Arabic Calligraphy Workshop

Library events are always free to the public and you do not need a library card to attend! 

The Farmington Community Library has two locations. This event will be held in the Auditorium at the FCL Farmington Hills location at 32737 W. 12 Mile Rd., Farmington Hills, MI, 48334. 

Registration Required

Learn the exquisite art of Arabic calligraphy from Dr. Nihad Dukhan. In this two-hour hands-on experience, you will be able to use the indigenous tools and materials. Dr. Dukhan explores the two fundamental questions of the art of Arabic Calligraphy: “Why” and “How” as he works with each student individually throughout the workshop.

Presenter biography: Nihad Dukhan is a Certified Master of Arabic and Islamic calligraphy and a professor of mechanical engineering. He received his Ijazah (master of calligraphy degree) in Thuluth and Naskh styles from Istanbul grand master calligrapher Hasan Çelebi in 2009, and in Taliq style in 2013 from master calligrapher Mohamed Zakariya. He studied the two styles Dewanee and Dewani Jali with Abdul Razzak Qaraqash. He also studied Taliq Jali with Mustafa Parıldar and Riqaa’ with Mahfod Thunnon.