Khatt Foundation: Arabic Lettering

Ended - Saturday 16 November 2019

Schedule:

Date: 15 & 16 November 2019
Time: 2 - 8 PM

Capacity:

18 spaces left

Location:

Tashkeel Nad Al Sheba

Fees:

AED 760.95 (+VAT)

Please note that fees are non-refundable.

Khatt Banner Beginners 1500 X 844

The workshop will involve hands-on drawing and experimentation with various styles and writing techniques. It will introduce the participants to the expressive possibilities of lettering using the Arabic script. The focus will be on creating a word and exploring certain letterforms, a manner of sketching for a potential later extended typeface design project or logotype.

Instruction will include for the advanced level the following:
— Historical presentation on Arabic calligraphic and vernacular styles
— Arabic graphic visual language
— Arabic lettering techniques
— Arabic lettering adaptations

Opening Hours

Tashkeel Alserkal
Makerspace, Unit 89, Alserkal Avenue
Sat-Thu 10am – 7pm
(closed Fridays & public holidays).

Tashkeel Nad Al Sheba
Nad Al Sheba 1
Temporarily closed for renovation


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