Dates
New Dates to be confirmed for 2021
Overview
Joining the Dots - A foundation in the Arabic script
A 6 session foundation course in Arabic and Islamic calligraphy, focused on the Naksh script using classical tools.
Intention of the course ~ to introduce a group of 18 students to Islamic and Arabic Calligraphy, with a main focus on the practical aspects and creation of Islamic Calligraphy using classical tools, enabling them to use the tools and methods with confidence as well as be able to teach others in the method and discipline.
Specifics ~ This is a 6 session comprehensive and step-by-step course to learn the Naskh script from absolute scratch composed of weekly lessons lasting up to 1 hour, with practice exercises and homework to complete between lessons to support and advance the skills learnt in the lesson. The participants will also complete a personal project during the course, at least one piece of Calligraphic Art suitable for framing and/or exhibition.
Attendance on the course along with ample practice and completing of the homework will result in the participants exhibiting confidence and competence in the Naskh style of Arabic Calligraphy by the end of the course. They will be ready to start creating their own calligraphy artwork and have a good foundation to teach it to others.
Schedule
Session 1: Introduction – Learning Method, Tools, Dynamics of the pen, Introduction to the Dot, Letters Aleph to ‘Ain.
Session 2: Letters Fa to Hamza, Sample sentence scripting.
Session 3: Joining letters, Sentence scripting, Composing Calligraphic Art - Scaling, Dimensions, Measurements.
Session 4: Refining and guidance in writing script. Project Introduction ~ Planning and drafting masterpieces.
Session 5: Composing Calligraphic Art - Advanced scaling, dimensions, measurements.
Session 6: Project and course conclusion.
Registration
Cost: £30pp (Heavily subsidised by Lote Tree Foundation)
Registration: Click here (Eventbrite)