Al Qalam — in the heart of historic Cairo
Where the Arabic letter becomes a lived art
A school, studio and store for Arabic calligraphy and Islamic ornamentation: we teach its foundations, create original works with it, and supply its tools to every enthusiast and professional.
What We Offer
Four Doors to the Art of Letters
From your first pen stroke to owning an original artwork, Al Qalam is with you every step of the way.
The School
Courses and workshops in Naskh, Ruq'ah, Thuluth, Diwani, Nasta'liq (Persian) and Kufic, in person and online.
The Studio
Custom calligraphic artworks, copying of the Holy Qur'an, inscription bands for mosques, and visual identities.
The Store
Original artworks by leading calligraphers, reed and bamboo pens, inks, books and calligraphy tools.
Activities
Art exhibitions, lectures, field trips in historic Cairo, and community development programs.
From the Store
Selected Arabic Calligraphy Artworks
Original works in Thuluth, Diwani, Nasta'liq and Kufic; every artwork is a unique piece.
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Arabic Calligraphy Artworks
«وما على الله محال» (And nothing is impossible for God) – Square Kufic – Abu El-Fedaa
3,500 EGP Add to cart -
Arabic Calligraphy Artworks
«فإذا عزمت فتوكل على الله» (And when you have decided, rely upon God) – Thuluth – Ahmed El Shafei
7,000 EGP Add to cart -
Arabic Calligraphy Artworks
«اللهم إنا نعوذ بك» (O God, we seek refuge in You) – Fatimid Kufic – Basma Abu Zeid
7,000 EGP Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
Arabic Calligraphy Artworks
«والله غالب على أمره» (And God is predominant over His affair) – Thuluth, Diwani and Naskh – Ibrahim Badr
8,000 EGP Add to cart -
Arabic Calligraphy Artworks
«أرأيت الذي يكذب بالدين» (Have you seen the one who denies the Judgment?) - Kufic
6,000 EGP Add to cart -
Arabic Calligraphy Artworks
«إن الذي ملأ اللغات محاسنا» (He who filled the languages with beauty) – Nasta'liq (Persian)
3,500 EGP Add to cart -
Arabic Calligraphy Artworks
«لا إله إلا الله محمد رسول الله» (There is no god but God; Muhammad is the Messenger of God) – Thuluth and Ruq'ah – Ibrahim Badr
6,000 EGP Add to cart
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Everything a Calligrapher Needs
Carefully selected tools used by Al Qalam's teachers in their classes.
Learn for Free
Arabic Calligraphy Series: Free Video Courses
Letter-by-letter instruction in Naskh, Ruq'ah, Thuluth, Diwani, Nasta'liq and Shikasta by Al Qalam's teachers: Islam Ramadan and Mustafa Omari.
- More than 390 video lessons
- From beginner to advanced
- Artistic applications on leather, copper, wood and gypsum
Reserve Your Seat
Calligraphy & Ornamentation Workshops
8-session workshops at the Al-Khalifa branch, with remote or one-on-one training available.
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Workshops & Courses
Diwani Calligraphy Workshop
Price range: 1,750 EGP through 1,960 EGP Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
Workshops & Courses
Nasta'liq (Persian) Calligraphy Workshop
Price range: 1,750 EGP through 1,960 EGP Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
Workshops & Courses
Mamluk Ornamentation Workshop
Original price was: 3,000 EGP.2,800 EGPCurrent price is: 2,800 EGP. Add to cart
«الخطُّ هندسةٌ روحانية، وإن ظهرت بآلة جسمانية» (Calligraphy is a spiritual geometry, though it appears through a physical instrument)
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Visit Us
In the Shadow of Sultan Hassan and Al-Rifa'i
We are based in a historic house in Darb al-Labbana alley, off Citadel Square. Welcome to the school, studio and store.
- 10 Darb al-Labbana Alley, Citadel Square, Al-Khalifa — opposite the Sultan Hassan and Al-Rifa'i mosques, Cairo
- Daily except Monday, 11 AM to 6 PM
- 0109 314 0104
- Message us on WhatsApp