الأسلوب الفاسي الحديث في الخط المغربي المبسوط-الأربعاء 22 أكتوبر

About

This workshop focuses on deconstructing the modern Fassi style in Moroccan Mabsout calligraphy as a living school that combines the authenticity of Moroccan compositions with the flexibility of contemporary application. The course begins with a brief historical introduction that places the trainee in the context of the development of Mabsout and its relationship to Moroccan schools (particularly Fez). It then moves on to the rules of lettering and its alternative forms, the consistency of the balance between line and white, and controlling the visual rhythm of words and phrases. The program focuses on mastering practical approaches: pen holding, ink and paper preparation, angles of the cat, exercises for gradual progression from single letters to compound letters, then balanced lines, leading to the creation of a short painting that takes into account the Moroccan spirit in the compositions and supporting decorations without excess. The instructor devotes space for constructive criticism and individual reviews, with comparative models between traditional Fassi styles and modern applications that are appropriate for posters and visual identity. At the end of the workshop, the trainee will receive a simplified practical guide for manuscript care: space planning, phrase selection, estimating letter sizes, and adjusting the formal relationships that give the work its authentic Moroccan signature, along with suggestions for continuing and self-development after the sessions.

Date

Wednesday, October 22, 1:30–3:30 PM

Second Floor

Target group

Adults (Ages 16+)

Trainer

Abdel Rahim Koulin is Head of the Arabic Calligraphy Department at the Academy of Traditional Arts in Casablanca, a member of the National Jury for the Mohammed VI Award for Paper Decoration, and the founder and treasurer of the Moroccan Association for Calligraphy Arts. He has participated in writing sections of the Holy Qur’an and has participated in international exhibitions and conferences since 1990. He also offers practical workshops specialising in Moroccan calligraphy.