Calligraphy (Hat) Masterclass

Ottoman Turkish calligraphy is associated with geometric Islamic art on the walls and ceilings of mosques as well as on the page. Contemporary artists in the Islamic world draw on the heritage of calligraphy to use calligraphic inscriptions or abstractions in their work.

The first of those to gain popularity was known as the Kufic script, which was angular, made of square and short horizontal strokes, long verticals, and bold, compact circles.

The Diwani script is a cursive style of Arabic calligraphy developed during the reign of the early Ottomans (16th and early 17th centuries). It was invented by Housam Roumi and reached its height of popularity under Süleyman I the Magnificent. As decorative as it was communicative, Diwani was distinguished by the complexity of the line within the letter and the close juxtaposition of the letters within the word.

What is Included ;

In our lessons; we can teach beginner & advanced level Professional Artists

Traditional Ottoman & Arabic Style Hat or Latin Style Calligraphy teaching

All equipment for the Calligraphy or Hat workshop ( Pens, ink, paper etc. )

Workshop Area, Aprons & Gloves,Turkish Tea & Water

In the teachings of calligraphy figurative imagery is used to help visualize the shape of letters to trace.

The traditional instrument of the Turkish – Ottoman calligrapher is the kalem, a pen made of dried reed or bamboo; the ink is often in color, and chosen such that its intensity can vary greatly, so that the greater strokes of the compositions can be very dynamic in their effect.

In our lessons; we can teach beginner & advanced level ;

**Traditional Ottoman & Arabic Style Calligraphy ( 2 Hours )

** Latin Style Calligraphy ( 2 Hours )

Meeting Point : Alemdar Mh. Incili Cavus St. No: 19 Floor : 3 (Behind The Underground Cistern) Sultanahmet 34110,Istanbul