MENA PAC Centre Calligraphy workshop

The classic art of calligraphy is a prominent part of Arabic and Islamic culture, bringing beauty and emotion to the written word.

Qatar National Library, host to one of IFLA’s Preservation and Conservation (PAC) Centres, is proud to celebrate Arabic Calligraphy Week with a series of events that explore the past, present and future of this remarkable art form.

Date: 6 – 11 November 2021

Target Audience: General public

Please see the links below to view details of each session and how to register. 

6 November: Calligraphy Week: Arabic Calligraphy Competition

7 November: Calligraphy Week: Artificial Intelligence for Arabic Calligraphy

9 November: Calligraphy Week: Art and Arabic Calligraphy

11 November: Calligraphy Week: Get to Know the Library’s Resources on Arabic Calligraphy

11 November: Calligraphy Week: Artificial Intelligence for Art, Culture and Heritage