Advanced Techniques in Islamic Arabesque (Floral Ornamentation) – Professional Level

• نظرة Course Overview

Advanced Course in Islamic Vegetal Ornamentation – Focus on Rumi Style of the Rumi style in its various forms, as well as vegetal motifs  and the combination of the two within advanced decorative compositions. The course also covers specialised colouring techniques.

General Course Content

• Theoretical and analytical introduction to the development of Rumi and vegetal ornamentation.
• Study of different types of Rumi: simple Rumi, composite Rumi, interlaced Rumi, and Rumi adorned with Rumi.
• Analysis of vegetal elements used in compositions.
• Practical exercises in drawing different Rumi units.
• Applications in complex compositions (combining more than one type).
• Principles of symmetry and repetition in design.
• Designing a complete Rumi vegetal decorative panel.

 Learning Objectives for the Halkâr Style Course:

Knowledge-Based Objectives

• Understand the aesthetic qualities of Rumi and vegetal ornamentation, and analyze its simple, composite, and interlaced forms.
• Differentiate between the various types of Rumi.
• ان تطور الدارسة قدرتها علي بناء تكوين زخرفي .
• التمييز بين الأنواع المختلفة للرومي
• Develop the ability to draw different Rumi and vegetal units.
• Create compositions that apply principles of symmetry, repetition, and harmony.

Target age group:

Adults (Ages 16+))
Language: Arabic
Women Only

Course Schedule:

Sunday2:00 PM – 5:00 PM (starting 21 September)

Total Study Days: 10

Total Learning Hours: 30 Hours

Tuition Fee: AED 20 per hour (Total: AED 600 for the complete course

Frequency: The course is held once a week

Certificate:

Participants will receive a Certificate of Participation from the School of Calligraphy and Ornamentation.
Requirement: Attendance of at least 90% of the total course hours.

School Location:

Al Taif Mall Business Center – 17th Floor – Fujairah, United Arab Emirates

Instructor’s Biography: Haya Obaid Al-Ketbi

Haya Obaid Al-Ketbi is an Emirati artist and a graduate of the United Arab Emirates University, practising Islamic ornamentation since 2008. She has participated in numerous national and international exhibitions, including:
The 30th and 31st Arabic Calligraphy Exhibitions of the Emirates Fine Arts Society. Illuminated Letters Exhibition. Arab Women Calligraphers Exhibition in Geneva (2013). Her solo exhibition The Craft and I (2013). Dubai International Calligraphy Exhibition (2015). Miniatures and Ornamentation Festival in Algeria. Jeddah Visual Arts Exhibition (2011). Gulf Artists Exhibition in Muscat (2012). Sharjah Calligraphy Biennial (2014, 2016, 2018). Istanbul Exhibition with Fatma Öztoprak and her students (2017). Sharjah Islamic Arts Festival (2019). Calligraphers from the Gulf Exhibition (2019). Dubai International Arabic Calligraphy Exhibition (2019). Sharjah Forum for Calligraphy and Ornamentation (2020).Hymn of Gold Exhibition of Islamic Ornamentation (2022). Haya continues advanced studies in Islamic ornamentation through the Research Centre for Islamic History, Art and Culture (IRCICA, Turkey). She has served on juries for prestigious competitions, including the Al Burda Award (2021) and the Islamic Ornamentation Competition in Fujairah (2023). Haya continues advanced studies in Islamic ornamentation through the Research Centre for Islamic History, Art and Culture (IRCICA, Turkey). She has served on juries for prestigious competitions, including the Al Burda Award (2021) and the Islamic Ornamentation Competition in Fujairah (2023). She has also received several awards, including: 3rd place, Al Owais Award for Creativity (2010). 2nd place, Emirates Women Award for Literature and Arts. 2nd place, Al Owais Award for Arabic Calligraphy (2013 & 2019).

تتبع هيا دراسات متقدمة في فن الزخرفة الإسلامية من خلال مركز الأبحاث للتاريخ والفنون والثقافة الإسلامية (إرسيكا – تركيا)، وقد شغلت عضوية لجان تحكيم في مسابقات مرموقة، مثل جائزة البُردة (2021)، ومسابقة الزخرفة الإسلامية بالفجيرة (2023). من الجوائز التي حصلت عليها: المركز الثالث في جائزة العويس للإبداع (2010)، المركز الثاني في جائزة الإمارات للمرأة في الآداب والفنون، والمركز الثاني في جائزة العويس للخط العربي (2013 و2019).

Terms and Conditions

The fee includes all learning hours and materials that will be provided during the in-person course.

Fees are non-refundable under any circumstances.

Attendance at the dates specified on this page is mandatory

Please note that no make-up sessions are available