When Art Meets History: A Round Up Of Creative Activities Across Egypt’s Heliopolis

By Mariam Sarhan On Sep 28, 2023

Heliopolis is home to the best Sporting clubs, restaurants and architecture, there is so much more to explore in the historic city of Heliopolis. Whether you would like to take yourself on a relaxing outing or a new way to socialize with friends, Heliopolis has you covered.

Pottery Wheel

Try your hands at pottery-making workshops; the session includes an instructor who will assist you with molding your very own crafty creation that you can take home. It is available every Friday and Saturday only from 3:00 pm to 9:00 pm located in Merryland Park in Heliopolis.

Painting

Bring your creative world to life with painting workshops. In this therapeutic workshop you’ll be given the art tools like acrylic paints, brushes and canvas to get your Picasso on.

Address: 12 Nehro, Heliopolis

From 12pm to 11pm

Planting

Love nature and plants? Try out this fun activity by planting seeds and watch your garden grow. It’s a fun and engaging way to get children to understand how plants grow.

Address: 12 Nehro, Heliopolis

From 12pm to 11pm

String Art

This unique workshop will be sure to expand your creativity and designs are unlimited. The art is first created by hammering in screws to a piece of flat wood with your chosen design and then wrapping around the strings with your chosen colors.

Address: 12 Nehro, Heliopolis

From 12pm to 11pm

Accessories

This fun activity is limitless you can make your own personalized jewelry like bracelets, necklaces and even keychains

Available everyday from 4pm to 11pm
Address: 12 Nehro, El-Montaza, Heliopolis.

Asdaf Art Gallery

Take a stroll taking in masterpieces. This Gallery is a laid-back hangout for all art enthusiasts; we provide a variety of artistic activities like drawing classes, painting contests, and the purchase of original works of art.

Open everyday from 9am to 9pm
Address: 32 Nazih Khalifa – Heliopolis

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