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Course on “thuluth” style Arabic calligraphy
From June 10, 2015 until June 30, 2015From July 6-9, 1:30-5:00 p.m.
MADRID
Casa Árabe headquarters (at Calle Alcalá, 62).
From July 6-9, 1:30-5:00 p.m.
Prior registration required.
The number of participants is limited to a maximum of 15. Those
interested must send an e-mail message by June 30 to
pablocb2009@live.com. You will then be informed of the account into
which you must deposit payment for registration. Message topic:
Calligraphy Course + Full Name With a brief explanation of the
candidate’s profile, including prior knowledge (if any) of the Arabic
language and/or calligraphy (maximum of 15 lines).
June 30 is the deadline to sign up for this workshop given by Pablo Casado. It will be held from July 6-9 in Madrid.
Casa Árabe is offering this calligraphy course, in which participants will become more familiar with the art of Arabic calligraphy and its different forms. They will receive an introduction to the “thuluth” style, one of the main classical styles in Arabic writing. They will learn about the proportions of the letters and the rules, as well as the steps to follow in order to produce a final calligraphy work.
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 any interested. No prior knowledge of the Arabic language or any past calligraphy practice is necessary. The course will be given in four sessions lasting three hours each. They will be held from July 6-9 from 1:30-5:00 p.m., with a half-hour break for lunch. The registration price is 120 euros and includes the materials required for the workshop (calligraphic pen, ink and paper).
Pablo Casado
Born in Madrid in 1982, the city where he grew up and received his academic training, Mr. Casado 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, always under the supervision of master Hassan Çelebi. Approximately two years later, he 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 Sülüs 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 can continue learning and perfecting this art.
Pablo Casado’s website
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 any interested. No prior knowledge of the Arabic language or any past calligraphy practice is necessary. The course will be given in four sessions lasting three hours each. They will be held from July 6-9 from 1:30-5:00 p.m., with a half-hour break for lunch. The registration price is 120 euros and includes the materials required for the workshop (calligraphic pen, ink and paper).
Pablo Casado
Born in Madrid in 1982, the city where he grew up and received his academic training, Mr. Casado 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, always under the supervision of master Hassan Çelebi. Approximately two years later, he 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 Sülüs 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 can continue learning and perfecting this art.
Pablo Casado’s website
