The Arab Cultural Center in Abu Rummanah, Damascus, presented the "Al-Lubab in Naskh Script" workshop, which aims to teach the rules of Arabic calligraphy and practice it through a gradual approach that accounts for the varying levels of participants. The workshop takes place every Saturday and attracts diverse age groups, as part of a series of educational activities aimed at spreading calligraphy culture and qualifying enthusiasts according to specialized artistic foundations.
Practical and Theoretical Training
Calligrapher Jamal al-Zaher stated in an interview with the Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA) that the workshop is an extension of a series of courses that included remote training and recorded lessons. He pointed out that education begins with introducing tools and how to use them, then moving on to individual letters and connectors, alongside theoretical information about the history of the script and its most prominent figures. He emphasized that talent is not a fundamental requirement, as skills can be acquired through systematic training and patience.
Exchange of Experiences Among Trainees
For her part, supervisor Abeer Saleh explained that the workshop brings together veteran and new trainees, allowing for the exchange of experiences and enhancing mutual encouragement. She noted that bringing together individuals of different levels gives beginners motivation to develop and helps advanced participants review their work. She also highlighted the increased interest in the art of Arabic calligraphy following the liberation, and the granting of freedom to hold such workshops.
Trainees' Experiences
For her part, trainee Fatima al-Nafouri mentioned that she has been following the learning process for about two years, and that the training contributed to developing her artistic vision and increasing her patience. Trainee Muhammad Qahouji added that he returned to practicing calligraphy after a five-year hiatus, driven by his desire to write poems by Abu al-Qasim al-Shabi. The workshop comes within the framework of efforts to enhance the presence of Arabic calligraphy as a stream of cultural identity and to transfer its skills to new generations.
Source: Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA)
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