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Are you looking to learn something new this summer? Come join us in learning Kufic Calligraphy from Aisha Changezi!

This workshop will be held via Zoom.
 

What is Square Kufic?

It’s a style of Kufic calligraphy that allows us to create composition using basic structural forms of letters.

As a barest of all Arabic writing styles, it’s also an interesting precursor to pixel art!

Originally was used on large scale in architecture and was made up of bricks and tiles! Despite its simple forms, it requires tremendous skill because you have to fit the calligraphy within defined borders in such a way that the positive and negative ratio always has to stay balanced.

About the Instructor:

Aisha Changezi is an interdisciplinary award-winning artist and a recipient of the Maize and Blue Distinguished Scholar Award and has earned a BFA from the University of Michigan, USA. The resonance of her oeuvre is reflected through her love for the process of creating art which has allowed her to master a wide range of mediums and materials. With experience in painting, illustration, design, and ceramics, she is further enriching her art by attending workshops for geometric patterns and English calligraphy. She is an active member of IAMPETH (The International Association of Master Penman , Engrossers, and Teachers of Handwriting). She is also a student of Arabic calligraphy and at the moment is working towards her ijaza (license) in Arabic calligraphy, Dr. Nihad Dukhan. Her diverse background, interest, and experiences are reflected in her detailed, representational and eclectic art style.