Have you and your kids driven by the Museum of the Future and marveled at how it's decorated with the Arabic alphabet? Are they intrigued as to how to recreate the art yourself? Here's their opportunity to learn how to draw this beautiful art form!
Habib is a renowned artist and calligrapher proficient in 5 Arabic scripts: Riqqa, Kufi, Diwani, Nastaleeq and Thuluth. In these private 1 hour lessons, he will guide them through the drawing process and provide various practice opportunities for them to master Arabic calligraphy.
Choose between 1, 5 or 10 sessions, and rebook as often as required to reach the desired goals. Beginners can choose the 5-session package while students with previous experience in Arabic calligraphy choose the 10-session package.
Course Outline:
- Introduction to calligraphy
- Types of Arabic fonts
- Types of Qalam (dip pens)
- How to use and angle the Qalam
- How to draw each letter
- How to structure each letter and connect them together
- Practice and refine calligraphy
- Short review of all the letters
- History of your chosen style of Arabic calligraphy
- Types of Qalams (from different countries)
- Creating more complex strokes
- Half shapes of each letter
- How to combine the various skills together
- Practice and refine calligraphy
About the Instructor:
Habib ur Rehman is one of the most celebrated calligraphers in Karachi and one of the most versatile. He graduated with a Fine Arts Diploma from Mehran Institute of Arts & Crafts and has over a decade of experience as an artist, along with a variety of careers as a creative graphics designer and physics lecturer. His collective experience represents 12+ years of work.
Materials:
- Students must bring calligraphy ink, bamboo Qalam (dip pen), and an art card glossy (350 grams). The instructor will inform you where to purchase them upon booking
Validity Period:
All sessions are valid for 4 months upon booking
Age Requirements:
12 - 17 years old
Additional Info:
- A certificate will be provided after the completion of the sessions
Location:
At Your Premise
within the following areas:
Al Karama, Bur Dubai, Deira, Al Rigga, Business Bay, Al Barsha, Barsha Heights, Internet City, Jumeriah Lake Towers, Discovery Gardens, Dubai Marina, JBR
Dubai
