a fixed group syllabus. Complete beginners are genuinely welcome — and so are experienced artists who want to sharpen a specific technique. You tell us what you would like to work on, and Abu K Muhammed guides you through it personally.
What you can learn
- Drawing and sketching
- Portrait study
- Watercolour
- Acrylic painting
- Oil painting
- Mixed media
- Texture art
- Composition — and much more
Your tutor — Abu K Muhammed
A native of Kerala, India, Abu K Muhammed is a Fine Arts graduate with over 35 years' experience as an artist in the United Arab Emirates, with a creative journey rooted in heritage, culture and visual storytelling.
He is an artist at the prestigious Sharjah Institute for Heritage and a member of the Guild Art Community, and has taken part in Sharjah Heritage Days, Emirates Fine Arts Society exhibitions, Sharjah Art Museum programmes and the ADNOC Al Dhannah Sustainability Forum. His own practice spans acrylic, oil, watercolour, coffee painting, collage, rust brown technique and Kerala traditional art — which is exactly the range he can open up for you.
Meet the rest of the studio on our team page.
Saturday time slots
Each masterclass runs for two hours. Choose the slot that suits you:
- 9:00 – 11:00
- 10:00 – 12:00
- 11:00 – 13:00
Places are booked in advance — message us to reserve your slot.
Masterclass fees
Every fee is published in full — no hidden costs and no "enquire for price" (prices in AED).
| Option | Without materials | With materials |
|---|---|---|
| Single class (2 hours) | AED 250 | AED 300 |
| 10-class package | AED 2,000 | AED 2,500 |
Bring your own materials if you prefer, or let us provide everything — the choice is yours. See every programme's fees on our art class prices page.
Masterclass or regular adult class?
These are two separate offerings, and plenty of our students do both. Here is the difference at a glance:
| Saturday Fine Art Masterclass | Adult art classes | |
|---|---|---|
| Led by | Abu K Muhammed | Our studio facilitators |
| When | Saturdays, 3 slots | Through the week |
| Session length | 2 hours | 1.5 hours |
| Booked | Separately, for a specific slot | Around your schedule |
Looking for our everyday, personalised sessions instead? See adult art classes in Dubai.
Where we are — Al Safa 1, Jumeirah
International Studio of Art & Galleries (ISOAG)
Al Safa 1, 16th Street, Jumeirah, near Safa Park, Dubai, UAE
Email: info@isoag.ae · Phone/WhatsApp: +971 58 551 4836
Easy to reach from across Al Safa, Jumeirah, Al Wasl, Downtown and Business Bay, with parking nearby.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Saturday Fine Art Masterclass?
It is a weekend fine art masterclass at ISOAG led by Abu K Muhammed, held on Saturdays in a choice of three 2-hour slots. It suits complete beginners as well as experienced artists, because you learn at your own pace with personalised guidance rather than following a fixed group syllabus.
How much does the masterclass cost?
A single class is AED 250 without materials or AED 300 with materials. A 10-class package is AED 2,000 without materials or AED 2,500 with materials.
What time is the masterclass?
It runs on Saturdays and you choose one of three 2-hour slots: 9:00–11:00, 10:00–12:00 or 11:00–13:00.
Do I need experience to join?
No. The masterclass is designed for complete beginners as well as experienced artists — guidance is personalised, so you are taught from wherever you are.
What will I learn?
Drawing and sketching, portrait study, watercolour, acrylic painting, oil painting, mixed media, texture art, composition and more. Tell us what you would like to focus on and Abu will guide you.
Who is Abu K Muhammed?
A native of Kerala, India, Abu is a Fine Arts graduate with over 35 years' experience as an artist in the UAE. He is an artist at the prestigious Sharjah Institute for Heritage and a member of the Guild Art Community, and has taken part in Sharjah Heritage Days, Emirates Fine Arts Society exhibitions and Sharjah Art Museum programmes. His practice spans acrylic, oil, watercolour, coffee painting, collage, rust brown technique and Kerala traditional art.
How is this different from your regular adult art classes?
They are two separate offerings. The Saturday Fine Art Masterclass is a 2-hour weekend session led specifically by Abu K Muhammed. Our regular adult art classes run through the week in 1.5-hour sessions with our studio facilitators. Many students do both — see our adult art classes page for those.
Where is the masterclass held?
At the ISOAG studio in Al Safa 1, 16th Street, Jumeirah, near Safa Park, Dubai — easy to reach from Al Safa, Jumeirah, Al Wasl, Downtown and Business Bay, with parking nearby.