# Event Details - **Event Name**: Hafifa Ahmed: Abstract Arabic Calligraphy Workshop - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 02 May, 2026 at 02:00 pm – Sat, 02 May, 2026 at 04:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event Description**: Join artist Hafifa Ahmed for a hands-on calligraphy workshop exploring the expressive possibilities of Arabic script.About this EventBlending tradition with contemporary practice, Hafifa invites participants to engage with calligraphy as both a visual art form and a way of telling stories.Hafifa Ahmed is an Arabic calligrapher, sculptor and installation artist whose work bridges traditional craftsmanship and contemporary art. She uses this ancient art form to explore themes of text, memory and narrative. Her calligraphic works often take abstract and experimental forms, transforming letters into visual meditations that speak to identity, language and cultural transmission.Alongside Arabic calligraphy, she creates sculptural and installation-based works that give physical presence to intangible experiences such as memories carried in language and the echo of spoken words. Through workshops and participatory projects, she invites communities to engage with the poetic and political dimensions of language, particularly those shaped by migration and oral histories. Her work has been shown in galleries, festivals and public spaces and continues to evolve through dialogue, research and collaborative making.In this workshop, Hafifa will introduce the foundations of Arabic calligraphy before guiding participants into more experimental approaches. You will explore abstraction, movement and personal expression, working with your name, meaningful words or purely visual forms. By the end of the session, you will leave with your own finished calligraphic piece.Open to all levels, this workshop offers a space for creativity, reflection and connection.All proceeds from the workshop will be donated to Fadi A. Thabet, to support his work with communities in Gaza.This workshop is part of Lens on Gaza: The Sun and Moon Still Rise, presented in partnership with Fadi A. Thabet, East Street Arts, Bethlehem Cultural Festival, Leeds Palestinian Film Festival and cultural producer Shazia Bibi. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/leeds/hafifa-ahmed-abstract-arabic-calligraphy-workshop/100001987404764149 - **Event Categories**: art, workshops, fine-arts, festivals, health-wellness, entertainment, nonprofit, meditation, spoken-word - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 15, max: 25, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Leeds - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: East Street Arts - **lat**: 53.799308 - **long**: -1.5293189999999868 - **full address**: East Street Arts, Saint Mary's Lane, Leeds, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Hafifa Ahmed: Abstract Arabic Calligraphy Workshop - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/98d7538c7de335e2fc0690940326e4fa2a5def825c2f419cb5a40f5ff240a73e-rimg-w1200-h677-dc141317-gmir.jpg?v=1776380536 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Hafifa Ahmed: Abstract Arabic Calligraphy Workshop being held? - **A:** Hafifa Ahmed: Abstract Arabic Calligraphy Workshop takes place on Sat, 02 May, 2026 at 02:00 pm to Sat, 02 May, 2026 at 04:00 pm at East Street Arts, Saint Mary's Lane, Leeds, United Kingdom. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Hafifa Ahmed: Abstract Arabic Calligraphy Workshop? - **A:** Ticket prices for Hafifa Ahmed: Abstract Arabic Calligraphy Workshop range from GBP 15 to GBP 25 depending on the ticket type. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilitySolidarity (Ticket + Donation)GBP 25AvailableStandard TicketGBP 15Available - **Q**: Who is organizing Hafifa Ahmed: Abstract Arabic Calligraphy Workshop? - **A:** Hafifa Ahmed: Abstract Arabic Calligraphy Workshop is organized by East Street Arts. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Hafifa Ahmed: Abstract Arabic Calligraphy Workshop is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Leeds, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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