Residencies

A six-month immersive residency for designers and craftspeople based in Qatar. Through collaboration, research and experimentation, participants will explore the concept of reimagining the oasis and create forward-looking designs that honor the past while shaping the future.

During this 9-week design residency, by Liwan and Campus MaNa, participants will be trained in crafts, design, and architecture techniques by leading design experts in the picturesque region of Burgundy, France.

A months long program hosted by Liwan in partnership with FROMM providing an immersive design experience for three selected Liwan members.

Hosted in collaboration with Liwan and Years of Culture, the residency continues to promote cultural exchange and creative dialogue between Qatar and Indonesia. The summer programme will see Kika working with local artists and craftspeople to develop a series of collaborative ceramic works inspired by the craft legacies of both Qatar and Indonesia.

Exploring Sadu and Ceramics in Qatari Heritage Residency 2025