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Shaikh Habboush and the Al Kindi ensemble present Aleppian Sufi Trance at Cultural Hall at 8.30pm on August 20. Entry is free. For details contact 80008089 or visit www.bahrainsummer.bh

The Art of Living is holding a Sri Sri Yoga Course at the AOL Centre, Nature's Touch Premises in Al Burhama from August 23 to 28 from 7.30pm to 9.30pm. For details contact 36300153 and 39683135.

Studio Ceramics on Budaiya Highway is set to host the Ladies Night with an evening of pottery painting during Ramadan on August 25 from 8pm to 10pm. The evening will offer a special 10 per cent discount offer and complimentary refreshments for budding artists. Guests can find something to paint amongst a collection of pottery. For details contact 17599026 or log on to www.studioceramicsbahrain.com

The Janabiyah Music Centre is offering a summer camp for children aged from seven to 10 and 11 to 14 from August 30 to September 3. Activities include singing, rhythmic skills, composition, general musicianship, song writing, hand drumming, body percussion and general performance skills. Rates are BD75 for five days. For details contact Lydia Auld on 39047734 or email janabiyamusiccentre@gmail.com

The Art House returns with monthly workshops for children aged six to 12 years starting September on Sundays and Tuesdays at their premises in Saar.

Cheney Fairchild, British artist and owner of The Art House will be offering limited places on the four-week course on learning how to throw and turn on the potter's wheel. Children will have a go at making small and medium sized bowls and forms, including learning basic turning and glazing techniques.

On completion of the workshop, children will have their first of many wonderful thrown pots to take home. It will enable children to progress from a beginner level to an intermediate level in an atmosphere that is relaxed and fun, allowing the student to explore their creative flair and advance at a comfortable pace at the wheel.

Sunday sessions include September 6, 13, 20 and 27 and Tuesday sessions include September 8, 15, 22 and 29. Timings are 2.30pm to 4pm for Session 1 and 4.30pm to 6pm for session two on both days. Rates are BD45. For details contact Cheney on 39987802 or visit the website at www.cheneyfairchild.com

Studio Ceramics in Budaiya is introducing a new Saturday morning club - the Groovy Gecko Club, for children between six and 11 years from the September 26 from 10am to 1pm. activities include cool crafts, play with clay, creative cooking, ceramic painting, games, prizes and more. The 'clubbers' will be offered healthy snacks and beverages. Rates are BD10 per session or BD40 if booked and paid in advance for five sessions. For details contact Studio Ceramics on 17599086 or email studioceramics@batelco.com.bh

The Indian Ladies Association is hosting its Annual Dandiya Night on October 1 at the Diplomat Radisson Hotel in Manama. Guests will be entertained with music by Rajesh Iyer and Kavita Rajvansh from Mumbai. The Dandiya tradition hails from the West Indian State of Gujarat where people in large numbers dance the night away forming moving circles holding decorated wooden sticks. For details contact president Shiney Koshy on 36715550 or general secretary Deepa Chandran on 39011400 or email ilabahrain@gmail.com

The Ramee International Hotel in Juffair will host Summer Swimming Training Classes at RJ's Health Club under the guidance of Bijan Mandal for the month of October with five days a week for children above five and adults. The course follows Bahrain safety regulations and are priced at BD25. For details contact 17727230.