ABOUT US  UPCOMING EVENTS The Armenian Institute is dedicated to making Armenian culture and history a living experience through innovative programmes, educational resources, workshops, academic events, exhibits and performances. The Institute is a UK Registered Charity No. 1088410. CONTACT US Our office and library are located on the lower floor of Nevart Gulbenkian Hall, Iverna Gardens, London W8 6TP. (Nearest tube: High Street Kensington) Address for correspondence: 7 Hollingbourne Road LONDON SE24 9NB Tel: 020 7978 9104 Email: info@armenianinstitute.org.uk Become a valued Friend, Patron or Benefactor of the Armenian Institute. Click here to join the Armenian Institute. Friends, Patrons and Benefactors of the Institute will receive a regular Bulletin about activities and events as well as an annual publication with original, invited articles. In addition, they will benefit from priority booking and a discount on entrance tickets (including one guest). Your support will make it possible to implement a wide range of exciting activities for all ages.   Paregentan Ball, February 2008 Manti Workshop, October 2007 Rita Koundarjian and Sirarpie Manoukian, chefs LANGUAGE TUITION AT THE ARMENIAN INSTITUTE West Armenian Course (Beginner Level) Wednesday, 10 September 2008, 7:15 pm 10 weeks. Teacher: Ms Rita Koundarjian West Armenian Course (Intermediate Level) Wednesday, 1 October 2008, 7:45 pm 10 weeks. Teacher: Ms Sossi Yeretzian West Armenian Course (Advanced Level)Wednesday, 10 September 2008, 6:00 pm 10 weeks. Teacher: Ms Rita Koundarjian East Armenian Course (Beginner Level) Monday, 8 September 2008, 6:30 pm 10 weeks. Teacher: Dr Gagik Stepan-Sarkissian. East Armenian Course (Intermediate to Advanced Level Conversation) Monday, 8 September 2008, 8:00 pm 10 weeks. Teacher: Dr Gagik Stepan-Sarkissian. All courses will emphasise conversational skills alongside reading/writing simple texts. Weekly tuition sessions last 1.5 hours. Each course will be offered subject to a minimum of 4 students registering per term. Fee: £150 per term. Armenian Institute Library N. Gulbenkian Hall Iverna Gardens London W8 (Tube: High Street Kensington) For more information, please contact info@armenianinstitute.org.uk

ONGOING PROJECTS LINKS  LIBRARY  ARCHIVE   Detail from a painting by Hermineh Keshish The Armenian Institute has a varied series of events and projects which continue regularly from year to year. They range from community oriented festivals and public interest lectures to scholarly research. Arts & Poetry Lecture Series Armenian Studies Group Books & Publications Book Launches Language Workshops & Classes Dinner in the Village Square *The Armenian Church and Community Council of Great Britain www.accc.org.uk *Traditional Armenian liturgical chant www.akn-chant.org *Black Angel: A Life of Arshile Gorky www.arshile-gorky.com *Centre for Armenian Information & Advice www.caia.org.uk *Armenian community online with news, chat, profiles, etc. www.cilicia.com *Armenian history, culture, art, religion and genocide www.hyeetch.nareg.com.au *Traditional Armenian folk songs www.kotchnak.org *Armenian music, films, books, gifts and art www.narek.com The Institute library includes works on Armenia, the diaspora and neighbouring peoples and countries. The core of the library is based on the collections of Prof. Charles Dowsett and author Mischa Kudian. The library and its resources will be available to the public through visits and over the internet. The Children's Corner is a welcoming space for reading, listening and creating.  Bilingual storytelling and puppetry are planned for the future. For further information, please contact Dr. Gagik Stepan-Sarkissian, research supervisor and librarian at info@armenianinstitute.org.uk Armenian Institute News Armenian Institute Bulletin Events Reports      Identities Without Borders International Conference      Layered Lives Exhibition, Lectures and Workshops