In this family-friendly workshop, children and their adults will explore the art of calligraphy through a festive lens. Together, they’ll learn how to write the phrase Eid Mubarak in Arabic - which means “Have a blessed Eid” - using fun and accessible calligraphy techniques. Adults will gain an introduction to calligraphy basics to form beautiful letters, while children engage with playful mark-making and watercolour. Families will create their own Eid cards to take home, combining lettering with decorative design to celebrate the upcoming festival together.

Although based on Eid, all are welcome!

Useful information:

• Family Fun workshops are designed for primary school children, age 5-10 years old.

• Children must be accompanied by an adult during the workshop - workshops are not drop-off and the accompanying adult must stay with their child.

• To avoid disappointment, please do not book tickets for children / siblings under 5, as they will not be able to participate. Additional family members accompanying younger siblings are welcome to enjoy our café and garden during the workshop.

• The workshops will take place in the Leighton House Learning Centre and might include access to the historic house.

• Accompanying adults (1x per child) come for free and admission to the historic house is included in the ticket price.

• Family Fun workshops are popular. If you are no longer able to attend, please let us know.

Meet Lucy Khanam

Lucy Khanam is a London based freelance artist, calligrapher and lettering artist specialising in bespoke designs. Lucy teaches the beautiful art of hand lettering using dip pen and ink technique, as well as working with major retailers and brands offering calligraphy services and customer activation and work with couples to create bespoke wedding stationery for their big day.

Clients include; Dubai Tourism, John Lewis, Qatar Airways, Azza Fahmy, Jo Malone London, Piaget and Bobbi Brown amongst many others.