The Art of the Qalam: Callighraphy for Beginners (Adults)

Inspire

The Art of the Qalam: Calligraphy for Beginners offers an engaging introduction to the fundamentals of Arabic calligraphy through the widely used Riqʿah script.

Designed for adults with little to no prior experience, this course provides a structured pathway to develop essential skills in Arabic handwriting, focusing on clarity, balance, and control. Participants will be introduced to the key characteristics of Riqʿah, known for its simplicity, readability, and practical use.

Weekly sessions follow a structured, practice-oriented methodology rooted in traditional teaching approaches, combining guided exercises with continuous feedback to support steady progress and confidence building.

Through this journey, participants will begin to appreciate Arabic calligraphy not only as a functional skill, but as an art form rooted in discipline, precision, and aesthetic expression.

What Will You Learn?

Under the instructor’s guidance, participants will:

Learn the foundational rules and structure of Riqʿah script
Develop basic letterforms and connections
Improve pen control and writing consistency
Understand spacing, alignment, and proportions
Practice structured exercises to enhance handwriting quality

Course Structure

Duration: 6 weeks (12 hours total)
Progressive traditional methodology
Strong emphasis on practical application

Classes include:

In-class guided practice
Homework assignments
Continuous personalized feedback

By the end of the course, participants will have a solid foundation in Riqʿah script, enabling them to progress confidently to intermediate levels of Arabic calligraphy.

About the Instructor

The course is delivered in Arabic by Farhan Yudha Pratama, an Islamic calligraphy artist who holds an Ijazah (certification) in Riqʿah script from Ustadh Belaid Hamidi (Morocco).