The School of Calligraphy and Ornamentation in Fujairah welcomed a joyful group of around 40 children from Al-Jalilah Nursery, aged between 4 and 5 years old, for an educational and recreational visit designed to introduce young minds to the world of traditional arts simply and enjoyably.
The School of Calligraphy and Decoration hosted the second meeting of UAE calligraphers, with a distinguished attendance that brought together representatives from the school and the Emirates Calligraphers Society, in a culturally rich atmosphere of knowledge and artistic exchange. The meeting was opened by Professor Mohsen Nassar with a welcome speech in which he expressed his appreciation for the attendees, followed by Dr. Khalid Al-Yami, who presented a theoretical introduction on the subject of Qur'anic calligraphy drawing, in which he discussed the beginnings of writing the Qur'an during the prophetic era, and the efforts [...]
In a time when technology accelerates and books transform into digital files consumed with a single touch, the art of handmade bookbinding retains a different magic, akin to ancient rituals that give paper meaning and soul. In a cultural landscape that revalues authentic crafts, the Sooko School of Calligraphy and Decoration has opened its doors to the craft of manual bookbinding and sewing, not merely as an artistic skill, but as a practice [...]
Artist Mohammed bin Ibrahim Al-Wadei presented it in a quiet corner adorned with colours and stories. Children gathered to dive into the world of visual storytelling, within the “Drawing Inspired by Story Manuscripts” workshop led by artist Mohammed Al-Wadei with his deep expertise in manuscript arts and ornamentation. The workshop began with an interactive visual narration, where participants were introduced to examples of Islamic manuscripts and illustrated stories that were woven [...]
Artist Karima Mohamed Montaser presented an interactive workshop titled “The Magical World of Paper – The Origami Workshop” as part of the summer camp activities. The workshop explored the art of paper folding and transforming it into three-dimensional artistic models brimming with creativity. The workshop was not merely an artistic experience, but an open space for imagination, where children discovered how a single idea and a piece […]
Presented by the visual artist Rawia Rashed Al Helou in the workshop “Rawia of Craft and Creativity”, which was presented by the visual artist “Rawia Rashed Al Helou”, simple materials were transformed into magical worlds with the touches of creative children. From tin pieces to paper napkins, and from coloured threads to clay, the youngsters embarked on an artistic journey filled with colours and innovation at every corner. Diverse creative stations led by the artist Rawia Al Helou, with […].
The artist Asayel Souli presented it. Tunisian artist Asayel Souli took the children on an authentic artistic experience, which began with a raw block and ended with a ceramic masterpiece pulsating with creativity. Clay was not just a cold material in their hands, but a means of expression, and a free space to create something that expresses the self. The workshop began by teaching children how to shape ceramic tiles with their hands, using fast-drying clay. And with every [...]
Artist Mohammed Al-Wadaei presented it in a corner vibrant with tranquility amidst the creative spaces of the Soko Summer Camp. Children gathered for a unique artistic journey into the world of colours using plant leaves, metals, herbs, and even Arabic gum. The children learned how ancient artists made their colours in Islamic manuscripts. The workshop was more like a natural laboratory, but one that pulsed with life, as the experience turned into a discovery […]
The artist Tasneem Mohamed Salah presented her. Contemplating, cutting, folding, and decorating these simple, magical tools, the children's journey began in the Islamic Geometry workshop under the supervision of the creative artist Tasneem Mohamed Salah, who managed to blend art and mathematics, transforming paper and gold into creations pulsating with the spirit of heritage. The children sat around the tables as if they were junior art engineers, drawing decorative patterns with their hands inspired by the spirit of […]
On 26 June 2025, the School of Calligraphy and Ornamentation hosted the first meeting of calligraphers from the UAE, with the participation of an elite group of artists and calligraphers from all over the country. This meeting aimed to promote cultural and artistic cooperation, build a sustainable network that brings together talent and expertise, and solidify the position of Arabic calligraphy in the local community. The meeting was opened with a welcoming speech delivered by Dr. Khalid Al-Yami, Programmes Coordinator at the school, where […]
