Souq Al Wakra · Creative Workshops & Classes
Hidden GemDate IdeaEditor's PickEmbrace Doha Arabic Calligraphy Workshop
Embrace Doha runs a two-hour Arabic calligraphy workshop out of a house inside Souq Al Wakra, walking participants through the history and cultural weight of the art form before they design and paint their own word or name as a keepsake canvas. It's a small, intimate setup rather than a big studio, and it's part of a wider slate of cultural experiences the house runs for visitors wanting a deeper entry point into Qatari and Islamic culture. Traditional reed pens and ink are used throughout, not modern substitutes.
- Suitable for
- Adults, Couples, Solo, Groups & Friends · 10+
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Opening hours
- By appointmentSat, Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu
- Price
- Contact for current pricing
- Booking
- Advance booking required
- Best season
- Year-round
- Parking & accessibility
- Souq Al Wakra public parking lot, short walk in
- Facilities & what to bring
- Materials provided; finished canvas is yours to keep
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Contact
- +974 5006 4472
- embracedoha.com/services/cultural-experiences/arabic-calligraphy
- Zone 4, House 157, Souq Al Wakra, Qatar
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