Dar Awadhah in Al-Atawilah, Al-Qura governorate, is hosting the Craft Forum, which features 68 calligraphers including masters from various regions of Saudi Arabia and around the world.
According to SPA, the five-day event provides a platform for calligraphers to present their works to international guests for examination and artistic guidance. The forum facilitates exchanges on the foundations and aesthetics of calligraphy to help participants develop their performance and enrich their experiences.
The event aims to transfer know-how between generations and create a stimulating environment for learning to preserve Arabic calligraphy as an authentic Islamic and Arab art. Guest of honor and calligrapher of the Holy Quran, Sheikh Othman Taha, stated that the forum serves as a platform for sharing experiences and consolidating the presence of the art among future generations.
The source did not specify the total number of international guests attending the forum.
Where is the Craft Forum taking place and for how long? The Craft Forum is being held at Dar Awadhah in Al-Atawilah, located in the Al-Qura governorate of Al-Baha. The event is scheduled to take place over a period of five days.
Who is participating in the calligraphy activities at the forum? The forum includes 68 calligraphers, consisting of an elite group of masters coming from different regions of Saudi Arabia as well as from across the world. Sheikh Othman Taha, the calligrapher of the Holy Quran, is attending as the guest of honor.
What are the primary goals of the Craft Forum regarding Arabic calligraphy? The forum aims to facilitate the transfer of know-how between different generations and create a stimulating environment for learning and development. These efforts are intended to preserve the art of Arabic calligraphy and strengthen its presence as an authentic Islamic and Arab art.