A little about the workshop going on....

This second week of my stay in Kuwait is devoted to design. Through a truly collaborative workshop with a wonderful group of women devoted to Al Sadu House, we are exploring new designs in sadu. We all decided that we will not post/instagram/facebook/tweet anything specific on what we are doing for these designs - so it is a secret until they are launched!

It has been wonderful to work within this group and I am happy that every design that comes out is from their collective energy, thought, and talent.


This was the first for me in many ways - this was the first workshop I ever led that was bilingual, both English and Arabic. The amazing Sarah Alfarhan (http://sarahalfarhan.com/) did an incredible job translating everything from complex design ideas, one on one conversations, and basically anything said from English into Arabic. I am forever grateful!
This workshop was the first held in such an amazing and inspiring place, the courtyard area of Beit Al Sadu (Sadu House) that was built in 1936. The architecture, detailing of each room, and the history of the place was such a unique experience to be in day after day.
This was also the first workshop that became a complete collective effort to accomplish several important goals. It was truly amazing to see how each person in the workshop jumped in full of energy and readiness.


After only 5, 3 hour workshop days (only 15 hours) we have a huge array of new designs that will be translated into new products for Al Sadu. Stay tuned for these!

Until then, here are some pics from the workshop! Hope you enjoy!