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This workshop explores the transformation of Arabic calligraphy from a written system into a constructed wooden object. Participants engage with letterforms as structural elements rather than decorative motifs, translating them into physical compositions through a process that combines sketching, digital vectorization and fabrication.
Course Objectives:
- Understand the structural logic of Arabic calligraphy beyond visual aesthetics
- Explore the relationship between language and material
- Develop the ability to translate two dimensional script into physical objects
- Learn the fundamentals of vector design for fabrication
- Gain awareness of wood properties and fabrication constraints
Course Outcomes:
- Produce a finished wooden artwork based on an original concept
- Understand the full workflow from sketch to fabricated object
- Gain practical experience in digital fabrication processes
- Develop the ability to communicate with technicians and fabricators
- Build a foundation for further exploration in material-based design practices
Recommended for:
Designers, visual artists, calligraphers, architects, makers and individuals interested in material-based practices and cultural design
Facilitator
Hussein Alazaat
Hussein Alazaat is a multidisciplinary designer, Arabic calligraphy artist and founder of Alazaat Studio and ELHARF. His practice explores the intersection of cultural heritage and contemporary design through typography, public installations, publishing and education. He has contributed to major cultural and national projects, including calligraphy design work for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 and Jordanian currency design. His work focuses on reinterpreting Arabic visual language into modern contexts through research-driven and material-based approaches.
