Samia Anwaar – Islamic Calligraphy Artist
About the Artist:
Samia Anwaar is a Sydney-based artist specializing in luxurious and spiritual Quranic calligraphy. She transforms sacred verses into elegant visual expressions that illuminate homes, hearts, and minds. With years of experience conducting workshops and exhibitions, she inspires students of all ages to explore and sophistication of Islamic art.
Education:
- MBA in Finance – Gold Medalist (2007)
- Bachelors in Computer Science (2004)
Artistic Education & Training:
2021 paintastic Valley Art Studio Lahore (Online):
- Beginners Thulus Calligraphy Course – Foundational Qalam skills & Arabic letters in Thulus Script
- Advanced Thulus Calligraphy Course – Complex scripts & their compositions
- Thulus Calligraphy Painting Courses – Integrating modern techniques, backgrounds, and mixed media
2024 – Modern Calligraphy (khat Al Wissaam):
- Basic & Advanced Modern Calligraphy
- Application of modern 3D calligraphy techniques in painting
Workshops & Exhibitions
Workshops & Courses
📅 February 2026
Unity Grammar School
1-Day Calligraphy Workshop
📅 January 2026
Rooty Hill Mosque
2-Day Calligraphy Workshop
📅 December 2025
Asma-ul-Husna
Modern Calligraphy & Painting – 2-Day Workshop
📅 October 2025
IFAM Convention
🎨 Exhibited Calligraphy Artwork
📅 September 2025
Rooty Hill
Beginners Qalam Calligraphy Course – 2-Month Duration
📅 21st, 28th & 31st August 2025
Greenacre Youth Community Centre
3 Calligraphy Workshops
📅 August 2025
MCYAS – Muslim Cultural & Youth Association, Minchinbury
1-Day Qalam Calligraphy Workshop
📅 May 2025
Global Fusion Fest, Castle Hill
Live Calligraphy Workshop
📅 February 2025
Al Huda Sydney, Lakemba
1-Day Qalam Calligraphy Workshop
📅 February 2025
Gallery One62 Art Exhibition
🎨 Featured Calligraphy Artwork
📅 January 2025
Rooty Hill Mosque
2-Day Calligraphy Painting Workshop
📅 November 2024
Para Villa Lounge, Parramatta
1-Day Calligraphy Workshop
📅 October 2024
IFAM Convention, Rouse Hill
🎨 Exhibited Calligraphy Artwork
📅 June 2024
IFAM Girls Youth, Rooty Hill
Calligraphy Painting – 1-Day Workshop
📅 April 2024
MEFF, Fairfield
🎨 Exhibited Calligraphy Artwork
📅 September 2023
IFAM Convention, Rouse Hill
🎨 Exhibited Calligraphy Artwork
Child Safety & Compliance
Working With Children Check (WWCC) Clearance
Approved for both Volunteer and Paid Roles
WWCC Number: WWC 2889336E