Launch event: Sat 25 April / 12-10pm / Sad 25 Ebrill

Exhibition: Tue 28 April — Sun 28 June
Arddangosfa: Maw 28 Ebrill — Sul 28 Mehefin

For two months, The Garage (a stone’s throw from the front of Chapter) will be dramatically transformed into a meeting place, hire space, library and café, designed in Hajjaj’s inimitable ‘style of the souk’ featuring an eclectic array of tables, lamps, stools, pouffs and lanterns.

Le Salon will be open between 1pm and 3pm Tuesday - Saturday. You are invited to relax, use the specialist Arabic library, access our free wireless network, watch films with a North African twist and drink traditional mint tea. Le Salon will host a number of events including traditional North African music workshops, Dj–ing workshops (with DJ Ucef), art crits and classes, a series of North African baking sessions with artist Rhabab Gazoul, Arabic literature sessions, belly dancing and capoeira demonstrations and much, much more.

The space is also available to hire for groups or organizations and is free of charge. If you are interested in using Le Salon please contact the visual arts team on 029 2031 1050 or lesalon@chapter.org.

3pm - Relaxation workshop with Amina Annabi
7pm - DJ U-Cef
8pm - Amina Annabi (with Karim Kaissa)
9pm - DJ U-Cef

Fresh Mint Tea and Baklava will be served throughout the day

Dance Weekend: Sat 9 + Sun 10 May / Sad 9 + Sul 10 Mai

Saturday 9 May
10-11.30am - Afro - Brazilian dance workshop led by Patua Dance
1-2.30pm - Belly dancing with Hannah Corr  
Sunday 10 May
11am-1pm - Indian dance workshop led by India Dance Wales

Music Weekend: Sat 13 + Sun 14 June / Sad 13 + Sul 14 Mehefin

Saturday 13 June
10am - 12pm - Singing workshop with Rabab Ghazoul
1.30-2.30pm - African drumming workshop led by Peter Smith
7-9.30pm - Sync in the Souk - Re:sound are four musicians and sound artists who will be performing to a selection of short silent films from the Middle East and North Africa, including early work by Iranian director Abbas Kiarostami
Sunday 14 June
1-4pm - DJ Workshop  

All workshops are mixed ability and are £3 per person per workshop. Places are limited so booking essential to avoid disappointment. To book a place please call 07531 486 886 or email lesalon@chapter.org

Six Glass Fingers Presents: Sounds in the Souk: 19 June, 7-9.30pm

Live acoustic sets from Zeuk, No Thee No Ess, H Hawkline and Richard James
Admission is free but places are limited so arrive early to avoid disappointment.

Ceramics in the Souk led by Huw Raine: Sat 20 + 27 June, 12 - 2pm  

Come and take part in making your very own Moroccan inspired tagine pot.
£5 for both sessions.
Places are limited so booking is essential to avoid disappointment. To book a place please call 07531 486886.

About Hassan Hajjaj

Hajjaj playfully applies new technologies to redefine the imagery of his childhood. He creates installation environments through recycling materials to create objects for everyday use. He arrived in London from Larache in Morocco in his teens and was inspired by the emerging club culture, absorbing the music and styles of reggae, hip hop and world music. Hajjaj’s visual sensibilities led him to enter the world of art and fashion. In 1984, after running clubs and managing bands, he decided to launch RAP , his own clothing and accessories label. Hajjaj designs and produces furniture, clothing (from customised petrol attendant overalls and babouches to hats), photography, interior design and painting and printed canvas work (which can be seen in Assembly: Art in the Bar).

www.hassanhajjaj.com

For more information and to keep up–to–date with events in Le Salon contact the visual arts team on 029 2031 1050, email lesalon@chapter.org or join the Chapter Gallery Facebook group.

Image: Hassan Hajjaj project at The Exchange, Penzance, 2007. Images courtesy The Exchange, Penzance