The Why Behind LB o J'zazz: Spotlight Segment On Al Watan

A few weeks back, one of our followers Fessal Rajab who has been keeping a keen eye on most of the images we publish of our off loom weaving and other work, contacted us to do a ten minute feature for a program he worked on called Spotlight on Al Watan TV.  So, we agreed to set the date and time that they would interview both Bettina and I whilst working in our workshop studio. 
Initially, we were going to focus on the craft in terms of process, however thanks to our answers and the dialogue the approach quickly shifted to the 'why' of it so to speak.  Bettina in her first published interview in Arabic turned the whole segment around with her refreshing honesty and authentic take on why we as human beings take the plunge to move away from the contemporary trappings of a career and what societies and people expect from us. 
We had over thirty people in our workspace, lighting specialists, Nouf Al Modhayan the presenter, Fessal, the director, producers and what not.  Thanks to the Al Watan Team for the pre and post production. 
I leave the rest to you the viewer.  Apologies for those who do not speak Arabic as there are no subtitles.

http://tv.kuwait.tt/Videos.aspx?type=2&id=5904

Mark Your Calendar: Friday June 3 Meet & Bead

 Soup Last M&B | Photo Maryam Al Rashed

A movement of beaders | photo by Maryam Al Rashed

Another month has rushed by, as we had offered four workshops, Venetian Night at the shop and some extracurricular celebrations this May.  The first Friday in June is just around the corner, so clear your calendar for another monthly gathering of fellow beaders and friends. You can share your latest creations, finish off a piece that you just did not get a chance to complete, or start a new one if you like.

Lubna & Bettina sneaking in some beading time | Photo by Maryam Al Rashed

Serving my Cashew Nut Soup | Photo by Maryam Al Rashed

It's officially summer season as the temperature rises and then gets a bit hotter, so Bettina and I will cool you down with one of my Summer Soups, Avocado Gazpacho (cold) and some other refreshing drinks to inspire your palate and senses as you Meet and get to Bead. 

Date:  Friday June 3
Time:  6:00 PM- 9:00 PM
Venue:  LB o J'zazz Workshop Location
             Block 9 Street 6 House 13 (Side Basement Entrance)
             Jabriya

They've been excavating around the house and redigging over six times in the past three months, so please expect the unexpected in terms of access and parking.  Sorry for the inconvenience of the maintenance chaos, on behalf of the Ministry of Public Works!