Kufic Logotype Workshop

- Saturday 5 November, 2016 12:30PM

VENUE

1971-Design Space, The Flag Island, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

Kufic script has been one of the earliest forms in which the Holy Quran was hand written and recorded. This angular, slow moving, dignified script has also been used tombstones, coins and inscriptions on buildings. Get the chance to learn how to create logotypes based on traditional Kufic script. Participants will learn the basics of Kufic Calligraphy, get acquainted with the tools of Calligraphic Writing, know more about different styles of writing in Kufic Calligraphy and create freehand Kufic Calligraphy Logos.

Seyed M. Vahid is an established calligrapher, researcher, graphic designer, and expert in early Arabic Kufic script. He holds a Bachelor of Art in Graphics and has been awarded the Excellence in Art Certificate, the equivalent of an honorary Ph.D. Vahid began his study on Thuluth script in 1982 and his study on Naskh scripts in 1991. After nearly 10 years of training he began teaching and within a year he was developing two complementary fields: historical calligraphy in a range of media (ceramics, coins, plaster and stone, manuscripts) and contemporary type design.

Fees: AED 30

To register please contact 1971–Design Space on +971 6 528 4644 or by e-mail at rsvp@1971design.ae