BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//7.2.3.1//EN TZID:America/Detroit X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/Detroit BEGIN:VEVENT UID:31594@arabamerica.com DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230815T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230817T160000 DTSTAMP:20230821T142632Z URL:https://www.arabamerica.com/events/flow-with-arabic-calligraphy-khalid -casado-2/ SUMMARY:Flow with Arabic Calligraphy: Khalid Casado DESCRIPTION:Calligraphy Retreat\nJoin us for a captivating weekend of artis tic exploration at a calligraphy retreat with Khalid Casado in Bethesda\, Maryland. Immerse yourself in the beautiful world of Arabic calligraphy a nd discover the art of a six-hundred year handwritten expression of devoti on.\n\nStarting on Fri\, Sep 15\, 2023\, this in-person event promises to be a meditative experience for calligraphy enthusiasts of all levels. Wh ether you are a beginner or an experienced artist\, this retreat offers a unique opportunity to learn\, create\, and connect with like-minded indivi duals.\n\nAdditionally\, you'll have ample time for personal practice\, as well as opportunities to engage in meaningful discussions and exchange id eas with fellow participants. This retreat is not just about learning call igraphy but also fostering a sense of community and camaraderie.\n\nJoin u s at the Flow with Arabic Calligraphy in Bethesda\, Maryland\, and let y our creativity flow!\n\nAll resources included at the session. Booking is required. Registration is limited\, so book soon!\n\nFriday 12-6pm Lunch included\n\nSaturday 10-6pm with lunch and dinner included\n\nSunday 10- 4pm lunch included\n\n(Optional: Private viewing of Casado's work on Thurs day Sept 14 at 6pm)\n\n \;\n\nKhalid Casado\n\nKhalid was born in Madr id where he has lived and developed both personally and academically. In 2 009\, he met Nuria García Masip who later became his mentor and master. G uided by her\, he traveled to Istanbul and became acquainted with her mast ers. This is how he began his first lessons with the master calligrapher D avut Bektas\, and always under the supervision of master Hasan Çelebi.\n\ nTwo years later\, he started taking lessons from the master calligrapher Ferhat Kurlu who\, along with Nuria\, became one of his strongest influenc es. He received his icazet or calligraphy diploma in sülüs and nesih scr ipts. In 2015\,he traveled for the first time to the United States and met master calligrapher Mohammed Zakariya\, a person who has also inspired an d influenced his work. He teaches in cities throughout Spain and Europe. M ore of his work can be seen at his website\, Sacred Lines. (sacred-lines.c om)\n\nPlease note: Zelle option is available for payment. Please reach ou t for more information. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.arabamerica.com/wp-content/uploads/2 023/08/https___cdn.evbuc_.com_images_565331769_284118110763_1_original-1.j peg CATEGORIES:#arabic,Arab Culture,Calligraphy,Community,culture,Food LOCATION:Maryland Bethesda\, Frontier Adjusters Inc\, Bethesda\, MD 20827\, Bethesda\, 20827\, United States GEO:39.01;-77.16 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Frontier Adjusters Inc\, Be thesda\, MD 20827\, Bethesda\, 20827\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X- TITLE=Maryland Bethesda:geo:39.01,-77.16 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Detroit X-LIC-LOCATION:America/Detroit BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20230312T030000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE END:VCALENDAR