Join us at Ashton Library for a FREE hands-on Arabic calligraphy workshop!

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Farzana Patel is an Arabic calligraphist who was taught a unique style of calligraphy by senior calligraphist Hudhaifa Al Awaidi from Oman. Adapting her style and creativity from what was taught by her respected teacher, she went on to become a part of a calligraphy society, participate in various workshops, and host many exhibitions.

No previous experience is required - come along and try something new!

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Where? Ashton Library, Tameside One, Market Place, Ashton-under-Lyne OL6 6BH

When? Saturday March 1st 2025

What time? There are two workshops on the day:

Workshop 1 at 12:30-1:30pm - book your space here.

Workshop 2: 1:45-2:45pm -  book your space here.

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The Muslim Arts and Culture festival (MACFEST) is an international festival highlighting the length and breadth of Muslim art and experience around the world, in the UK, and in Manchester. The festival was launched in 2017 by Qaisra Shahraz in response to what she saw as a need for Muslim and non-Muslim communities to come together and tackle Islamophobia, and what began as a few events across venues in Manchester has grown into a huge festival across hundreds of venues in the North West, as well as online for international audiences.

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From talks, to exhibitions, to community meals, to arts and crafts classes, MACFEST offers a huge range of activities throughout the 6 months of festivities, and everyone is welcome to come along a learn something new!

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To learn more about MACFEST and their work, please visit their website here.

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