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Course on the “thuluth” style of Arabic calligraphy
From July 11, 2016 until July 14, 2016from 5:00-8:00 p.m.
MADRID
Casa Árabe headquarters in Madrid (at Calle Alcalá, 62)
from 5:00-8:00 p.m.
Prior registration required
This workshop will be given by Pablo Casado during the second week of July
Casa Árabe is offering yet another calligraphy course in which participants will get to learn about and gain more in-depth knowledge of the art of Arabic calligraphy and its different forms in the style known as “thuluth” (meaning “one-third”), 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.
The course, which will be taught in Spanish, is open to all types of people. No prior knowledge of the Arabic language or any past calligraphy practice is necessary. With 12 hours of class time in all, the course will be divided into three-hour sessions from 5:00-8:00 p.m., Monday, July 11 through Thursday, July 14.
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 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.
Pablo Casado
Born in Madrid in 1982, the city where he grew up and received his academic training, 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 art form 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 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 Istanbul. 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.
The number of participants is limited to a maximum of 15 people. Those interested must send an e-mail message to pablocb2009@live.com by July 1. You will then be told the account number into which you must deposit payment for registration. Message topic: Calligraphy Course + Full Name. 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).
