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Anwar Odi
Anwar Odi
Lebanon

I enrolled in the Mukhtar Plan online program with the second batch, eighth group. Initially, I was skeptical about learning calligraphy remotely, but...

Mukhtar Plan Online Program2022
Layla Mahmoud
Layla Mahmoud
Egypt

The Barzingi Institute's distance learning approach revolutionized my calligraphy journey. Their high-definition document cameras captured every subtl...

Thuluth Script Program2021
Khalid Al-Farsi
Khalid Al-Farsi
Oman

After 16 years of operation, the Barzingi Institute has mastered the art of distance education in calligraphy. They sent me specially cut reed pens an...

Diwani Script Program2023
Fatima Zahra
Fatima Zahra
Morocco

Before discovering the Barzingi Institute, I struggled to learn calligraphy through books and online videos, making little progress. Their structured ...

Kufi Script Program2022
Ibrahim Nasser
Ibrahim Nasser
United Arab Emirates

The Barzingi Institute brilliantly bridges ancient tradition with modern technology. Their attention to the smallest details is remarkable—from teachi...

Thuluth Jali Program2023
Aisha Bakr
Aisha Bakr
Jordan

As a resident of Amman, I had the option to attend classes in person but chose the online program due to my work schedule. I was amazed to discover th...

Naskh Script Program2021

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Youssef Qadir

Youssef Qadir

Algeria

Illumination Techniques2022

I was doubtful that illumination techniques—with their delicate color gradients and precise gold application—could be effectively taught online. The B...

Samira Hakim

Samira Hakim

Kuwait

Mixed Styles Program2023

What distinguishes the Barzingi Institute is their holistic educational philosophy. Beyond teaching the mechanical aspects of letter formation, they p...

Omar Zafar

Omar Zafar

Pakistan

Thuluth Script Program2021

After years of self-directed calligraphy practice, I sought formal instruction from recognized masters but thought my location in Pakistan would make ...

Mariam Al-Sayed

Mariam Al-Sayed

Saudi Arabia

Jali Thuluth Program2022

The Barzingi Institute has achieved a perfect synthesis of tradition and innovation in their teaching approach. They honor the centuries-old master-ap...

Ahmed Kareem

Ahmed Kareem

Iraq

Square Kufi Program2023

I was convinced that Square Kufi, with its mathematical precision and geometric complexity, would be impossible to learn without in-person guidance. T...

Zainab Mustafa

Zainab Mustafa

Turkey

Ottoman Styles Program2022

Coming from Turkey with its own rich calligraphic heritage, I was impressed by the Barzingi Institute's nuanced understanding of regional styles and h...

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Arabic Calligraphy

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  • 225 hours of training
  • 8 script styles
  • Personalized feedback on your work
  • Specialized calligraphy tools provided
  • Certificate upon completion
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$3,470
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Islamic Illumination

Ornamentation & design

  • 150 hours of training
  • Islamic geometry, Rumi & floral ornamentation
  • Gold application techniques
  • Personalized feedback on your work
  • Certificate upon completion
  • Special discounts for groups like schools
  • Customized schedule for groups
$1,500
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