{"product_id":"akurugraphy-workshop-exploring-arabic-calligraphy-through-stroke-and-form","title":"Akurugraphy Workshop: Exploring Arabic Calligraphy through Stroke and Form","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSaturday, 18 July 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Bawa Space, 42\/1 Horton Space, Colombo 7\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCost: LKR \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2,000\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e per person, with limited spaces available. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScholarships available; please apply to: events@geoffreybawa.org\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-cb7fc3ce-7fff-245f-b663-718b874cca7b\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJoin calligraphy artist and architecture graduate Amaani A. Hamid for a guided workshop on the art and practice of Arabic calligraphy. Participants will be introduced to the rich history of Arabic calligraphy and its evolution into contemporary typography and graphic design. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThrough foundational strokes and guided exercises, participants will explore how simple gestures can generate expressive letterforms, patterns, and personal visual interpretations. The workshop encourages experimentation with shape, rhythm, and mark-making, offering a new view into Arabic calligraphic forms. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWorkshop materials will be provided. This session is open to all interested, and no prior knowledge of Arabic is required.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-d7b45e81-7fff-c454-237d-fb03be1c7bec\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Geoffrey Bawa Design Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53665455112506,"sku":"10","price":2000.0,"currency_code":"LKR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/3613\/9066\/files\/Newsletter-July-2026_converted7.jpg?v=1782891669","url":"https:\/\/geoffreybawa.myshopify.com\/products\/akurugraphy-workshop-exploring-arabic-calligraphy-through-stroke-and-form","provider":"Geoffrey Bawa Design Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}