• Sidi Bou Said: Traditional Calligraphy Workshop
  • Sidi Bou Said: Traditional Calligraphy Workshop
  • Sidi Bou Said: Traditional Calligraphy Workshop
  • Sidi Bou Said: Traditional Calligraphy Workshop

Sidi Bou Said: Traditional Calligraphy Workshop

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ID: GYG1175533-1802344
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Country: Tunisia

Duration: 02:00 hours


Description

Discover the art of traditional calligraphy with a workshop at the Sidi Bou Said Creative Hub in Tunis. Learn the fundamentals of letterforms, stroke order, spacing, and rhythm.
Discover the art of traditional calligraphy in a hands-on and immersive workshop designed for all skill levels. Guided by an experienced instructor, learn the fundamentals of letterforms, stroke order, spacing, and rhythm using classic calligraphy tools such as reed pens and ink.

The workshop introduces multiple regional calligraphy styles, including Tunisian, Andalusian, Moroccan, and Eastern (Levantine-influenced) styles, highlighting their unique visual characteristics and cultural backgrounds.

Beyond technique, the workshop presents calligraphy as a contemplative art form that encourages patience, focus, and mindful creative expression through guided practice and experimentation.

The workshop starts and ends at the Sidi Bou Said Creative Hub, located within the Ennejma Ezzahra Palace and Museum. Leave with practice sheets, a finished calligraphic piece, and a deeper appreciation for this living artistic tradition.

Highlights

  • Immerse yourself in the art of traditional calligraphy with a workshop
  • Learn the fundamentals of letterforms, stroke order, and spacing
  • Discover multiple regional calligraphy styles, including Tunisian and Andalusian
  • Use classic calligraphy tools such as reed pens and ink
  • Take home practice sheets and a finished calligraphic piece

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The workshop is suitable for all skill levels
Calligraphy tools such as reed pens and ink are used
The workshop is held at the Sidi Bou Said Creative Hub within the Ennejma Ezzahra Palace and Museum
There are signs pointing to both The Creative Hub and the Ennejma Ezzahra palace/museum. Both are part of the same palace
INCLUDED
  • Hands-on calligraphy workshop
  • Guidance from an experienced instructor
  • Introduction to multiple regional calligraphy styles
  • Practice sheets
  • Finished calligraphic piece
NOT INCLUDED
  • Coffee/Snacks
  • Food/Lunch
  • Sidi Bou Said Scavenger Hunt

When should I book?

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.


Cancellations

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.