This workshop introduces participants to the process of building a customized wooden stretched canvas from scratch. Participants will learn how to construct the frame, stretch the canvas, and apply gesso to create a finished surface ready for painting.

Learning Outcome:

• Measure, cut, and assemble wooden stretcher bars to construct a sturdy, properly squared frame in a chosen size.
• Apply basic joinery techniques to reinforce frame stability and durability.
• Prepare canvas cloth by cutting it to the correct size with adequate margin for stretching and folding.
• Demonstrate proper canvas stretching techniques, including the use of canvas pliers, to achieve even tension across the surface.
• Apply gesso or primer to prepare the finished canvas surface for painting.

Final Outcome:

Wooden stretched canvas, ready for painting.

Registration:

Sign up through the ‘Register here’ button. You will receive an email to confirm your attendance. *Limited seats available

Ahmad Sofi

Ahmad Sofi is a Jeddah-born craftsman passionate about keeping the tradition of handmade work alive. His background is a rare blend of technical and artistic training. He holds a degree in Civil Engineering and a Master of Fine Arts in Oil Painting from the Glasgow School of Art (2023), complemented by woodworking studies at the University of San Francisco in 2015. Ahmad brings deep knowledge of wood materials and techniques to every piece he creates — guided by the belief that great craft sits at the intersection of structure and beauty.