Mkiac - Milton Keynes Islamic Arts & Culture Organisation

📣ART AT THE LAKE Fest is back! Save the dates!
We're taking over #willenlake on the weekend of 29 & 30th of June. Milton Keynes vibrant diversity arts & culture event - Entry is FREE. A fantastic family day out for everyone. Theme for this year Creativity & Connections'.
... -International Food, Art installation, workshops & exhibitions, Parade of Colours-robotic dance, Entertainment, Live Performances, Funfair. Community engagement at it's best! Share & follow us to receive further updates.
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Are you interested in film making? Would you like to learn how to create a short film? lf so, why not join one of our free film making workshops for women?
We will be running our filmmaking workshops over 3 days, choose an afternoon or evening session to suit your schedule this April (23-25) at the following times:
Afternoon workshops will run:... * Tuesday, 23 April 2019 (2:00 - 5:00 pm) * Wednesday, 24 April 2019 (2:00 - 5:00 pm) * Thursday, 25 April 2019 (1:00 - 5:00 pm)
Evening workshops will run: * Tuesday, 23 April 2019 (6:00 - 9:00 pm) * Wednesday, 24 April 2019 (5:30 - 8:00 pm) * Thursday, 25 April 2019 (6:00 - 9:00 pm)
(If you are unable to attend all three sessions, you are welcome to attend two).
If you are interested in attending, then please register below by clicking on ‘Get Tickets’. We will then contact you to ask which workshops are your preference.
You can also register directly on Eventbrite or can find out more information here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/screen-sisters-fil mmaking-workshops-…
We look forward to meeting you!
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** This course is now fully booked**
A series of five weekly practical workshops introduces participants to the highest form of Islamic Art ‘Hüsnühat’ – the art of traditional Arabic Calligraphy according to the Ottoman School of writing taught by Master Calligrapher Gulnaz Mahboob, learned from her teacher, Turkish Grand Master Hasan Celebi:
"To write the letters with love and devotion were central to his teaching. He was able to take a basic tool like a qalam (pen) and mak...e the letters breath life and light."
Gulnaz Mahboob is an U.K based classically trained master calligrapher and teacher. Gulnaz started studying under world-renowned Turkish grand master, Hasan Celebi. In 2012, Gulnaz Mahboob received the coveted ijazah or certification from her teacher. She holds a MA in Social Anthropology from SOAS, University of London and a BA in Communication studies with Graphic Arts & Illustration from Anglia Ruskin University. Gulnaz currently teaches calligraphy at various institutions and privately. She recently donated one of her works to the Cambridge Mosque Project, a project designed to raise funds for Cambridge, England’s first eco-mosque.
'Islamic Calligraphy is not solely art. This is just one aspect. The combination of traditional training and sacred letters allows you, should you wish, to align your busy lives to a steady peaceful pace. It is a creative experience that can help regain peace, clarity & mindfulness. This experience can appeal to anyone from wounded souls, stressed out individuals and of course artists!' (Gulnaz Mahboob)
These workshops are open to people of all abilities and backgrounds. No previous understanding or knowledge of Arabic is required.
The workshops are free. However, there will be a small fee for materials.
For further details please refer to the event 'Connection the Dots', on Facebook and Eventbrite.
All photos copyright MKIAC.
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Introductory Geometry & Arabesque drawing & Ceramic Tile Project including visiting V&A Museum in London with MK College Students.

Screen Sisters - Filmmaking Workshops
Following the outcome of our Introduction Sessions, we are delighted to hold our filmmaking workshops on the following dates at Milton Keynes College, Chaffron Way, Leadenhall, MK6 5LP.
Please Register and then we will contact you to ask which workshops are your preference.(choose either the afternoon or evening sessions).
... Tues 23rd April 2.00pm-5.00pm 6.00pm-9.00pm Weds 24th April 2.00pm-5.00pm 5.30pm-8.00pm Thurs 25th April 1.00pm-5.00pm 6.00pm-9.00pm
Our film workshops are aimed at women from the diverse communities of Milton Keynes who are experiencing change, your children may have recently left home to university or for work or you may have become recently retired. Or you may experiencing other changes in your life.
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Join us on Thursday, 25 April 2019 at 6:30 pm at Melis Restaurant, MK for another great Spoken Word Cafe Night event. Click on 'Get Tickets' below to register now!
Eventbrite link: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/spoken-wor d-cafe-night-ticke…

Callout & Reminder: Screen Sisters (Consultation Evening): Women's Film Club, Workshops and Film Nights.
Come and join us for an introduction to our next film workshop and film nights for women project.
... We are holding an introductory event over some light refreshments on Tuesday, 9th April at 6.00 pm at MK College, Chaffron Way.
Our film workshops are aimed at women from the diverse communities of Milton Keynes who are experiencing change, your children may have recently left home to university or for work or you may have become recently retired.
Learn more at our information session about our film projects:
A three-day film workshop for women to learn about film making.To create a 5 minute film to showcase your experiences , goals and aspirations.
A monthly women's film club.
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Come and join us tomorrow for an introduction to our next film workshop and film nights for women project.
We are holding an introductory event over some light refreshments on Tuesday, 9th April at 6.00 pm at MK College, Chaffron Way.
Book on Eventbrite now: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/screen-sis ters-tickets-59883…

Screen Sisters Information Evening Tuesday, 9th April 2019 at 6:00 pm (prompt start) MK College Chaffron Way.
MKIAC have an exciting new film project for women from diverse communities of Milton Keynes who are older and would like to... share their experiences, inspirations and goals.
We will be running a film workshop and monthly film club for women.
Come to our information evening to find out more:
Book on Eventbrite now:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/screen-sis ters-tickets-59883…
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** This course is now fully booked**
A series of five weekly practical workshops introduces participants to the highest form of Islamic Art ‘Hüsnühat’ – the art of traditional Arabic Calligraphy according to the Ottoman School of writing taught by Master Calligrapher Gulnaz Mahboob, learned from her teacher, Turkish Grand Master Hasan Celebi:
"To write the letters with love and devotion were central to his teaching. He was able to take a basic tool like a qalam (pen) and mak...e the letters breath life and light."
Gulnaz Mahboob is an U.K based classically trained master calligrapher and teacher. Gulnaz started studying under world-renowned Turkish grand master, Hasan Celebi. In 2012, Gulnaz Mahboob received the coveted ijazah or certification from her teacher. She holds a MA in Social Anthropology from SOAS, University of London and a BA in Communication studies with Graphic Arts & Illustration from Anglia Ruskin University. Gulnaz currently teaches calligraphy at various institutions and privately. She recently donated one of her works to the Cambridge Mosque Project, a project designed to raise funds for Cambridge, England’s first eco-mosque.
'Islamic Calligraphy is not solely art. This is just one aspect. The combination of traditional training and sacred letters allows you, should you wish, to align your busy lives to a steady peaceful pace. It is a creative experience that can help regain peace, clarity & mindfulness. This experience can appeal to anyone from wounded souls, stressed out individuals and of course artists!' (Gulnaz Mahboob)
These workshops are open to people of all abilities and backgrounds. No previous understanding or knowledge of Arabic is required.
The workshops are free. However, there will be a small fee for materials.
For further details please refer to the event 'Connection the Dots', on Facebook and Eventbrite.
All photos copyright MKIAC.
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Hello All; That means you! Schools, community groups etc. Join in with the fun. We are getting bigger & better every year! Contact Simon ...

It's that time of the year when MKIAC is prepping for The Art at the Lake 2019 Festival! Interested in joining the Parade? Then Simon is your man!

REMINDER: Register now by clicking on the link below and select 'Get Tickets'.
We are having an information session on Monday, 1st April at 1.30pm (light refreshments) at MK College, Chaffron Way, MK6 5LP.
Come and find out about our new three-day film making workshop starting in April, if you are over 40 years old and fancy learning a new skill, meeting new people and being creative. Please get in touch.
... NO technical skills are required.
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Amazing time taking Milton Keynes College students to V&A Museum for their Islamic Art Ceramic Tile Project. More pixs to follow. Look forward seeing you all today!

MKIAC Islamic Ceramic Tile Project : Day 2 & 3 at Milton Keynes College Bletchley Campus >
Drawing Islamic Geometry & Arabesque patterns and designs Workshop, followed by a Ceramic Tile Workshop with Artist & Author Haifa Khawaja and Maryam Smit. Students, inspired by their V&A museum to London trip, created their own designs, which were transferred to their own individual tiles. The collective work of art will be exhibited on Saturday & Sunday, 29 & 30th of June at the Art at the Willen Lake Festival 2019.

Come and find out about our new three day film making workshop starting in April, if you are over 40 years old and fancy learning a new skill, meeting new people and being creative. Please get in touch.
NO technical skills are required.
We are having an information session on April the 1st at 1.30pm at MK College Chaffron Way MK6 5LP

MKIAC's Resident Artist Maryam Smit addressed challenges such as isolation, 9/11, discrimination, education and hatecrime for being 'different'. MKIAC creates projects that emphasise on dialogue & creativity by facilitating contemperary & traditional islamic art as a platform to engage with all diverse communities. IWD2019 gives hope for the future, that as women, we can overcome preejudices. It is vital to engage together, as barriers are needed to be broken down, for the benefit of all, including our women and future generations. #balanceforbetter #iwd2019 #MKIACIWD2019