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Our mission is to improve mental wellbeing through our workshops and experiences. We curate our teachers and hosts carefully to ensure that they are of high quality.
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Enjoy an introduction to writing Arabic letters at this calligraphy workshop series.
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What you'll do
Date: Saturdays, 12th October – 14th December 2024*Time: 10 am – 1 pm Duration: 9 weeksFee: £325 (includes materials)Class Size: Min. 4 – Max.12 StudentsInstructor: Gulnaz Fatima MahboobLocation: 10 Maple Street W1T 5HA (Nearest tube stations: Warren Street and Goodge Street)*Please note that there will be no class on November 2nd.Entry RequirementsCourse OverviewThe FACE-TO-FACE 8-week course introduces you to ‘Hüsn-i hat’ – the practise of beautiful writing according to the Ottoman tradition on Saturdays. This is a practical introduction to Islamic/Arabic writing and provides participants with a step-by-step guide to writing the Arabic letters in the Nesih/Naskh script. This course will cover the historical perspective of Ottoman calligraphy and an overview of the traditional teaching methods and materials. Throughout the course, students will be guided by the master calligrapher Gulnaz Fatima Mahboob, an Islamic Calligrapher (hattat), authorised and classically trained in Istanbul by the renowned Grand Master Hasan Çelebi, with demonstrations and feedback.Methods of TeachingThe course will be taught according to the traditional training and the educational model used in Istanbul, which has remained largely unchanged for hundreds of years.Disclaimer
- The course is taught in English, but some terminology used may be in Turkish.
- The course is not an Arabic language or grammar course. The focus is on learning the form of the letters. It is the study of a traditional Islamic Art – Hüsn-i-hat (Islamic Calligraphy).
- In the event a lesson is cancelled, the lesson will be added at the end of the course. We advise students to keep two weeks free from the course end date.
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What you'll get
Assessment & Certification- There will be an evaluation at the end of the course.
- Students will receive a hand-out at the beginning of the course about the terms used in this art and feedback throughout the duration of the course to track improvement.
- A digital certificate of attendance or completion certificate will be issued at the end of the course.
Knowledge required
- You must be 18+ to attend the course.
- The course is open to people of all abilities and backgrounds including those who have an interest in writing.
- Prior experience in calligraphy is not necessary.
- No knowledge of written or spoken Arabic is required.
What to bring
Required Equipment & Materials- All materials for the course will be provided by the Institute.
- Students seeking additional materials can either purchase them independently or from the Institute (if in stock)
Session repeats
This class series runs over 9 consecutive sessions, at the same time every week.
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Yunus Emre Institute was established as a foundation in 2007 with a specific aim to promote the history, culture and language of Turkey. It was named after the famous 14th century Poet Yunus Emre.
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