Workshop · Nihad Taisir
الخط الكوفي المربع: ورشة يدوية تطبيقية
Build a simple Square Kufic composition by hand, using the grid, letter structure and negative space. Guided exercises lead to an individual finished artwork, with Nihad's Square Kufic workbook provided as a visual reference.
One completed A5 artwork mounted on an A4 backing sheet, development sketches and one workbook per participant. Scope is one short word or a tightly limited phrase approved before making.
Cultural-program participants, design and architecture students, and adults interested in Arabic visual culture.
No prior calligraphy or software skills. Basic Arabic reading is helpful; non-readers use an approved word with instructor text verification.
2 hours total, including a 5-minute stretch pause. 115 minutes of guided learning and making.
Well-lit accessible room, flat tables with space for an A4 workbook and drawing, chairs, display area and the agreed materials kit. Arrange workbook printing or obtain supplied copies under the agreed per-participant arrangement.
Teaching, approved workbook version, supplemental exercise sheets, short-word options, demonstration originals and individual checks. Workbook supply and printing responsibility must be costed in the engagement.
Three tables of four, or equivalent, with unobstructed circulation and a visible demonstration surface. Nihad leads; a host coordinator handles attendance and materials. Allow 30 minutes setup outside the session.
Choose short vocabulary around a theme, collection or local context. Keep the two-hour limit and maximum 12; long quotations require a different program.
These programs are arranged for institutions, organizations and commissioned groups. Dates, language, participant profile and final scope are confirmed through an enquiry.
Nihad Taisir Nadam is a Dubai-based Creative Director and Arabic Branding Expert with more than 25 years of professional experience. His practice connects Arabic and bilingual identity, typography, digital calligraphy and Arabic script technology.
Share the audience, learning objectives, participant numbers, preferred dates and location or online format. The curriculum, materials and delivery arrangements are agreed before booking.
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