Who it is for
Schools, community groups, faith organisations, cultural programmes and private groups.
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Arabic Calligraphy Workshops
An engaging, hands-on introduction to the art of Arabic calligraphy for schools, community groups and organisations across the UK.
Book a WorkshopWhat You Will Learn
From the first pen stroke to complete words
Each workshop begins with the foundations: how Arabic calligraphy is constructed, how letters are measured through proportion, and how to hold and move a traditional reed pen with control.
Participants then practise letterforms before joining them into words and short compositions. There is plenty of time for questions, individual guidance and learning through examples from Azim’s own work.
Beginner workshop · Guided practice
Demonstration · Traditional tools
For Every Group
Welcoming, practical and tailored to your audience
Workshops can be adapted for children, adults and mixed-ability groups. No previous calligraphy or Arabic-language experience is needed — the emphasis is on enjoying the process, understanding the tradition and leaving with the confidence to continue practising.
Azim has delivered workshops around the UK for schools, mosques and community groups, bringing the materials, demonstrations and teaching needed for a memorable creative session.
Materials included
Qalam reed pens, ink and guided practice materials are provided for the session.
Location
Based in Edinburgh and available for workshop bookings across Scotland and the wider UK.
Pricing & Format
A focused workshop for up to 20 participants
Workshops usually run for a minimum of four hours, giving participants enough time to understand the tools, practise the core letterforms and receive individual guidance. The standard capacity is 20 people, with groups of up to 25 possible by arrangement.
Four-hour workshop
From £600 for a four-hour event with 20 participants. Groups of up to 25 can be discussed when booking.
Shorter workshop
2 hours can be organised on request when a shorter introduction is more suitable for your programme.
Costs can be covered directly by the organising institute, or participants can pay Azim individually. The most suitable arrangement can be agreed when the workshop is booked.
Past Workshops
Learning through making
A look at previous beginner sessions, where participants explored traditional tools and developed their first Arabic calligraphy letterforms.
Plan a workshop for your group
Tell me where you are based, who the workshop is for and your preferred dates. I’ll get back to you with availability and the best format for your group.
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