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Introduction to the Art of Arabic Calligraphy

with Elinor A. Holland

Celebrate Arab American Heritage Month with Elinor A. Holland in this introduction to the treasured, ancient art of Arabic calligraphy.

Learn about the Arabic alphabet, the variety of lettering styles practiced around the world, the materials used, and systems of teaching and learning this art form, all followed by a calligraphy demonstration.  

Elinor A. Holland is a calligrapher of Arabic and Latin scripts. She received her Ijaza, or diploma, in two forms of Arabic script in 2013 from Master Calligrapher Mohamed Zakariya. She teaches regularly for the New York Society of Scribes and colleges, art centers, and museums in the U.S. and Canada including the Metropolitan 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.

This is a virtual event hosted through Zoom. You will receive an email containing the access link to the Zoom meeting room.

A computer with access to the internet and speakers or headset are required.

If joining from a mobile device, Android and iOS users must install the Zoom App. However, please note that interactivity may be limited when using the app.

This event will not be recorded and playback will not be available. Please arrive on time.

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