Next Chapter Saturday Series - The Turkish Art of Ebru (Registration Required)

About this event

Adults, Senior Adults. The Islamic Arts Society celebrates the beauty of Islamic art and its ability to bring people from different cultures together. At the upcoming 13th Annual Islamic Arts Festival, visitors of all backgrounds are invited to explore the many art forms and traditions of the Muslim world. On November 14, local artist and Islamic Arts Society member, Shaheen Rahman will share the art of Ebru, an ancient Turkish paper marbling technique. Through a live demonstration, she will use special tools and create delicate patterns and floral designs on the surface of water before carefully transferring them onto paper. Participants will have the opportunity to learn about this unique art form and discover the creativity and care that go into each piece. Lunch provided by the Friends of Freeman Library. This free event requires sign-up. Registration opens Saturday, October 31 at 12:00 PM and closes Thursday, November 12 at 6:00 PM. Please contact the Adult Services/Reference Desk at the library or visit our website if you have any questions. A Few Notes on Attendance Please arrive on time. We will allow 5 minutes after the program starts before we close the door and will not allow late comers. Exceptions may be made if the program is not full. If you think you might be late, please call us at 832-927-5420 so we can confirm whether you can still attend.You are allowed 3 no shows (meaning you did not cancel your sign-up for an event) before you are no longer allowed a spot in Next Chapter registrations for certain events and will be moved to automatically to the waitlist.If you are registered and realize you cannot make it to the event, please cancel online or call the library to cancel by 9:15 AM on Saturday, November 14 to remain in good standing. The Next Chapter is an in-person event/service for adults of all ages where we offer informative and entertaining events presented by staff, the Friends of Freeman Library, and partners from our community.