Expressing the growing interest in Islamic arts, calligraphy, and ornamentation, Al Khaleej newspaper, in its edition published today, provided comprehensive coverage of the International Calligraphy Conference and Exhibition in Fujairah, organised by the School of Calligraphy and Ornamentation (SOCO), which is set to begin on October 18th. The coverage was featured on the newspaper's cultural page, reviewing the most prominent themes and objectives of the conference in reviving the arts of Arabic calligraphy and ornamentation [...]
In an artistic atmosphere filled with reflection and precision, artist Susana Marin presented a specialised workshop titled 'Portraiture in Miniature Art', focusing on techniques for depicting figures in a style that combines artistic authenticity and expressive beauty. Susana Marin is a prominent name in the field of Bahraian miniatures, having studied this art form at schools in Rajasthan and Himachal Pradesh in India, and she works to pass it on to new generations [...]
In an atmosphere brimming with colour and contemplation, the ”Drawing Flowers in Miniatures" course was launched at the Calligraphy and Ornamentation School in Fujairah, under the supervision of artist Susanna Marin, who is considered a globally prominent name in the Bahari miniature art form. Susanna combines academic knowledge with practical experience gained over years of study and training in schools in Rajasthan and Himachal Pradesh in India, where technical precision intersects with [...]
In a serene atmosphere filled with inspiration, the Calligraphy and Ornamentation School in Fujairah presents the “Painting Natural Details in Watercolour” course, supervised by Irish artist Siobhán Doherty, a specialist in plant and nature art and president of the Society of Botanical Artists. The course runs from September to December, taking participants on an artistic journey that combines contemplation and precision, and rediscovers the hidden beauty in the details of Emirati nature, including plants and life [...]
In an atmosphere brimming with passion and precision, the Fujairah School of Calligraphy and Ornamentation presented the “Thuluth Creativity” course as part of the intensive Arabic calligraphy arts programme. The course was supervised by Egyptian calligrapher Professor Mohsen Nassar, one of the most prominent specialists in this authentic art. The course extended over several weeks of learning and practice, during which participants engaged in a rich artistic experience that combined technical mastery with aesthetic reflection. They learned [...]
There's been a great deal of interest in the Diwani calligraphy course, which has shed new light on the importance of this ancient art. Upon its initial release, the programme was met with a widespread positive response from students and those interested in Arabic calligraphy, thanks to its distinguished content and practical training methods that enhanced participants' skills in writing Diwani script with precision and beauty. Building on this success, the School of Calligraphy and Ornamentation is pleased to […]
The Fujairah School of Calligraphy and Ornament hosted a specialised art workshop in Ebru art, presented by the artist and educational specialist Na'em Othman Ahmed Al-Uzaibi. She possesses extensive experience combining education and the arts, having graduated from Sana'a University in 1994. She continued her journey by studying ceramics at the Faculty of Fine Arts at Cairo University, and also held the position of Senior Art Education Consultant in Taiz Governorate [...]
The Calligraphy and Ornamentation School in Fujairah organised a specialised workshop in the art of mosaic under the supervision of artist Rawdha. The workshop saw a remarkable turnout from students and art enthusiasts who were keen to participate in this educational and creative experience. The workshop came to affirm the school's active role in reviving heritage arts and highlighting their aesthetic and cultural value, by providing a rich artistic environment that combines learning […]
As part of the adult workshop activities, Fujairah School for Calligraphy and Ornamentation hosted artist Marwa Turkistani to deliver a distinctive creative experience in glass painting. Marwa Turkistani is a skilled craftswoman based in Jeddah, born in 1985. She specialised in ceramics and obtained a degree in Art and Design from King Abdulaziz University in 2012. Her passion for Islamic art deepened after obtaining a diploma […]
Within the framework of community partnerships that the Calligraphy and Ornamentation School seeks to strengthen, two art workshops were organised in collaboration with the Department of Social Services in Kalba. These workshops were dedicated to the elderly and offered an inspiring experience that combined art, creativity, and human interaction. The first workshop was led by artist Haya Al Kutbi, who provided participants with a unique experience in the arts of ornamentation and gilding, allowing them to engage with the vocabulary of Islamic art…
