Learn Nastaliq at Persian Calligraphy Classes
Introduction: Persian Calligraphy Association offers persian calligraphy classes for Nastaliq style. Any one can learn Nastaliq script through our comprehensive "Learn Persian Calligraphy program". Each semester in this program is three months long and includes 12 consequent weekly sessions. The are 11 weekly lessons followed by a final project at the end of the semester.
Theme of the Calligraphy Lessons: The Learn Calligraphy Program emphasizes on working on thoughtful poems from the beginning and Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam is the theme for all of the Persian calligraphy lessons. This way the art students not only learn the techniques of the art of Persian calligraphy, but they also get introduced to one of the greatest poets of all times, Hakim Omar Khayyam.
To learn more about this poet, philosopher, Astrologist, and mathematician, who lived about 900 years ago, watch this documentary about Omar Khayyam:
For English version of this video click here
English Speaking Art Students:
Both Farsi speaking and English Speaking applicants will be admitted. Art instructors speak English in classes with English speaking students who would like to learn Nastaliq. Also, each of the weekly lessons taught in learn Persian calligraphy classes includes a translation and a transliteration in English so that English speaking students can learn the meaning and pronunciation of the lessons.
Application Form for Persian Calligraphy Classes:
What is Next?
After you filled in the learn Persian calligraphy application form we will contact you, walk you through the process of enrollment, and answer questions that you might have about the classes or about how to learn Nastaliq.
To learn more about how to learn Nastaliq script read more about Learn Persian Calligraphy program.