Master Calligraphy Session
Posted 2nd July 2024
As part of the Bradford Literature Festival, Year 10 GCSE Art students got the opportunity this week to work with Noor Haji Deen, a world famous and renowed master of Arabic calligraphy. Born in 1963 in Shangdong province, China, he brings new concepts in traditional thought and Islamic art to a modern audience, juxtaposing them in a calligraphic style that is all his own, both Eastern and Western. Haji Noor Deen is here for the Bradford Literature Festival, flying here from his home in China to work with young people in our city.
He spoke with students and staff about the hard work, grit and determination that has been needed throughout his career to get to where he is now. He then demonstrated his craft to all, before letting students and staff have a go at this special and very ancient artistic skill.
You can find out more about Noor Haji Deen here.