8 Feb 2025

Fighting to Be Heard: Calligraphy Lecture & Workshop

Razwan Ul-Haq

Learn new skills with artist and calligrapher Razwan Ul-Haq.

Event Details
Date 8 Feb 2025
Times 1–3pm
Location Cartwright Hall Art Gallery
Ages 14+

Learn new skills in a hands-on calligraphy session led by artist Razwan Ul-Haq.

Join Razwan Ul-Haq, the acclaimed calligrapher and artist, for a special workshop at Cartwright Hall Art Gallery inspired by current exhibition Fighting to Be Heard.

You’ll explore the early Qur’an manuscripts on display in the exhibition, then take part in a practical calligraphy session based on the scripts you’ve seen.

Fighting to Be Heard runs at Cartwright Hall Art Gallery from 17 January to 27 April 2025 as part of Bradford 2025 – admission free.

Visit Cartwright Hall Art Gallery

Head to the Bradford District Museums & Galleries website for more information about planning your visit, including access information and parking.

Cartwright Hall Art Gallery
Lister Park
Bradford BD9 4NS

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