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Course on “thuluth” style Arabic calligraphy
From June 14, 2017 until July 12, 2017The workshop will be held on the dates of July 15, 16, 22 and 23.
MADRID
Casa Árabe headquarters (at Calle Alcalá, 62).
The workshop will be held on the dates of July 15, 16, 22 and 23.
You must register in advance.
Pablo Casado is offering yet another workshop over two weekends in the month of July. You may register until July 10.
Casa Árabe is offering this new calligraphy course, in which participants will get the chance to become very familiar with the art of Arabic calligraphy and its different forms in the “thuluth” style (“sülüs” in Turkish), one of the main classical styles in Arabic writing. They will learn about the proportions of the letters and the rules to be followed, as well as the steps to take in order to produce a final calligraphy work.
Course contents:
Introduction to traditional teaching methods, both Turkish and Arab
Introduction to the use of materials and learning how to use them properly
Introduction to the letters and their forms, using practical calligraphy exercises
Preparation of a final piece or work in accordance with classical models
The course is given in Spanish and is open to all types of people. No prior knowledge of the Arabic language or any past practice in calligraphy is necessary. The course will be divided into three-hour sessions, lasting from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. on the two weekends of July 15 and 23 (in other words, on the dates of July 15, 16, 22 and 23).
The registration price is 120 euros and includes the materials you need for the workshop (calligraphic pen, ink and paper). The participants may keep the materials when the course ends.
Course contents:
Introduction to traditional teaching methods, both Turkish and Arab
Introduction to the use of materials and learning how to use them properly
Introduction to the letters and their forms, using practical calligraphy exercises
Preparation of a final piece or work in accordance with classical models
The course is given in Spanish and is open to all types of people. No prior knowledge of the Arabic language or any past practice in calligraphy is necessary. The course will be divided into three-hour sessions, lasting from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. on the two weekends of July 15 and 23 (in other words, on the dates of July 15, 16, 22 and 23).
The registration price is 120 euros and includes the materials you need for the workshop (calligraphic pen, ink and paper). The participants may keep the materials when the course ends.
Image: Pablo Casado
The number of participants is limited to a maximum
of 15. Those interested must send an e-mail message by July 10 to
pablocb2009@live.com. You will then be informed of the account into
which you must deposit payment for registration. Message topic:
Calligraphy Course + First and Last Names. The message should include a
brief explanation of the candidate’s profile, mentioning any prior
knowledge of the Arabic language and/or calligraphy (maximum of 15
lines).
Pablo Casado
Born in Madrid in 1982, the city where he grew up and received his academic training. He always felt a special attraction towards the forms of Arabic calligraphy, but it was not until the year of 2008 that he was able to come into contact with the calligraphic pen for the first time, having attended a brief introductory course on calligraphy in the Nesih style. A few days of practice were enough to arouse a great interest towards this form of art in him, and he soon felt the need to receive as much knowledge as possible from a true master who could teach him each and every one of its finer details.
It was then that he met the well-known and highly acknowledged calligrapher Nuria García, who would become his mentor and teacher. With her help, he traveled to Istanbul for the first time in the year of 2009, and thanks to her he was able to meet his own masters. This is how he began to write his first lessons, with their help, and with the help of master calligrapher (khattat) Davut Bektas, and always under the supervision of master Hassan Çelebi. Approximately two years later, be also began to receive lessons from khattat master Ferhat Kurlu, who, along with Nuria García, would become one of his most influential teachers.
In 2014, after having fully devoted himself to learning this art, he received his icazet or calligraphy diploma in the thuluth and nesih styles at the IRCICA (Center for Research of Islamic History, Art and Culture). In the end, his diploma was signed by master calligraphers Hassan Çelebi, Ferhat Kurlu and Nuria García.
At present, he continues to travel to Istanbul regularly and spends long periods of time there so that he will not lose contact with his masters and to be able to continue learning and perfecting this art.
Pablo Casado’s website
Born in Madrid in 1982, the city where he grew up and received his academic training. He always felt a special attraction towards the forms of Arabic calligraphy, but it was not until the year of 2008 that he was able to come into contact with the calligraphic pen for the first time, having attended a brief introductory course on calligraphy in the Nesih style. A few days of practice were enough to arouse a great interest towards this form of art in him, and he soon felt the need to receive as much knowledge as possible from a true master who could teach him each and every one of its finer details.
It was then that he met the well-known and highly acknowledged calligrapher Nuria García, who would become his mentor and teacher. With her help, he traveled to Istanbul for the first time in the year of 2009, and thanks to her he was able to meet his own masters. This is how he began to write his first lessons, with their help, and with the help of master calligrapher (khattat) Davut Bektas, and always under the supervision of master Hassan Çelebi. Approximately two years later, be also began to receive lessons from khattat master Ferhat Kurlu, who, along with Nuria García, would become one of his most influential teachers.
In 2014, after having fully devoted himself to learning this art, he received his icazet or calligraphy diploma in the thuluth and nesih styles at the IRCICA (Center for Research of Islamic History, Art and Culture). In the end, his diploma was signed by master calligraphers Hassan Çelebi, Ferhat Kurlu and Nuria García.
At present, he continues to travel to Istanbul regularly and spends long periods of time there so that he will not lose contact with his masters and to be able to continue learning and perfecting this art.
Pablo Casado’s website