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Persian Calligraphy & Illumination Reception and Workshop

Please join us for a Reception and workshop. The Persian Calligraphy & Illumination gallery will be open February 13 to March 8, 2013 from 8:30 AM ¿ 7 PM, Monday through Friday. (Admission is free.)Majid Roohafza (Calligrapher Artist)began learning Persian calligraphy when he was 9, and pursued the art by serving as an apprentice in the workshops of well-known calligraphy masters of the time. In his mid twenties, he graduated from Iranian Association of Calligraphers, and was awarded an ¿Advanced-Excellence¿degree. He has participated and recognized in many art exhibitions and venues in Iran and in the US, as well as conducting workshops and teaching classes. He resides in Durham, and works as an engineering consultant in energy and chemical industries.Seyed Majid Ghasemi (Illuminator Artist)started the art with learning Persian calligraphy when he was 8, and later graduated from Iranian Association of Calligraphers, qualified with ¿Excellence¿ degree. He then soon was fascinated by the art of Persian illumination in chase of further beauties and precision. Deep investigation of many significant original and ancient handmade masterpieces along with tireless practice made him one of the bestilluminator artists of our time. Contributing Artists:Maryam Lavaf (Abstract Painting)Shabnam Nassir (Mixed Media Painting)

Contact: Mark Emamian