About
Explore Thuluth Maghribi, a dynamic development of the Maghribi calligraphic tradition distinguished by its expanded forms and expressive movement. This script reflects a stage in which Maghribi writing opens into larger and more fluid compositions while maintaining its structural foundations. Through a step-by-step approach, students will study essential letterforms, proportional relationships, and the compositional possibilities of this expanded style. Guided practice, manuscript examples, and individual feedback will support the completion of a short composition while introducing students to the visual energy and expressive qualities of Thuluth Maghribi calligraphy.
Key Information
Who is this workshop for?
All levels of ability and experience are welcome. You must be aged 18 or over to participate in our programmes.
Knowledge of the Arabic language or alphabet is not required; However, if you’d like a head start with the alphabet and writing system, The Arabic Alphabet by Nicholas Awde and Putros Samano is a great resource.
How many people can attend?
14 people
What days/times do I attend?
Monday – Friday, 26 – 30 October 2026, 10:00 – 16:30
What materials do I need?
All materials will be provided.
Wear comfortable clothing that you do not mind getting slightly messy. Avoid wearing baggy clothing (especially sleeves), loose jewellery, high heels or open-toed shoes.
Where will this course take place?
This course will take place at our studios at The King’s Foundation School of Traditional Arts, 19-22 Charlotte Road, London EC2A 3SG.
FAQs
Do you offer concessions?
Yes, we offer concessions for Seniors/60+, full-time students and people who are unemployed/in receipt of benefits.
Concessions cannot be applied in retrospect. To receive a concession, please apply via our online form. We will then send you a discount code to use when booking your space.
Terms & Conditions
The School reserves the right to discontinue or suspend a Course up to fourteen (14) calendar days before the advertised start date of the Course. This course requires a minimum number of enrollments to run.
Our normal terms and conditions apply.
Tutor Biography
Ubaydullah Ahmad is a London-based calligrapher specialising in classical Arabic scripts, holding ijazat in Kufic, Maghribi, and Ottoman traditions. In 2009, he travelled to Cairo where he spent eight years immersed in the Arabic language and the traditional apprenticeship system of calligraphy, studying under recognised masters and receiving formal authorisations in multiple scripts. He later received a scholarship to attend The King’s Foundation School of Traditional Arts, graduating in 2020 with an MA in Visual Islamic and Traditional Arts. During the COVID period, he resided in Istanbul, researching manuscripts and advancing his study of the Six Pens under Master Scribe Ahmed Fares.
His practice explores the structural intelligence and expressive potential of Arabic letterforms, often bringing Kufic foundations into dialogue with Maghribi and Ottoman traditions. His works have been exhibited and commissioned internationally, including by the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, and by His Majesty King Charles III. Alongside his studio practice, he teaches and lectures internationally.
