Introduction to the Art of Calligraphy with Khalid Casado
| When | Thursday, April 9, 2026 from 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM |
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| Where | Special Collections Presentation Space Hatcher Library South, Sixth Floor, Room 660D View building informationView floor plan |
| Registration | Register to attend |
| Event type | Workshop/Seminar |
Get a brief overview of the history of the art of calligraphy, become acquainted with the tools used, and try using a reed pen while beginning a traditional lesson in sülüs (thuluth) script, a form of Arabic calligraphy. Please register, as this workshop is limited to 20 participants.
Pablo Casado, born in Madrid, Spain, always felt a special attraction toward the shapes of Arabic calligraphy, but didn't encounter the reed pen until 2008, when he attended a brief introductory course on Naskh (nesih) calligraphy. He traveled to Istanbul for the first time in 2009, studied extensively under calligraphy masters, and in 2014, after devoting himself completely to learning this art, he received his icazet or calligraphy diploma in sülüs and nesih styles from IRCICA (Research Center for Islamic History Art and Culture), signed by the masters Hassan Çelebi, Ferhat Kurlu and Nuria García.
Also join us for a panel discussion, Living Line: Legacies of Islamic Calligraphy and Illumination, on April 9 at 6pm.
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