Start your Arabic calligraphy journey with Islamic Artist and calligrapher Muhammad Waqas. Learn about the history of Islamic Art and its evolution. In this in-person beginner course of Arabic calligraphy script “Thuluth”, Waqas will introduce you to all the Arabic letters and how they should be written with their correct proportions and scales. Learn about the rich history and significance behind Arabic calligraphy, using a traditional bamboo pen and dot system to form words on the page.

Waqas begins by introducing the types of tools and paper needed for the course. Practice with some drawing exercises to warm up and explore the basic shapes that are the foundation for creating any letter.

Let’s embark on this journey together and discover your hidden talent and your connection between hand and heart when you practice Arabic calligraphy.

Course Details

Age group: 15+
Course duration: 6 weeks
Class duration: 1 class per week for 90 minutes
Class delivery: In-Person
Course material: (included in course fee)
– Bamboo Qalams (Pen) 2Nos.
– Calligraphy Ink – 1No.
– Practice Workbook – 1No.
– Calligraphy Pencil – 1No.
– Design sheets for the final project

When:
Course starts: 9 June, 2024 (Sunday) at 10am
Course ends: 14 July, 2024 (Sunday)

Where:
Botany Library
Botany Town Centre
Level 1, Botany Town Centre Sunset Terrace East Tāmaki588, Chapel Road, East Tāmaki, Auckland 2013

Participants: Up to 15 students per class (Min. 10)

Note:

  1. This course is for both Male and Females
  2. Calligraphy material will be provided in the first class. InShaAllah!
  3. After you have purchased this course, you will receive the registration form by email. Please complete and submit the form asap.
  4. Please mention your name in reference when making the payment.
  5. If there are less than 10 registrations, we may not be able to conduct the course and we will refund the money.
  6. The fee will be fully refundable if we are unable to deliver the course due to any unforeseen circumstances
  7. If you want to withdraw from the course prior to the commencement of course, you can withdraw one week before start of the course. We will deduct $25 admin fee and refund the balance amount.
  8. You will receive the registration form by email after you have purchased this course