Arabic Calligraphy

Arabic Calligraphy Workshop

Discover the art of Arabic calligraphy in this hands-on workshop in Granada, inspired by the inscriptions and decorative traditions of the Alhambra. A creative cultural experience for school and private groups.

Workshop Activities

Participants learn the basics of Arabic calligraphy, practise using a traditional reed pen (qalam) and discover how to form Arabic letters. With the instructor’s guidance, everyone writes their name in Arabic on parchment and takes it home as a souvenir.

Duration, Prices and What’s Included

Duration: 90 minutes.

Price: €10 per participant (minimum 40 participants).

English or French supplement: €1 per participant.

Included: Specialist instructor, workshop facilities in central Granada (less than 500 metres from Granada Cathedral), all materials and tools, educational booklets in Spanish, a traditional handicraft display, a handmade tile gift and VAT.

Available languages: ES · EN · FR

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