Makers Matters

Programme Overview

An annual end-of-year programme celebrating craft as a living language of materials, techniques and traditions passed down through generations. The three-day event brings together, from across Saudi Arabia, creatives, institutions, artisans, designers, architects, researchers, makers and the wider community through showcases, conversations, creative exploration and hands-on workshops.

Makers Matters Showcase

An exhibition featuring handcrafted works, experimental prototypes and projects by local and international makers who are exploring traditional crafts, material innovation and digital fabrication techniques across ceramics, wood textiles, photography, 3D printing and audio-visual.

Participants: Akrm Abdulsalam Mandili, Ayah Abdulrazzaq, Bashaer Hawsawi, Dalal Bagabas, Dareen Murshid, Deemah Hassoubah, Donna Kandil, FUSED, Gadeer Hameed, Ghiyath Jamous, Riwaq Dahr, Hanan Rawas, Hassan Al-Zahrani, Marwa Turkistani, Rana Alamodi, Rua’a Alsayed, Samah Khashoggi, Sharifa Hamed, Suleman Yakub.

Location: Fenna, Ground Floor
Free; open to all

Makers Market

A marketplace showcasing and selling handcrafted products by local makers and brands.Location: Fenna, Ground Floor
Free entrance; open to all

Workshops

Hands-on sessions where visitors learn through making. Registration will open soon.

Location: Hayy Makers, First Floor
Fee: 75 SAR
Free for Hayy Makers Members

Makers Talks and Panels

Location: Jameel Library, First Floor and Project Space, First Floor
Free; Registration will open soon.

Mini Makers

Location: Hayy Explorers, First Floor
Ages: 6 – 15
Free; Registration will open soon.

Performances

Location: Project Space, First Floor
Free; Registration will open soon.

Screenings

Location: Hayy Cinema 2, Ground Floor
Free; Registration will open soon.

The programme will be photographed and filmed for the use of documentation for promotional, educational, and archival purposes by Hayy Jameel.