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ENCAUSTIC AND ARABIC CALLIGRAPHYWORKSHOPS Taught by artist
TREMAIN SMITH
April 18-May 30
Saturdays
10 am - 12 pm
Series of 6 Workshops $120/student
Open to 6th -12 graders, this workshop combines the ancient art forms of Encaustic Painting and Arabic Calligraphy. No previous Arabic calligraphy experience required: instruction provided.
University City Arts League, 4226 Spruce Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104
Tremain Smith has been working in encaustic for fifteen years. Her work is displayed in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in NYC. She has had solo exhibitions in every major U.S. city, and has conducted workshops to students of all ages. To view her work online, click here.
See Flyer/Registration
Any questions or want to register for this amazing opportunity, send an e-mail to
ctucker@albustanseeds.org
or call us: 267-802-3668.
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ABOUT AL-BUSTAN
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AL-BUSTAN SEEDS OF CULTURE is a non-profit organization dedicated to educating youth in Arabic language, arts, and culture.
www.albustanseeds.org
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This Saturday Only!
OPEN HOUSE for
AL-BUSTAN CAMP
A reminder for all 6 to 17 year-olds about the Al-Bustan Camp Open House at Springside School in Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia:
1-3 PM
Springside School
8000 Cherokee St.
Philadelphia, PA, 19118
Directions
Camp Dates: July 6 - 24, 2009
Our Camp Open House is a chance for everyone to get a sneak peek at what we have in store for this summer. Returning campers get the chance to see their summer friends, parents glimpse the types of quality cultural education offered in our program, and newcomers can tour the facility and meet some of our staff.
If you know any child, teen, or family who is interested in Al-Bustan Camp, this is the perfect opportunity to show them how fabulous our program really is!
Attention past campers: Wear your camp shirt from any other summer OR bring a friend who is new to camp and receive a special gift from Al-Bustan. What is it? You'll have to come to the Open House to find out...
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Settlement Music School offers
Arabic Music Master Workshop
Hanna Khoury, Violinist
 Monday, March 30, 2009
6-8 PMFree / Open to Public / All Ages
Mary Louise Curtis Branch4th & Queen St, Philadelphia
Don't miss this FREE opportunity to learn about Arabic musical instruments, modes, and rhythms, and to play Arabic kaman (violin) techniques.
Hanna Khoury is trained in both Western classical and Arabic classical musical styles. He is music director of the Arabesque Music Ensemble
AL-Bustan is looking to offer group instruction for youth (18 yrs and younger) in Arabic violin taught by Hanna Khoury. Anyone interested in taking weekly violin classes this April to June, be sure to come to this workshop and contact Al-Bustan ASAP at:
ctucker@albustanseeds.org or 267-809-3668
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