The Diwani Script Foundation – (June)

About: The Diwani Calligraphy style

An overview of the Diwani Calligraphy style is an Arabic calligraphy of Ottoman origin, which has known a great expansion and prosperity since its creation to the present day. It was inspired by the Ruqaa style, known as the script of official transactions throughout the government of the Ottoman Empire. It was not less favorable than this later, as it was named Al-Diwani in relation to the Diwan of the Ottoman Sultan (the administrative organization), where this calligraphic style was used to write the royal correspondence. This was a brief history of the Diwani style.

The course will also cover the way of writing in Diwani style by performing it in the class to show how the calligraphy is doing. In between, references will be shown to the audience to know about how the experts of old calligraphers were doing it.

The most beautiful thing about the Diwani calligraphy is the softness and flow of its letters. It is a charming, malleable style. Its shapes are rounded and overlapping. Some letters look the same even though they’re different when written in Diwani script, such as Alif (ا) and Laam (ل) if they are at the beginning of the word.

When drawing, calligraphers link some separate letters such as Ra’ (ر), wow (و), Alif (ا), and daal (د) with the letters that come after them, to give more fluidity. That makes for more beauty. Sometimes, some letters stray, but they do not disturb the charm of writing but add

elegance and innovation to it.

Learning Outcomes:

• Full knowledge of Diwani script
• We put beginners on the path
• Have the audience do the paintings
• Everyone comes out as a

Learning Objectives:

1. To give the audience the knowledge of Diwani
2. For everyone to try the Diwani script writing method.
3. For everyone to participate in learning.
4. Attendees learn to calligraphy
5. Practicing calligraphy under the supervision of the teacher
6. Understand the best ways to use tools
7. Ways to mix different colors of ink
8. An opportunity for attendees to get to know each other.

Certificate: 

Please note that you should attend at least 90% of the hours to receive your attendance certificate for this course.

Workshop Rules and Regulations: 

• The fee includes all the learning hours and materials that will be supplied in the course.
• No refunds are acceptable and you need to attend the specified hours and times listed on this page.

Workshop Language: Arabic

Details:

Workshop Dates and Times: 

• Sundays: 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM, 4.5 hours of learning, 90 AED
  • Once a week :June 15, 22, 29
• Tuesdays: 06:00 PM – 07:30 PM, 4.5 hours of learning, 90 AED
  • Once a week :June 3, 17, 24
• Thursdays: 06:00 PM – 07:30 PM, 4.5 hours of learning, 90 AED
  • Once a week :June 12, 19, 26

Workshop Location: Al Taif Mall Business Centre, 17th Floor. 

Tutor:

Sarah Abidi, a professional Arabic calligraphy artist since 2016 till now, Sarah has given many workshops in UAE and outside, she is the owner of Abidi store selling calligraphy tools and materials. She participates in many Exhibitions around the world.