Discovering Islamic Calligraphy: the Art of Beautiful Writing

Discovering Islamic Calligraphy: the Art of Beautiful Writing

1:00pm

Saturday, September 23, 2023

Imagelab

300 mins

Participants will watch the Persian Master Calligrapher Laleh Rasaee in action, marvel at the beauty of traditional Islamic calligraphy, and discover the fundamentals of the most esteemed art form in the Islamic world.

Under the guidance of the Aga Khan Museum’s skilled Educators, participants will also get up close with museum objects and stories that connect with the art of calligraphy and have the opportunity to try their hands at zoomorphic calligraphy.

This hands-on activity is perfect for children and families of all ages.

For more information about the workshop, click here.

 

Aga Khan Museum Logo

Free
Outdoor Event
Workshop

How to attend

This FREE event is open to the public.

Participants will watch the Persian Master Calligrapher Laleh Rasaee in action, marvel at the beauty of traditional Islamic calligraphy, and discover the fundamentals of the most esteemed art form in the Islamic world.

Under the guidance of the Aga Khan Museum’s skilled Educators, participants will also get up close with museum objects and stories that connect with the art of calligraphy and have the opportunity to try their hands at zoomorphic calligraphy.

This hands-on activity is perfect for children and families of all ages.

For more information about the workshop, click here.

 

Aga Khan Museum Logo

Free
Outdoor Event
Workshop

1:00pm

Saturday, September 23

Imagelab

300 mins

How to attend

This FREE event is open to the public

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