About this Event
Welcome to the Arabic Calligraphy Workshop with Khalid Casado! Join us on Sun Apr 28, 2024 at 10:00 pm at The Old American Can Factory for a unique experience. Learn from the talented Khalid Casado as he guides you through the art of Arabic calligraphy. This in-person workshop is a great opportunity to explore a new skill and unleash your creativity. Don't miss out on this exciting event!
Break for lunch (not included)
Khalid was born in 1982 in Madrid, Spain, where he has lived and developed both personally and academically. He worked for several years in his family business, a Ph*rm*cy, run first by his grandfather and then by his father. In 2009, he met Nuria García who later became his mentor and master. Guided by her, he traveled to Istanbul and became acquainted with her masters. This is how he began his first lessons with the master calligrapher Davut Bektas, and always under the supervision of master Hasan Çelebi.
Two years later, he started taking lessons from the master calligrapher Ferhat Kurlu who, along with Nuria, became one of his strongest influences. In 2014, and after having devoted himself completely to learning this art, he received his icazet or calligraphy diploma in sülüs and nesih scripts. In 2015, he traveled for the first time to the USA and met the master calligrapher Mohammed Zakariya, a person who has also inspired and influenced his work. Currently, he works as a calligrapher and, following the tradition, he keeps in touch with his masters in order to keep learning and being inspired by them. More of his work can be seen at his website, Sacred Lines.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
The Old American Can Factory, 232 3rd Street, Brooklyn, United States
USD 110.00