RAZWAN UL-HAQ

Join us for a hands-on workshop on Arabic Nastaliq Calligraphy with Razwan. Have a go at using traditional bamboo pens and hand mixed ink.  Everyone is welcome!  You don’t need to know any Arabic to create these beautiful shapes and patterns.

This is a drop in session at Darwen Market between 11am and 3pm. It is suitable for ages 4+.

Children must be supervised by a parent or guardian at all times.

More About the Artist

Razwan Ul-Haq is an Artist and Author whose prime focus is Arabic Calligraphy, particularly the Nastaliq script.  Whilst he has received training in calligraphy from different Masters of Arabic. He is a QEST Scholar (Royal Warrant Holders Association) and a widely exhibited Artist whose work has been displayed in galleries and museums in the UK and abroad. His commissions include work for the Queen, and Land Art for the inaugural Tour de France of Britain.  His work has appeared in various platforms including Channel 4, BBC Radio 4, The Times, ITV and USA Today.  He is one of very few artists whose art was projected alongside Van Gogh’s Immersive Experience.

This is a free event supported with funding from Arts Council England, Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council and Blackburn & Darwen Markets.
The activity is organised and managed by Culturapedia and Spot On Lancashire.

DARWEN MARKET & HOW TO FIND US

Darwen Market has been at the heart of the town since 1882. We have a variety of traders offering both food and non-food products and services.

 

• Amazing choice, quality and value
• FREE parking
• Close to Darwen’s tourist attractions
• Freshest locally sourced produce
• Excellent selection of cafes
• All areas accessible & free wheelchair loan

Darwen Town Centre and has FREE rooftop and covered carparks. Satellite Navigation users should use postcode BB3 1BH.

SHOP DARWEN

Make your visit a full day out with a visit to the market, shops and cafes.

We look forward to seeing you there!