326 October 2022
Classes

Qassim Haider offers two workshops this fall, focusing on ‘Glyphs 3 and Arabic Type Design’. See below for details.

Workshop 1: Introduction to Arabic Type Design & Font Production

4 sessions on 3, 5, 10 and 12 Oct 2022
7:00-8:30 pm each (Cairo time)

  • To Reflect upon the beauty of Arabic calligraphy, typography and type-design.
  • To be introduced to the techniques of combining Arabic calligraphy, typography and type-design with art and design.
  • Define the usages of Arabic Calligraphy / Arabic Type-Design as a contemporary art form.
  • Briefly look at the development of calligraphy throughout history, and propose methods to develop it.
  • Explore closely the main forms and rules behind creating a successful typographical work such as: fonts, logos
  • Exercise a real-life experiment to form a successful calligraphic/typographical work such as: calligraphy, fonts, logos and lettering for any product.

Where?

Online

Who?

Qassim Haider

For Whom?

Max 10 participants

How Much?

BHD 60 or USD 165

Language

Arabic

Prerequisites

A Mac with Zoom, Glyphs & Adobe Illustrator and a good internet connection.

Registration

Please send an e-mail with your short cv & portfolio (max 5 pages) to design at qtypography period com.

Workshop 2: Introduction to OpenType Programming for Type Designers

4 sessions on 17, 19, 24 and 26 Oct 2022
7:00-8:30 pm each (Cairo time)

Where?

Online

Who?

Qassim Haider

For Whom?

Max 10 participants

How Much?

BHD 60 or USD 165

Language

Arabic

Prerequisites

A Mac with Zoom, Glyphs and a good internet connection.

Registration

Please send an e-mail with your short cv & portfolio (max 5 pages) to design at qtypography period com.