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What's On

Exhibition

Empire of Light: Visions and Voices of Afghanistan

Until 30 May 2026

Event Film Discussion Programme Reading group
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Adults

Workshop

Creative work by Arabic Calligraphy

29 April 2026 | 4 - 6pm
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Children and Youth

Workshop

Nasta'liq Intermediate

2, 9, 16 and 23 May 2026

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Families and children

Story Time

Story Time

2 May 2026 | 2:30 - 3:30pm
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Ladies Only

Workshop

Ruq'ah intermediate (women)

3 - 6 May 2026 | 4 - 6pm
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Children and Youth

Workshop

Kufic Calligraphy for Children

9 May 2026 | 11am - 1pm
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Families and children

Event

Family Day: Exploring Hajj: Traditions, Art, and Legacy

9 May 2026 | 2:30 - 4:30pm
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Children and Youth

Workshop

Flowers of the Past

9 May 2026 | 11am - 12:30pm
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Adults

Workshop

Drawing for Adults

10 - 13 May 2026 | 4 - 6pm
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Adults

Workshop

Monoprint for Adults

16 May 2026 | 11am - 2pm
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Adults

Tour

Curator-led tour: Empire of Light: Visions and Voices of Afghanistan

On select days

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Adults

Programme

Afghanistan Art Stories

18 May 2026 | 3 - 4:30pm
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Event

Turkmen Yurt of Afghanistan

Until 1 June 2026

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