SEA Board hosts Calligraphy Night

The Student Event and Activities Board hosted Calligraphy night on Wed, Jan. 24. Students learned Arabic calligraphy in the art studio.

The Arabic Alphabet is written out on the wall of the art studio .
The Arabic Alphabet is written out on the wall of the art studio .
Getting started - Students watch others show off their skills.
Getting started – Students watch others show off their skills.
Calligraphist Rida Allahrakha smiles while assisting Mumta Memghani with her work.
Calligraphist Rida Allahrakha smiles while assisting Mumta Memghani with her work.
 Uninterrupted, Chanté Lively begins the night’s activity.
Uninterrupted, Chanté Lively begins the night’s activity.
Students engage in light conversation while getting settled into the studio.
Students engage in light conversation while getting settled into the studio.
Vanessa Franco tests out her calligraphy pen and titles her sheet of paper.
Vanessa Franco tests out her calligraphy pen and titles her sheet of paper.
Chanté Lively is proud of what she’s created so far
Chanté Lively is proud of what she’s created so far
Mumta Memghani wants to write her name and Rida Allahrakha offers her advice.
Mumta Memghani wants to write her name and Rida Allahrakha offers her advice.
Tasnia Patwary practices her writing and uses her phone for inspiration.
Tasnia Patwary practices her writing and uses her phone for inspiration.
Many students enjoyed practicing calligraphy.
Many students enjoyed practicing calligraphy.
Miriam Mahmoud rewrites the alphabet for the class.
Miriam Mahmoud rewrites the alphabet for the class.
 Miriam Mahmoud’s friends poke fun at the pace she’s writing at
Miriam Mahmoud’s friends poke fun at the pace she’s writing at
Caitlyn Parker and Salma Awad practice the craft.
Caitlyn Parker and Salma Awad practice the craft.
Salma Awad observes while Caitlyn Parker successfully writes her name.
Salma Awad observes while Caitlyn Parker successfully writes her name.
Miriam Mahmoud assists Tori Labrador in the art of Arabic calligraphy.
Miriam Mahmoud assists Tori Labrador in the art of Arabic calligraphy.
Mumta Memghani enjoys her time in the studio is proud of the stack of papers created during the event.
Mumta Memghani enjoys her time in the studio is proud of the stack of papers created during the event.
Miriam Mahmoud helps Vanessa Franco with her letters.
Miriam Mahmoud helps Vanessa Franco with her letters.
Chanté Lively’s progress by the end of the night is pleasing to the eyes.
Chanté Lively’s progress by the end of the night is pleasing to the eyes.
“NSU” written in Arabic by Salma Awad.
“NSU” written in Arabic by Salma Awad.
 Multicultural and Diversity Chair Ebunae Mcbean tries her hand at calligraphy.
Multicultural and Diversity Chair Ebunae Mcbean tries her hand at calligraphy.
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