Saturday November 23rd from 1-3 p.m., Hafnarborg invites Arabic-, English- and Icelandic-speaking families to participate in a workshop exploring the art of Arabic calligraphy led by Lebanese artist Yara Zein and Ingunn Fjóla Ingþórsdóttir.
At the workshop, children and adults will get an opportunity to make colorful hanging ornaments with Arabic Calligraphy. Participants will be provided with all materials needed, including painting, stencils, paper and markers, to create their own unique pieces of calligraphy art.
Yara Zein (b. 1995) is an Iceland based Lebanese artist with a background in architecture, design and art. Zein holds a BA in visual arts and architecture from the Académie Libanaise des Beaux Arts in Beirut and an MFA in fine arts from Nottingham Trent University, England.
Ingunn Fjóla Ingþórsdóttir (b. 1976) is an Icelandic artist living in Hafnarfjörður. She has an MA degree in Fine Arts from the Iceland University of the Arts as well as a BA degree in Art History from the University of Aarhus. Ingunn Fjóla is also the founder of the GETA aid organization that supports refugees and asylum seekers in Hafnarfjörður and the surrounding area.
In My Language is an event programme focused on making Hafnarborg more accessible to people of different backgrounds by welcoming guests to the museum in various languages. The event is a collaboration between Hafnarborg and the aid organization GETA. The programme is supported by the Museum Fund.
The workshop is open to individuals of all ages and skill levels, requiring no prior knowledge of Arabic calligraphy, Arabic language, or art. The workshop will take place on the ground floor of the museum and children should be accompanied by a parent or guardian. As always, participation in workshops and entrance to the museum’s exhibitions is free of charge.