Sharjah Art Foundation invited CFAD students to two special workshops offering a hands-on look into the creative processes leading to the Sharjah Biennial-16.  The workshops were with Jorge González Santos and Alejandra, along with contributors to the Jatibonicu (People of Sacred High Waters) installation at Bait Haider Abadi, Heart of Sharjah. The first workshop focused on tallow candle-making and was offered to fine arts students led by Dr. Karima Alshomely (Assistant Professor of Fine Arts). The second workshop focused on sol lace technique and attended by Fashion Design students and lecturers Andreea Lonhardt-Muresan and Alina Erimia. The workshops were part of an activity-filled schedule integrating SB-16 program into the curricula.