Past Workshops

Sikka 2024: Calligraphic Forms

Ibrahim Zaki

Enter the fantastic world of storytelling using Arabic script. In this workshop, artist Ibrahim Zaki shares the stories of different Arabic scripts that have been created, developed and formed in outs...

Riso Calligraphy

Ibrahim Zaki

Join artist, illustrator and calligrapher, Ibraheem Khamayseh for a workshop using Arabic scripts with the Tashkeel RISO ME-9350E; a machine that uses eco-friendly, soybean oil-based ink for high-spee...

Dubai Design Week 2022: Calligraphic Forms

Ibrahim Zaki

Enter the fantastic world of storytelling using Arabic script. In this Tashkeel workshop, calligraphy artist Ibraheem Khamayseh shares the stories of different Arabic scripts that have been created, d...

Introduction to Naskh Script

Uday Al Araji

Please note that this workshop will be held in Arabic. Learn the ancient Arabic calligraphy script Naskh with calligrapher Uday Al-Araji, who will present an overview of its ancient and contemporary ...

Telling Stories: Arabic script and the Risograph

Ibrahim Zaki

Join this introductory course as Ibraheem Khamayseh introduces you to both Arabic calligraphy and Risograph printing.

Winter Camp 2019: Silkscreen Totes (12 - 14 years)

Ibrahim Zaki

Join Tashkeel's very own Ibraheem Khamayseh as you create your own calligraphic forms through collage, and prepare them for silk screen printing. Participants will learn about Arabic calligraphy varia...

Winter Camp 2019: SilkScreen Totes (8 - 11 years)

Ibrahim Zaki

Join Tashkeel's very own Ibraheem Khamayseh as you create your own calligraphic forms through collage, and prepare them for silk screen printing. Participants will learn about Arabic calligraphy varia...

Winter Camp 2019 (12 - 14 years)

Sign up for a series of creative workshops this winter at the Tashkeel Winter Camp. Sessions are focused on making activities that foster creative and critical thinking. The workshops engage participa...

Winter Camp 2019 (8 - 11 years)

Sign up for a series of creative workshops this winter at the Tashkeel Winter Camp. Sessions are focused on making activities that foster creative and critical thinking. The workshops engage participa...

Khatt Foundation: Arabic Lettering

Khatt Foundation, Dr. Huda Smitshuijzen AbiFarès

(2 sessions) Discover the expressive possibilities of lettering using the Arabic script with Huda Smitshuijzen-AbiFarès. Create a word, exploring letterforms that can later be extended to a typeface d...

Khatt Foundation: Advanced Arabic Typeface Design

Dr. Huda Smitshuijzen AbiFarès, Khajag Apelian, Khatt Foundation

Suitable for experienced designers wanting to learn new type design authoring tools. Join Huda Smitshuijzen- AbiFarès, Naïma Ben Ayed, Khajag Apelian and Georg Seifert to expand character sets and fin...

Introduction to Classic Calligraphy (Latin Script)

John Marsland

Learn the basics of calligraphy forms in Latin, exploring letter forms, terms and the common letter types. Participants will be guided by the instructor John Marsland on constructing a foundation to b...