Arabic Calligraphy Workshop

 

Introduction to Reed & Ink: Hands-On Arabic Calligraphy Workshop

Join us for an immersive hands-on calligraphy workshop to learn the fundamentals of this ancient art form. Discover the history and concentration behind each stroke. No experience necessary - just bring your attention and an open heart!

Date: September 20th 10am - 4pm

Location: Islamic Society of Central Delaware (777 S. Little Creek Rd)

$10 fee

Limited seats available


The Artist: Drawn to the mysterious and elegant forms of classical Arabic calligraphy, Pablo Casado, aka Khalid, found himself scouring the internet to learn more. His search led him to meet the esteemed Nuria Garcia Masip, a fellow Spaniard, but residing in Paris, who had trained with the best artists in this field. Meeting her opened up doors to worlds that he could have never imagined. After six years of training, traveling and relentlessly practicing, he received his icacet, or license, in Istanbul.


Now a master in his own right, Khalid brings a unique perspective to the art of Arabic calligraphy. Khalid pours over the details of compositions and plays with lines and dots, poetry and sacred verse, in unexpected ways, but always maintaining the integrity of the classical form, in letter and manner.
Khalid teaches and exhibits internationally. You can view his works most recently at exhibitions such as the Biennial in Sharjah, Medina in Saudi Arabia, Barcelona, Washington DC and most recently Mexico City.