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Join us to explore Nasta’liq, the Persian calligraphy developed in 14th-century Iran, and discover how master calligraphers transformed beautiful writing into an enduring art form.
Materials: All materials are provided.
Important Note: This program has three separate sessions, and registration is required for each one. We encourage you to join all three sessions, as each will feature a different verse to practice. However, you’re welcome to register for just one or two sessions and attend in any order.
This program offered to celebrate Ramadan and Iran’s rich cultural heritage through the art of Nasta’liq calligraphy.
Program Details:
What You’ll Practise: Each session features a different Persian/Arabic verse, offering a new opportunity to explore the beauty and expressive flow of Nasta’liq calligraphy.
Presenter Information: Mohamadsadegh Khosravani holds a PhD in Computer Science from the University of Regina. Mohamad was born and raised in Iran and started calligraphy at the age of 10. First, he learned Nasta'liq and continued with Naskh. Mohammad earned the Mumtaz distinction in calligraphy.
Sunrise Branch first opened its doors to the public in 1990 and since then has operated as a full-service branch for the residents of Regina.
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