December 2017 www.womanthismonth.com news 10 December in Focus What’s on our radar this month? Well…loads! Check out artist Giuse Maggi’s latest collection of sustainable art including functional objects and wall hangings inspired by the rich heritage of the Arab tradition and the colours of the Bahraini landscape. Born and raised in Italy, Giuse is a multidisciplinary artist who loves to explore materials and their potentiality with antique and new technddiques. She had been working with glass for two decades, until a few years ago, when she discovered the world of recycling and sustainable art; since then she has been combining plastic, metals and fibres with glass, and experimenting with weaving and basketry techniques. Head down to Words Bookstore Café on December 6, from 6pm-9pm and on December 7, from 10am-6pm. Bargain Hunt! Not much beats a bargain and when it’s for a great cause, it’s even better. Shop till you drop at the Dilmun Club on December 2 with the Dogfather’s second hand shop’s boutique sale. There’s everything from designer clothes to Christmas Items, bric-a-brac, baked goods and more. Entry fee is only 500 fils, and the charity sale is on from 11am-2pm. All proceeds go towards the welfare of Tony the Dogfather’s furry friends. So, get out there are spend your dosh for a good cause. Festive Season Specials Celebrate the spirit of giving throughout December with a sweet note! Check out Sofitel Bahrain Zallaq Thalassa Sea & Spa’s gingerbread house for a delicious variety of freshly baked Christmas cookies, cakes, and sweets. Enjoy festive fare in the comfort of your home and order an exquisite turkey with a variety of condiments, available from Macaron this entire month. Three days' advanced booking is required for large orders. Bahraini Women's Day is celebrated throughout the island on December 1 to commemorate the achievements and creative contribution made by women to the development and progress of the Kingdom. It highlights the importance and the vital role played by females in public life. This year’s theme is dedicated to women in the engineering field. We’re all for girl power. Keep a look out for hotels and restaurants hosting special lunches and dining promotions. Enjoy a workshop with Mine Yalcin Fuller on December 1, at La Fontaine Centre of Contemporary Art. It starts with a short gentle flowing yoga sequence to open and warm the body and a full guided breath work session to activate deep healing, feelings of peace and letting go. In the afternoon, practise guided visioning meditations and create empowering vision boards along with handpicked music and sound healing. The workshop is from 10am-4pm for BD55. A 10 per cent discount is available if booking is secured with payment by November 26. Vision On If you haven’t started on your Christmas cake yet, you’re already too late, but fear not, the Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay’s Festive Shop at the lobby can come to the rescue. It has all sorts of delicious offerings, such as homemade chocolate truffles, Christmas cookies, fruit cake, mince pies and many more festive delicacies straight from the hotel’s kitchen. The shop opens daily from December 6 to 31, 11am-7pm. Festive Delicacies Girl Power Art of Recycling
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