We are passionate about bringing together those who seek knowledge of Arabic Calligraphy and other traditional arts and the accomplished teachers and masters of those arts. Our program is designed to offer ongoing instruction and opportunities to progress for both novice and seasoned students
Upcoming Events
April 13- 16 | 4-day classical art immersion experience in Istanbul, Türkiye
Islamic Calligraphy | Art of Illumination | Bookbinding | Guided tours
Join us for a four-day classical art immersion experience in Istanbul, Türkiye. Participate in workshops on Islamic calligraphy, the Art of Illumination (tehzip), and Turkish bookbinding led by classically trained instructors.
Enjoy guided tours of iconic sites, including Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace (featuring an extensive calligraphy exhibition), Çamlıca Mosque, Suleymaniye Mosque, Blue Mosque, and other mosques and prominent art galleries throughout the city.
Online Introduction to Naskh Script (Jan 25- Feb 22, 2025)
January 25- Feb 22 | Saturdays | 9- 10 am ET
This online workshop with Deniz Öktem Bektaş will focus on the script of Naskh. We will introduce traditional teaching methods and curriculum briefly, then explore a short sentence traditionally written as the first lesson. We will then practice writing individual letters of the alphabet, progress to forming letter combinations, and conclude by composing a complete sentence.
Open to all skill levels.