Embark on a mesmerizing journey into the world of Islamic calligraphy as MCC East Bay hosts: “Sacred Lines: An Introduction to Islamic Calligraphy.” Led by Master Calligrapher Khalid Casado, this one-day workshop will introduce you to the rich heritage of Islamic calligraphy, the traditional tools and methods of the art, and the fundamentals of writing this elegant script.
This class offers a unique opportunity to deepen your appreciation and practice of Islamic calligraphy and is open to all skill levels, beginners included. Under Ustadh Khalid’s guidance, students will have ample time to practice writing Islamic calligraphy using traditional writing materials.
All materials will be provided, and registrants will receive a calligraphy starter kit to take home.
This full-day workshop will include several hours of practical writing instruction and touch on some elements described during a free Friday evening preceding this workshop.
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Lunch/Zuhr break from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.) | Saturday, February 8 | Limited to 30 spots | $80/person | Conference Room | Registration link mcceastbay.org/sacred-lines
MCC has a standing policy that financial need should never hold a person back from attaining spiritual knowledge within the four walls of the MCC. To request a waiver or decrease in the fee, please see HTTP://mcceastbay.org/scholarship
This workshop will not be recorded or live-streamed.
Please also join a free talk with Sidi Khalid on Friday evening: https://mcceastbay.org/event/calligraphy-primer
Questions? events@mcceastbay.org
About the Instructor:
Khalid Pablo Casado was born and raised in Madrid, Spain. He studied traditional Arabic calligraphy from 2007 to 2014 in Istanbul under the guidance of some of the greatest masters of our time, including Nuria Garcia, Ferhat Kurlu, and Hasan Celebi. He received his calligraphy ijaza in 2014 and has gone on to continue the silsila (lineage) by teaching his students, creating calligraphy artwork, and participating in exhibitions around the world.
Master Calligrapher Khalid Casado is a highly accomplished calligrapher and has studied under some of the greatest masters of our time. Learn more att www.instagram.com/sacredlinesart or www.sacred-lines.com
