09/23/2026
Join us for a special exhibition and workshops as part of Islamic Heritage Month, exploring the classical Islamic arts of Hüsn-i Hat (Islamic Calligraphy) and Tezhip (Illumination) in the Turkish tradition.
Featuring distinguished calligrapher Ferhat Kurlu and illuminator Zeynep Kurlu, the two-day program brings together an exhibition and hands-on workshops at the Toronto Yunus Emre Institute.
✨ Exhibition Opening
📅 Thursday, October 15
⏰ 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
🎟️ Free admission | Registration required
The exhibition will feature works by Ferhat Kurlu and Zeynep Kurlu, alongside works by artists who have received awards in the IRCICA International Calligraphy Competition.
✍️ Hüsn-i Hat & Tezhip Workshops
📅 Friday, October 16
⏰ 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
🎟️ Registration required
Two hands-on workshops will take place at the same time in separate rooms:
• Hüsn-i Hat (Islamic Calligraphy) with Ferhat Kurlu
• Tezhip (Illumination) with Zeynep Kurlu
📍 Toronto Yunus Emre Institute
2 Berkeley St., Suite 210, Toronto
Separate registration is required for the Exhibition Opening, Hüsn-i Hat Workshop, and Tezhip Workshop. As both workshops take place at the same time, please register for one workshop only.
Spaces are limited and registration is on a first-come, first-served basis.
🔗 Register through the link in our bio.
Or
https://Husni-HatandTezhipExhibition-Workshops.eventbrite.ca
