Anika Arshad

April 27, 2017

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Everything You Need to Know - April 29 Arabic Calligraphy Workshop

Anika Arshad

April 27, 2017

blog, workshop

Everything You Need to Know - April 29 Arabic Calligraphy Workshop

If you're reading this, you're most likely planning to attend our Saturday, April 29 arabic calligraphy workshop in Rockville, Maryland. If you aren't able to attend, no worries, but maybe this blog about one of our instructors will be more interesting for you.

Anika Arshad

April 14, 2017

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Calligraphy is Patience: Profile of Master Calligrapher Pablo Casado

Anika Arshad

April 14, 2017

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As Aristotle said, “Patience is bitter, but its fruit is sweet.” Calligraphy is a discipline that requires both practice and patience. When I met my teacher, Khalid, exactly two years ago, the first thing I noticed about him was his great patience when writing calligraphy...

Anika Arshad

March 14, 2017

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The five steps to learning Arabic Calligraphy

Anika Arshad

March 14, 2017

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The five steps to learning Arabic Calligraphy

Learning arabic calligraphy in the traditional method is an artistic custom passed on through generations. It is about the development of an unique bond between the teacher and student.

Anika Arshad

February 14, 2017

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Life of Art: Profile of Artist Lubna Zahid

Anika Arshad

February 14, 2017

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Inspiration can come from unexpected places. Like, Holland for example. Artist Lubna Zahid was always attracted to colors. She started painting at a young age. She has over 25 years of experience. But, her love for art had a connection to, of all places, the Netherlands.

Anika Arshad

January 14, 2017

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Practice is Everything: The North Star of Abbasid Calligraphy Yaqut al-Musta’simi (13th Century AD)

Anika Arshad

January 14, 2017

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In the year 1258 when Baghdad was attacked by the Mongols, Yaqut al-Musta’simi took practice to the next level. As the Mongol horde attacked, Yaqut took refuge in a minaret within one of the Baghdad mosques to continue his strict regime of practicing calligraphy...

Anika Arshad

December 23, 2016

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Calligraphy is Love: Profile of Master Calligrapher Elinor Aishah Holland

Anika Arshad

December 23, 2016

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Art brings people together, and calligraphy is no different. I recently spoke to my teacher, Elinor Aishah Holland who talks about everything from her time in Istanbul to her advice for aspiring students.