Learn about the Arabic alphabet\, the vari ety of lettering styles practiced around the world\, the materials used\, and systems of teaching and learning this art form\, all followed by a cal ligraphy demonstration. \; \;
\nElinor A. Holland is a calli grapher of Arabic and Latin scripts. She received her Ijaza\, or diploma\, in two forms of Arabic script in 2013 from Master Calligrapher Mohamed Za kariya. She teaches regularly for the New York Society of Scribes and coll eges\, art centers\, and museums in the U.S. and Canada including the Metr opolitan Museum of Art\, the American Museum of Natural History\, and The Smithsonian Institute. She has exhibited her artwork in Kuwait\, Sharjah\, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia\, Algeria\, and the throughout the U.S.
\nThis is a virtual event hosted through Zoom. You will receive an email containing the access link to the Zoom meeting room.
\nA computer wi th access to the internet and speakers or headset are required.
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\nThis event will not be recorded and playback will not be available. Please arrive on time.
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