WORKSHOP IN GRANADA
We offer a brief introduction to Arabic calligraphy by using ancient traditional techniques that were outmost important to the Spanish-Muslim culture. Epigraphic patterns are seen all around the Alhambra. Nowadays Arabic is the fifth most spoken language in the world.
What do we do. This workshop offers a first artistic and cultural experience open to a unique and prestigious art. We will teach all the stages that the learning of Arabic calligraphy requires, the handling of the calamus and the students will write their name on parchment in Arabic.
Note: At the end of the workshop participants keep the parchment with them.
Length: 1,30 h
Materials: Educational Booklets (in Spanish) to prepare the class, all the necessary tools and an exhibition of traditional craft.
Fees: 7 €. Extra ENG/FRA: 1 €/pax. Fees with 40 participants minimum.
What´s included: 1 specialized monitor, classrooms in central Granada (less than 500 m away from Granada´s cathedral). Craft Art Materials & tools, handicraft display, Gift of a tile hand-made by our artisans and VAT.
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