Introduction to the Art of Arabic Calligraphy

Celebrate Arab American Heritage Month with calligrapher Elinor A. Holland. Explore the history, meaning, and traditional practices of Arabic script calligraphy, including the Arabic alphabet, global lettering styles, and classic tools. The program concludes with a live calligraphy demonstration showcasing this ancient and beautiful art form.

Registration is required. Click here to register.You will receive the link to connect through GoToMeeting approximately 24 hours before the program.

Holland is a calligrapher of both Arabic and Latin scripts. In 2013, she received her ijaza (diploma) in two Arabic scripts from master calligrapher Mohamed Zakariya. She teaches for the New York Society of Scribes and at colleges, art centers, and museums including the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the American Museum of Natural History, and the Smithsonian Institution. Her work has been exhibited internationally and across North America.