Name: Contemporary Arabic Calligraphy
Start: 2026-01-24T10:30
End: 2026-01-24T12:00:00-05:00
Location: Montgomery branch

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Contemporary Arabic Calligraphy

Culture, Diversity, Expression

2026-01-24 10:30:00 2026-01-24 12:00:00 America/New_York Contemporary Arabic Calligraphy Join Princeton-based artist Faraz Khan for an inspiring workshop exploring the art of Arabic calligraphy as a bridge between culture, language, and contemporary design. Montgomery branch - Library Meeting Room

Saturday, January 24
10:30am - 12:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-01-24 10:30:00 2026-01-24 12:00:00 America/New_York Contemporary Arabic Calligraphy Join Princeton-based artist Faraz Khan for an inspiring workshop exploring the art of Arabic calligraphy as a bridge between culture, language, and contemporary design. Montgomery branch - Library Meeting Room

Montgomery branch

Library Meeting Room

Join Princeton-based artist Faraz Khan for an inspiring workshop exploring the art of Arabic calligraphy as a bridge between culture, language, and contemporary design.

Participants will learn basic techniques, create their own name art, and discover how calligraphy reflects beauty, emotion, and identity.

All materials provided; no prior experience required.

Celebrate diversity and creativity through this engaging hands-on session.

About the Artist
Faraz Khan is a Princeton-based visual artist known for his contemporary Arabic calligraphy and design. A former artist-in-residence at the Arts Council of Princeton and co-founder of Faraz Khan Art Studio, he has collaborated with the Pulitzer Art Foundation, Warner Brothers, Princeton University, and Rutgers University. His vibrant ink-and-acrylic works blend classical script with modern expression. Learn more at www.FarazKhanArtStudio.com.

AGE GROUP: | Teens | Adult |

EVENT TYPE: | Arts & Culture |

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Contemporary Arabic Calligraphy

Culture, Diversity, Expression

Saturday, January 2410:30am - 12:00pm

Montgomery branch

Montgomery branch

Upcoming events

Saturday, January 24
10:30am - 12:00pm