Reed & Ink: Arabic Script Calligraphy with Nuria Garcia Masip – G25090310
Calligraphy is one of the most significant artistic expressions in many great civilizations. More than just writing, it conveys meaning through text and form, inspiring viewers to read or reflect on the layers of meaning within each stroke, letter, and composition. This workshop offers participants an introduction to Arabic script calligraphy, exploring its traditional tools, materials, letterforms, and fundamental principles of composition.
Participants will learn how calligraphy combines art and language, gaining hands-on experience with essential techniques. The workshop will also include a special visit to Dar al Islam, a cultural and educational complex designed by the world-renowned architect Hasan Fathy. This visit will provide insight into the architectural beauty and artistic heritage that complement the essence of calligraphy.
Instructor
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Nuria Garcia MasipNuria Garcia Masip is a professional calligrapher based in France. She pursued her calligraphic studies under master calligraphers Mohamed Zakariya (Washington D.C.), Hasan Celebi and Davut Bektas (Istanbul). After seven years of training, she received her diploma (ijazah) in the thuluth and naskh scripts signed by her three teachers in 2007. She holds a Masters in Art History from Sorbonne University, France, where she is currently working on her doctoral dissertation on mobile calligraphic panels. She has won prestigious prices in international calligraphy competitions and her work forms part of various private and museum collections. She has also organized numerous workshops and conferences on this art to promote the art of calligraphy internationally. Her work is firmly rooted in the classical school of calligraphy and she enjoys preserving the techniques and materials of the tradition. www.nuriaart.com