Workshop Code: C3
Workshop Title: Intro to Thuluth Style Calligraphy
This workshop will provide you with a brief history of Islamic calligraphy, teach you the basic principles of Thuluth style so that you may distinguish it from other styles, and will teach you to write your name and basic words in the Thuluth style.
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Instructor: Arash Shirinbab
Date: Saturday, November 10, 2012
Time: 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM (2 hours)
Registration: $30 online / $35 at the door
To Register, please visit: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/282642
Materials provided by Zawaya: Legal size paper, calligraphy markers
Materials you need to bring: pencil, eraser, beam compass
About the Instructor: Arash Shirinbab learned Thuluth in 2008 from a master at the National Institute of Iranian Calligraphers and has participated in over 10 exhibits in the Bay Area. Arash prides himself on carrying his experience in calligraphy and his MBA into his calligraphy business. He is the co-founder and principal at Ziya Art Studio. Since 2011, he has successfully operated this studio in Berkeley by providing authentic Islamic and Persian calligraphy artwork.
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