Event:

Arabic Calligraphy Workshop 8.0

5 May 2012
9 Jun 2012

‫Following the success of the previous workshops, we are aiming to delve further into the possible re-integration of Arabic Calligraphy in our cultural identity. We are pleased to announce yet another workshop for amateurs and anyone interested in Arabic

poster - Hussein Alazaat

ورشة الخط العربي الثامنة ، من ٥ أيار الى ٩ حزيران ٢٠١٢
Arabic Calligraphy Workshop 8.0 (From May 5th to Jun 9th 2012)

بعد النجاح الذي حققته ورشات العمل السابقة، نقدم لكم الورشة الجديدة للخط العربي باشراف الخطاط السوري الاستاذ: صالح نسب.
سوف نغوص سوية الى أعماق هذا الفن الاصيل والمظهر البصري الواضح لثقافتنا العربية بطريقة سلسة وتفاعلية، يستفيد منها الهواة والمبتدؤون، وكذلك ستضيف الكثير من الغنى والخبرة للمتخصصين والفنانين البصريين.

ستكون ورشة العمل لهذه المرة بشكل دورتين منفصلتين:

١. الدورة العامة:

شاملة ومكثفة. وسيتم التركيز فيها على معظم انواع الخطوط العربية الاصيلة بالاضافة الى التعريف عن الخطوط البائدة القديمة.. ستكون الدورة ٦ حصص، مدة كل حصة ساعتان، كل سبت في أحد المواعيد التالية:

- حصة صباحية: من ١٠:٣٠ الى ١٢:٣٠ ظهرا

- حصة مسائية: من ٥:٣٠ الى ٧:٣٠ مساءا

رسوم الاشتراك: ٧٥ دينار (تشمل كافة الادوات والاحبار والاقلام الخاصة)

٢. الدورة المتخصصة في الخط الديواني:

نفرد هذه المرة دورة متخصصة للخط الديواني، بشكل مركز ومفصل، ستكون الدورة ٦ حصص، مدة كل حصة ساعتان، كل سبت في المواعيد التالية:

- من ٢:٣٠ الى ٤:٣٠ بعد العصر

رسوم الاشتراك: ٧٥ دينار (تشمل كافة الادوات والاحبار والاقلام الخاصة)

The worksop will be in two courses:

1. Comprehensive Course:

An Abbreviated course, focusing on studying and practicing the existing and extinct types and styles of Arabic calligraphy. The course is made of 6 sessions; each one is 2 hours long on Saturdays. The participants have the option to choose from the following time slots:

a. Morning session from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM

b. Evening session from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM

Fees: JD 75 (All the tools, inks and specialized pens are included)

2. Diwani Course:

An intensive course, made in 6 sessions; each one is 2 hours long on Saturdays, focusing only on the Diwani style in the following time:

a. Evening session from 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM

Fees: JD 75 (All the tools, inks and specialized pens are included)

The main objectives of the workshop:

› Reflect upon the beauty of Arabic Lettering.

› To be introduced the techniques of writing, tools and the materials related to calligraphy.

› Define of the usages of Arabic Calligraphy as a modern art form and the role of calligraphy in contemporary design.

› Briefly look at the development of calligraphy through history, and discuss proposed methods for future development.

› Study and experiment with the existing and extinct types of Arabic calligraphy.

› Explore closely the main Arabic Calligraphy styles and schools

Notes:

› Every participant will be provided with all the necessary tools and equipments; Paper, Calligraphy ink, Calligraphy pens (Reeds), Special writing notepads & detailed booklet for each session.

› Participants will receive a certificate upon the completion of the workshop.

› A chance to create an individual calligraphic artwork will be given to the participants

› There are limited places, please make sure to book early. Reservation to be carried out through email or by phone. Please make sure of the most suitable time slot for you prior to booking.

› Arabic is the main language used in the workshop.

› All the classes will be held at the Wild Jordan Cafe, Jabal Amman. – Visit www.wildjordancafe.com/

Subscription and payment at:

› Wild Jordan Cafe, Jabal Amman. – Visit www.wildjordancafe.com/

(Daily except friday from 12pm to 6pm)

- For booking and inquiry please call:

Mr. Saleh Nasab , mobile: +962 79 5434 511 | email: salehnasab@gmail.com

- Links about the previous workshops:

andfaraway.net/blog/2008/04/21/week-one-getting-aquainted-with-letters/

andfaraway.net/blog/2008/04/27/week-two-practicing-forms/

sha3teely.com/?p=772

amman.lustknaben.com/?p=171

www.360east.com/?p=946

fann3arabi.wordpress.com/2008/04/22/the-splendor-of-arabic-calligraphy-workshop/

www.khtt.net/artefact-4089-en.html

sha3teely.com/?p=821

andfaraway.net/blog/2008/07/08/calligraphy-20/

www.khtt.net/artefact-5703-en.html

andfaraway.net/blog/2008/09/18/interested-in-arabic-calligraphy/