Iranian Music & Arts
Art and Culture Enrichment Classes for All Ages*
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Integral to our holistic educational approach are the programs that provide exposure to Iranian art and culture for all members of the community. We offer separate enrichment classes for kids and adults for a variety of Iranian performing, visual, and creative arts. Please explore the listed options for different age groups (note the minimum age requirements) and contact us if you have any questions.
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Group enrichment classes will meet if the minimum number of enrollments is met.
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The final work of certain kids performing arts classes (such as dance, choir, and theater) can be showcased during the School's annual events.
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*Classes are open to anyone interested, regardless of their enrollment in the Chicago Persian School language classes.
Persian Songs
Like singing? Join to learn beautiful and memorable Persian songsand perform for the school community at the end of the semester.
In-Person Group Class
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Age Group: Kids age 5 and older
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Cost: $350 for 10 Sessions
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Time: Sundays, at 1:40-2:15
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Format: Group Class
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Location: Des Plaines, IL 60016
Iranian Traditional Music: Santoor
Learn to play Santoor from our master musician through comprehensive one-on-one 60-min sessions. Owning the instrument is required.
In-Person Individual Lessons
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Age Group: High School Age and Adults
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Prepaid: $100 for each 60-minute Lesson
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Time (In-Person): Weekday evenings or Sundays
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Format: One-on-One Lessons
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Locations: Des Plaines or Chicago, IL
Iranian Traditional Music: Taar, Setaar, Tanbour
Learn to play Taar, Setaar, or Tanbour from the master musician, Mr. Bahram Khani, Owning the instrument is required.
In-Person Individual Lessons
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Age Group: High School Age and Adults
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Pre-paid: $450 for 10, 25-minute Lessons
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Time (In-Person): Sundays, 11:00 to 2:30 PM
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Format: One-on-One Lessons
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Locations: Des Plaines, IL 60016
Modern Persian Calligraphy Art
Learn various Persian calligraphy techniques from our master artists, and apply it to novel artistic creations.
In-Person Group Classes
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Age Group: Adult (familiar with Persian script)
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Cost: $450 for 10 one-hour Sessions
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Time: Sundays, 11:00 or 12:30
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Format: Group Class
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Locations: Des Plaines, IL 60016
Painting / Modern Persian Miniature Drawing
Learn from the master artist, Mr. Payman Shaykholeslam, offering group in-Person or online lessons for adults, from beginner through advanced.
In-Person Group Classes
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Age Group: High School Age and Adults
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Cost: $450 for 10 Sessions
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Time (In-Person): Sundays, at 11:30 AM
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Format: Group Class
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Location: Des Plaines, IL 60016