An over-the-shoulder shot of a woman in traditional Qatari clothes writing calligraphic letters on a piece of paper

Adults

Ruq'ah Calligraphy (Intermediate)

Workshop

Museum of Islamic Art

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4–6pm

Participants should attend every session

Free to attend, registration required

Please note: Registration for all MIA art workshops closes four days before the start date. Register early to avoid disappointment.

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English and Arabic

Join this beginner level workshop to learn ruq'ah, the last style of calligraphy developed by the Ottomans.

Reaching its height in the 19th century, this script was popular for its clarity and simplicity. It is used in the titles of some books, newspapers, and more.

Workshop lead: Hussein Ammar Ahmad

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