The Khat Space is a series of workshops that are designed to facilitate The Bustan Khat’s efforts in creating awareness on the practice of the Islamic calligraphy through the many contextual lenses that this discipline of study covers.
The Beauty of Arabic Calligraphy Fonts; A Practical Introduction
Description
This workshop brings with it an introductory theme and will cover the practical aspects of the different traditional Islamic Calligraphy fonts (Riq’ah/Diwani/Diwani Jali/Nasta’liq/Naskh/Thuluth/Maghribi/Kufi mushafi) that is still in practice today. The distinct writing style for each font along with its usage in history will be highlighted while the participants explores writing selected strokes of each font. The aim for this workshop is to open the doors of heightened appreciation for the different type of fonts. Participants will be able to bring back their own writings and notes.
Participants
Anyone above the age of 13.
No background of writing Arabic is required.
Timing
Date: 13 December 2017 (Wednesday)
Time: 6.00 pm – 8:30 pm
Venue
The Bustan Khat Centre
405A Changi Road ( Near Kembangan MRT )
Singapore 419857
Fees
$35 (Public)
$25 (The Bustan Khat’s current students)
Fees are inclusive of loaning of calligraphy tools
Registration
https://tinyurl.com/khatspacefontsintro
A minimum of 5 participants to proceed with a session.
Maghribi script artwork; An introduction
Description
This guided workshop will cover the fundamentals of the Maghribi script and the usage of the wooden pen through the makings of an artwork. It is designed to let participants have a break form their busy schedule and experience something new with Arabic Calligraphy. Participants will be able to bring back their artwork at the end of the workshop.
Participants
Anyone above the age of 13.
No background of writing Arabic is required.
Timing
Date: 17 December 2017 (Sunday)
Time: 10 am – 1 pm (3 hours)
Venue
The Bustan Khat Centre
405A Changi Road ( Near Kembangan MRT )
Singapore 419857
Fees
$65 (Inclusive of tools set)
$50 (Rental of tools set)
Registration
https://tinyurl.com/Khatspace-Maghribi
A minimum of 5 participants to proceed with a session.
Artwork for Juniors
Description
A session specially prepared for juniors to explore the world of Islamic Calligraphy. It is a hands on sessions for kids to create their own Arabic Calligraphy canvas artwork by incorporating the interesting Kufi script. They will also be able to bring home an artwork done by themselves with the guidance of our experienced calligraphers.
Participant
Tweens from 9 – 12 years old.
Duration
Date : 14 December 2017, Sunday
Time: 3 PM – 5 PM (2 hours)
Venue
The Bustan Khat
405A Changi Road ( Near Kembangan MRT )
Singapore 419857
Payment
Fees: $50
*Inclusive of tools rentals
Registration
https://tinyurl.com/KhatSpaceJR
A minimum of 5 participants to proceed with a session.