This course introduces participants to the powerful and historically significant art of Geometric Kufic calligraphy, one of the earliest and most architecturally expressive scripts in the Islamic tradition.
Participants will learn how individual letters are constructed using a grid-based system of squares and straight lines, forming the foundation of this structured and visually striking script. They will then explore how letters connect to form cohesive words within a balanced composition.
The course also covers essential compositional principles such as symmetry, repetition, spatial balance, and geometric interlacing. These concepts are applied in creating traditional texts such as the Basmala and the declaration of faith.
Participants will also be introduced to three-dimensional Kufic design, exploring how compositions can be interpreted from multiple perspectives, inspired by historical architectural and tilework applications.
Participants will understand the structural and mathematical principles of Geometric Kufic, learn to construct letters using grids, and develop skills in creating balanced calligraphic compositions.
Participants will produce complete Geometric Kufic compositions, including traditional texts, and gain foundational experience in both two-dimensional and introductory three-dimensional design.
Language: English
Schedule: Sundays | 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Duration: 3 Sessions
Total Hours: 6 Hours
Course Fee: 120 AED
Workshop Dates:
July: 12, 19, 26
Elif Hale Gökçen is an Arabic calligraphy artist from Türkiye, based in Fujairah in the United Arab Emirates, with more than ten years of experience in the field of Arabic calligraphy. She works primarily in the Thuluth, Naskh, and Jali Thuluth scripts.
She studied Arabic calligraphy under Ustadh Ahmed Fares Rezq and holds a degree in Computer Engineering. In addition, she studied traditional illumination (tezhip) for three years and received one year of training in oil painting.
She has been recognised by the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Türkiye as a bearer of intangible cultural heritage. She has also received awards in international Arabic calligraphy competitions and has exhibited her work at art festivals and galleries in Türkiye, the United Kingdom, and the United Arab Emirates.
She is the founder of Sincere Gallery and currently teaches Arabic calligraphy at the School of Calligraphy and Ornamentation in Fujairah.
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