As we focus on Letter, Word and Text in our 2024 programme, we are delighted to host this one-day Arabic calligraphy workshop with Samar Farooq, a celebrated calligrapher from Essex.
The morning session will include Chinese Arabic Calligraphy (aka Sini). Sini calligraphy dates back to 14th century. The afternoon session will include Kufic Calligraphy. The origin of this script dates back to the era of the Almoravid state in Morocco, and therefore it is also called “Almoravid Kufic”. Both scripts are used in many artistic forms, including writing on mosques and other architecture, inscription on doors and carving on stones/wood etc. Both focus on the beauty and balance of compositions.
The morning session will include:
The afternoon session will include:
More about Samar:
Samar Farooq has a passion for the art of Arabic Calligraphy. She recently has gained Ijazah (Certificate of Mastery) in Kufic script from Fez, Morocco. She also specialises in Chinese Arabic Calligraphy after studying under the esteemed guidance of Master Calligrapher Hajinoor Deen of China. For her, calligraphy serves as a way of “purification of soul” and she wishes to inspire others the same way. She has held many workshops at prestigious organisations, universities, and retreat centres. By profession, she is a Chartered Accountant and Chartered Tax Advisor.
Follow her art journey online:
Instagram @samar_farooq20
www.samarfarooq.co.uk
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Please note this workshop includes an optional walk through David Parr House.
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