Diwani Calligraphy
Location:
The Royal Institute of Traditional Arts (Wrth) - Al Futah, Riyadh.
Course Duration:
7 days / 35 training hours
Date and Time:
16th Nov – 24th Nov (4pm – 9pm)
Course Language:
Arabic
Number of Seats:
12
All Wrth programs are offered free of charge to Saudi nationals.
About this course
The Saudi Diwani script is one of the most beautiful schools of Arabic calligraphy, known for its fluidity and ease of learning and application. It is distinguished by the graceful flow of its letters and the harmony of its compositions, which give it a unique artistic character. Throughout history, this script has served as both a medium of aesthetic expression and a tool for recording official and decorative texts.
The program offers a combined theoretical and practical journey, where participants will explore the evolution of Arabic calligraphy through history, study key historical models, and then focus on mastering the Saudi Diwani script through step-by-step training on letters and phrases. The program also includes a final project in which each participant creates a calligraphic panel that reflects their artistic and creative skills.
Outcomes
By the end of the course participants will be able to:
- Explain the historical features of the evolution of Arabic calligraphy and the Diwani script school.
- Understand the basic tools and materials and apply the rules for their safe and efficient use.
- Master writing individual and connected letters of the Saudi Diwani script.
- Design balanced calligraphic phrases using the aesthetic compositions of the Diwani script.
Entry requirements
• This course is open to all community members aged 18 years and above, who have a high school diploma or higher accreditation.