Study khat in Surabaya from the very first touch of the qalam to a piece you would be proud to frame. Naskhi lays the ground, then Riq'ah and Thuluth follow, with each letter proportioned by the nuqthah. Suited to children, teens, adults, and seniors, taught through private lessons at home and online by calligraphers trained in the Arabi Method.
Every sheet gets its strokes corrected on the spot
Move up a level once a style feels solid
3 Khat StylesNaskhi, Riq'ah, and Thuluth, one step at a time
3 Khat StylesNaskhi, Riq'ah, and Thuluth, one step at a time
The Nuqthah RuleEvery letter set by the dot
Metode ArabiTrained calligraphers
Every AgeFrom children of 5 to seniors
2 WaysAt home in Surabaya and online
3 Khat StylesNaskhi, Riq'ah, and Thuluth, one step at a time
The Nuqthah RuleEvery letter set by the dot
Metode ArabiTrained calligraphers
Every AgeFrom children of 5 to seniors
2 WaysAt home in Surabaya and online
Quick Answer
What is the Arabic calligraphy (khat) course at Arabi in Surabaya?
The Arabi Method delivers systematic teaching of Arabic Calligraphy for students in Surabaya, from the Ampel quarter to Sukolilo, with clear stages so the results take root. Arabi's Arabic calligraphy (khat) course in Surabaya teaches you to write Arabic letters beautifully and by the correct rules.
Key points
Strokes are sized by the nuqthah dot unit, keeping the proportion of every letter true.
Naskhi is firmed up first as the parent style, before you rise to Riq'ah and Thuluth.
Each practice sheet is corrected in person by the calligrapher, from line weight to letter spacing.
Open to children from age 5, students, working professionals, and seniors across Surabaya.
Quick facts
Khat styles
Naskhi, Riq'ah, Thuluth
Unit of measure
The nuqthah dot from the qalam tip
How you learn
Private, at home and online
Age
5 years to seniors
The Arabi Khat Method
Carrying On the Way of the Master Calligraphers, Ordered for Beginners
The Arabi Method delivers systematic teaching of Arabic Calligraphy for students in Surabaya, from the Ampel quarter to Sukolilo, with clear stages so the results take root. Khat has travelled from teacher to student by copying examples and receiving direct correction. Arabi keeps this way alive and lays it out in clear steps for learners in Surabaya.
Copying the teacher's example
Manqul
You write over or beside the rule example, training eye and hand to know the true shape of each letter before you write freely.
Learning face to face
Talaqqi
The calligrapher forms the strokes in front of you and shows the hand movements words cannot capture, from the tilt of the qalam to the pressure of each stroke.
Assessing every sheet
Stroke Correction
Each practice is marked where it needs work, from line weight, to how even the rows sit, to the gaps between letters, so the proportions keep sharpening.
The Arabi Method arrangement
Gradual Levels
One style is settled before the next begins, keeping the base of your strokes firm and steady as the material widens.
Down the generations, calligraphers (khattat) learned by tracing their teacher's work letter by letter, then handing their practice back for correction until the strokes stayed true to the rules. Arabi keeps this tradition and orders it into tidy levels, so a beginner in Surabaya who has never held a qalam can see a clear road toward a finished piece.
Getting to Know Your City
Arabi Arabic Calligraphy in Surabaya
Surabaya is the capital of East Java and one of the oldest centres of Islamic education in the archipelago, with the Ampel religious quarter that holds a long history of the Wali Songo's dakwah. From the Kenjeran coast to the southern plains like Wiyung and Lakarsantri, Muslim families in Surabaya preserve the tradition of reciting the Quran in mosques, madrasah, and majelis taklim that live on across generations. This atmosphere makes learning Arabic Calligraphy in Surabaya feel woven into daily life, guided by ustadz and ustadzah who understand the rhythm of this city of santri.
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The Ampel religious quarter
Around the Ampel Mosque in Surabaya, a long tradition of reciting the Quran has grown. Your child learns Arabic Calligraphy with the adab and depth that suit the atmosphere of this historic quarter.
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The pesantren roots of East Java
Surabaya is surrounded by a strong tradition of pesantren and madrasah across East Java. The Arabi Method continues those roots with structured and lasting teaching of Arabic Calligraphy.
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Reach across the districts
From Rungkut, Sukolilo, to Wiyung, Arabi's ustadz and ustadzah accompany Surabaya families in learning Arabic Calligraphy privately at home and online.
Learning Khat with Arabi in Surabaya Compared to Other Ways
Many families in Surabaya look for Arabic Calligraphy learning that is structured with a clear method, so a student's progress can be followed from one session to the next. There are many ways to take up Arabic calligraphy, and each has its place. Here is an honest picture so you can choose with clear eyes, while we still respect every option.
Aspect
Arabi Private Khat
Self-Study from Video
School Extracurricular
Stroke correction
Every stroke is corrected in person by a calligrapher
No one fixes the strokes, so errors in measure quietly settle in
One teacher for many children, so correction per student is limited
Rule of measure
Measured by the nuqthah dot unit from the very start
Often guesswork without a standard yardstick
A basic introduction, with the rule of measure seldom detailed
Level arrangement
Levels set to match each student's progress
Rests on personal discipline to choose the order
Levels hard to arrange when time is short
Place and schedule
Fitted to you, at home in Surabaya or online
Flexible, yet with no guide at your side
Bound to the school's schedule and place
Pricing
Arabic Calligraphy Cost in Surabaya
This fee is the same for every Arabi teacher serving Surabaya and its surroundings, including Ampel, Gubeng, Rungkut. You are free to learn privately at home or online.
A1Foundational (introduction)Rp 55.100 / per session
A2Foundational (advanced)Rp 63.365 / per session
B1IntermediateRp 72.870 / per session
B2Intermediate (advanced)Rp 83.800 / per session
C1AdvancedRp 96.370 / per session
C2ProficientRp 110.826 / per session
Take a package, and the larger it is the more you save per session:
4 sessionsRp 73.000 per sessionRp 292.000
8 sessionsRp 70.000 per sessionRp 560.000
12 sessionsRp 68.000 per sessionRp 816.000
24 sessionsRp 65.500 per sessionRp 1.572.000
A single session: Rp 72.870 in person, Rp 55.100 online.
Before starting Arabic Calligraphy, Muslim families in Surabaya can weigh their child's readiness through stages adjusted to age and ability, from basic introduction to advanced levels. Arabic calligraphy welcomes beginners and the already trained alike. The points below give a picture of how ready your hand and eye are, and the calligrapher sets your level through an opening consultation.
A Child Ready to Begin
Can already hold a pen steadily
Recognizes some of the hijaiyah letter shapes
Enjoys tracing lines and shapes with care
Teens, Adults, and Seniors
Wants to learn from scratch or to firm up a style they know
Willing to repeat strokes in practice at home
Has a regular slot for one session each week
What Arabi Prepares
A free level-placement consultation
Rule sheets, stroke examples, and tracing practice
A qalam and tool guidance suited to your stage
Anatomy of the Material
What You Hold in Every Khat Session
The material is arranged neatly, from rule sheets to sample pieces to copy, so your practice always has a correct reference.
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The Nuqthah Rule Sheet
Shows the height of the alif, the width of the ba, and the measure of every letter in a number of rhombus dots, as a proven yardstick.
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Graded Stroke Examples
Single letters, joins, then words and sentences, arranged from the easy to those that demand greater precision.
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Tracing Practice Sheets
Faint patterns to trace over, training your hand to follow the path of the rule before you write on your own.
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Reference Gallery of Works
Sample compositions of the basmalah, the asmaul husna, and short phrases, as inspiration and a guide for your first piece.
The material is prepared in layers according to your level and given step by step as the guidance unfolds.
Real Arabi Teachers
Ustadz Who Teach Arabic Calligraphy in Surabaya
A glimpse of the real Arabi teachers who guide Arabic Calligraphy in Surabaya, chosen from leading campuses and trained in the Arabi method.
AUIN
Ustadz Aa M.
Universitas Islam Negeri Sunan Gunung Djati BandungPendidikan Bahasa Arab
Menata hafalan santri dengan sabaq, sabqi, dan manzil yang rapi, sehingga ayat yang sudah dihafal terjaga dan tidak mudah lupa. Bahasa Arabnya membantu santri memahami makna yang dipelajari. Pengalaman yang dibentuk di UIN membuatnya sabar menghadapi tiap santri.
Tahfidz
Mengaji Al-Quran
Bahasa Arab
Tahsin Tajwid
Studi Islam
DUIN
Ustadzah Dita P.
UIN SULTAN SYARIF KASIM RIAUILMU Al-Quran DAN TAFSIR
Membimbing bacaan santri agar makhraj dan sifat hurufnya tepat, sehingga tiap huruf keluar dengan benar dan jelas. Makna ayat ikut dibuka lewat tafsir yang ringan dicerna. Pengalaman yang dibentuk di UIN membuatnya sabar menghadapi tiap santri.
Mengaji Al-Quran
Bahasa Arab
Tahfidz
Ulumul Quran
Tafsir
RAl-Azhar Kairo
Ustadz Ryan P.
Universitas Al-Azhar, KairoIlmu Al-Quran dan Tafsir
Mengajar bahasa Arab dengan runtut, dari percakapan sampai kaidah, supaya santri bisa memahami teks Al-Quran secara langsung. Pemahaman makna ikut terbuka bersama bacaan.
Bahasa Arab
Mengaji Al-Quran
Tahsin Tajwid
Tahfidz
Studi Islam
NAl-Azhar Kairo
Ustadz Nabil H.
Universitas Al-Azhar, KairoSyariah wal Qanun
Menemani santri menghafal dengan tenang dan telaten, memperbaiki bacaan lebih dulu agar hafalan berdiri di atas tajwid yang benar. Bahasa Arabnya membantu santri memahami makna yang dipelajari. Pendidikannya di Al-Azhar Kairo memperkaya cara ia menjelaskan tiap pelajaran.
Tahfidz
Bahasa Arab
Mengaji Al-Quran
Studi Islam
These are a few of the teachers; thousands more serve families across Indonesia.
FAQ
Questions About the Arabic Calligraphy Course in Surabaya
Can I learn Arabic calligraphy in Surabaya from scratch without being able to draw?
Yes. Arabic calligraphy asks for precision and practice under correct rules, and anyone can train these. You begin by gripping the qalam, working on lines and dots, then sizing letters with the nuqthah unit. Arabi's calligraphers walk you through it step by step, so even a beginner in Surabaya who has never held a qalam can reach a piece worthy of framing.
What khat styles are taught at Arabi?
Arabi teaches three core styles step by step. Naskhi comes first because its forms are clear, easy to read, and act as the parent of the other styles. Once Naskhi is solid, you meet the compact Riq'ah for quick writing, then the majestic Thuluth with its broad curves for ornament and wall pieces. Each style carries its own rule of measure, trained gradually.
What is the nuqthah rule in Arabic calligraphy?
The nuqthah is a rhombus-shaped dot unit stamped from the tip of the qalam, used to size each letter. The height of the alif, the width of the ba, and the curve of a letter are all set by a certain number of dots. With this measure, your writing turns balanced and stays true to the same rules of khat the masters have used for generations.
What is the minimum age for a child in Surabaya to join the Arabic calligraphy course?
A child who can already hold a pen steadily and knows the hijaiyah letters is usually ready to begin, generally around 5 years and above. For children, the guidance follows the steadiness of their hand and their span of focus, starting from simple lines and dots. A free consultation via WhatsApp 628164896943 helps us gauge your child's readiness.
Can the calligraphy course in Surabaya be done online?
Yes. Arabi runs khat classes at your home in Surabaya or online through the screen. In an online class, the calligrapher draws the example live and you send photos of your practice to be corrected on the spot. Online learning is also supported through the Arabi App, and registration goes through daftar.arabi.id.
Does Arabi prepare students for calligraphy competitions such as the MKQ?
Yes, for students who are keen. The Musabaqah Khattil Quran (MKQ) weighs the beauty and rules of the writing across the naskah, decoration, and contemporary branches. Arabi's calligraphers guide the rules strictly and lay out the demands of each branch. This preparation grows alongside practice, and we guide it honestly to match each student's ability.
How long does it take to be able to create a calligraphy piece?
The time varies from person to person, because khat is measured by the quality of strokes that keep improving. What counts is diligent practice and the steadiness of each milestone, from controlled lines, to Naskhi letters, to joins, to composition. With regular practice and periodic correction, many students have produced a first basmalah piece worthy of framing within a few levels.
Can Arabic Calligraphy lessons in Surabaya be private at home?
Yes. Arabi's ustadz and ustadzah provide private Arabic Calligraphy lessons at home in many areas of Surabaya, from Rungkut, Gubeng, Sukolilo, to Wiyung, with a schedule that adapts to your family's daily life.
How do I choose the right Arabic Calligraphy teacher in Surabaya?
Arabi matches students in Surabaya with an ustadz or ustadzah who suits the child's level and needs. Every teacher is trained in the Arabi Method and teaches Arabic Calligraphy with expertise and a teacher's heart that guides with patience.
Is Arabic Calligraphy in Surabaya available online?
It is. Besides private lessons at home, families in Surabaya can learn Arabic Calligraphy online through the Arabi App, so a student can still recite the Quran with guidance even when schedules are full or distance becomes an obstacle.
Does Arabi reach Ampel and Gubeng in Surabaya?
Yes. Arabi teachers serve families across Surabaya, including Ampel, Gubeng, Rungkut, and other areas. Sessions run privately at your home or online, so Arabic Calligraphy stays accessible wherever you are in Surabaya.
Who It Is For
Khat Welcomes the Patient and Diligent, at Any Age
Arabic calligraphy asks for precision, patience, and repeated practice under correct rules. In a city of santri like Surabaya, Arabi opens khat classes for a range of needs and ages, with guidance shaped to each learner.
Children and Teens
Growing precision and patience early, while nurturing a love for the letters of the Quran through strokes they enjoy.
Students Who Love Writing as Art
Getting ready for the khattil Quran competition (MKQ) or beautifying their own notes and works by the correct rules.
Adults and Professionals
Turning a calming hobby into framed pieces for the Surabaya home or a heartfelt gift.
Seniors and Mosque Volunteers
Spending time on a meaningful pursuit that settles the heart, while learning to write mosque wall ornament and event decoration.
The Learning Map
Six Khat Milestones, from the First Line to a Framed Piece
Six milestones that mark real progress, measured by the quality of your strokes and the steadiness of each stage.
Milestone 1
Controlled Lines and Dots
You canhold the qalam at the correct angle and produce clean thick and thin lines as well as tidy nuqthah dots.
Correct qalam angle
Thick and thin lines
Neat rhombus dots
Milestone 2
Single Naskhi Letters
You canThe 28 hijaiyah letters in the Naskhi style are written at the correct dot measure, both above and below the baseline.
28 Naskhi letters
Nuqthah measure for each letter
Position on the baseline
Milestone 3
Joins and Words
You canLetters join in their initial, medial, and final positions, forming words with balanced proportions.
Joins in three positions
Word proportion
Spacing between letters
Milestone 4
Sentences and Riq'ah
You canwrite neat short sentences and become acquainted with the Riq'ah khat, the compact style for quick writing.
Neat short sentences
Introduction to Riq'ah
Quick, readable writing
Milestone 5
The Majesty of Thuluth
You canbegin to master the broad curves and layered arrangement of the Thuluth khat, used for ornament and wall calligraphy.
Broad Thuluth curves
Layered arrangement
Wall ornament
Milestone 6
Composition Work
You canarrange a phrase within a single field, managing the empty space and border ornament, until the piece is worthy of framing.
Single field layout
Managing empty space
Border ornament and finishing
Each milestone is measured by the quality of your strokes, so you advance with a correct foundation at every step.
Tutor
Arabi Calligraphers in Surabaya Who Teach from the Heart
Calligraphy needs a teacher whose hand is trained and whose heart is patient. Arabi's ustadz and ustadzah calligraphers are skilled experts drawn from a range of campuses and universities, equipped with the Arabi Method to guide beginners in a structured way. They understand the rhythm of this city of santri, draw in front of you, correct gently, and cheer you on with every sheet, until your strokes find their beauty.
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Trained Khat ExpertCampus graduate
Commands the rules of Naskhi, Riq'ah, and Thuluth, and can form a rule-faithful example right in front of you.
Naskhi
Riq'ah
Thuluth
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Trained in the Arabi MethodNational network
Orders levels and corrections in a structured way, so a beginner who has never held a qalam has a clear road toward a finished piece.
The Arabi Khat Method
The nuqthah rule
Level arrangement
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A Teacher's HeartIn person and online
Patient with strokes that are still stiff, encouraging with good manners, and glad for every small step a student takes.
The beauty of khat begins with a single correct stroke. Tell us how far you know the letters and the qalam, and Arabi's calligrapher will help gauge which level you should start from. For children, teens, adults, and seniors. The opening consultation is free via WhatsApp, learning is available at home or online, and you may also register through daftar.arabi.id. Start the Arabic Calligraphy journey with Arabi in Surabaya today, guided by ustadz and ustadzah ready to accompany your student with a clear method.
