Learn khat from the way you hold the qalam to a piece ready for the wall. Naskhi comes first as your base, then Riq'ah and Thuluth, with each letter measured by the nuqthah dot. Open to children, teens, adults, and seniors in Pontianak, through private lessons at home and online with calligraphers trained in the Arabi Method.
3 Khat StylesNaskhi, Riq'ah, and Thuluth, in sequence
3 Khat StylesNaskhi, Riq'ah, and Thuluth, in sequence
The Nuqthah RuleEvery letter sized by the dot
Metode ArabiTrained calligraphers
Every AgeChildren from 5 years to seniors
2 WaysAt home and online
3 Khat StylesNaskhi, Riq'ah, and Thuluth, in sequence
The Nuqthah RuleEvery letter sized by the dot
Metode ArabiTrained calligraphers
Every AgeChildren from 5 years to seniors
2 WaysAt home and online
Quick Answer
What is the Arabic calligraphy (khat) course at Arabi?
In Pontianak, Arabi's ustadz and ustadzah teach Arabic Calligraphy with the Arabi method arranged in gradual steps, so your child in areas such as Benua Melayu, Sungai Bangkong, or Tanjung Hulu learns at a comfortable and directed pace, from the basics to lasting levels.
Key points
Each stroke is sized by the nuqthah dot, keeping every letter's proportion honest.
Naskhi is set firm as the parent style before you take on Riq'ah and Thuluth.
Your calligrapher corrects every practice sheet directly, from line weight to letter spacing.
Open to children from 5 years, students, working adults, and seniors.
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
Comparison
Learning Khat with Arabi Compared to Other Ways
Many families in Pontianak are already familiar with surau recitation and Quran education gardens. The table below explains where Arabic Calligraphy with Arabi stands honestly, so you in Pontianak can choose the structured learning path that suits your child best. There are many ways to learn Arabic calligraphy, and each has its place. Here is an honest picture, so you can choose with open eyes while still respecting every option.
Stroke correction
Arabi Private Khat
Every stroke is corrected directly by a calligrapher
Self-Study from VideoNo one fixes the strokes, and errors in measure easily settle in
School ExtracurricularOne teacher for many children, so correction per student is limited
Rule of measure
Arabi Private Khat
Measured by the nuqthah dot unit from the start
Self-Study from VideoOften guesswork without a standard yardstick
School ExtracurricularBasic introduction, the rule of measure rarely detailed
Level arrangement
Arabi Private Khat
Levels arranged to match each student's progress
Self-Study from VideoDepends on personal discipline to choose the order
School ExtracurricularLevels hard to arrange because of limited time
Place and schedule
Arabi Private Khat
Fitted to you, at home in Pontianak or online
Self-Study from VideoFlexible, yet without a guide beside you
School ExtracurricularTied to the school's schedule and place
Pricing
Arabic Calligraphy Cost in Pontianak
This fee is the same for every Arabi teacher serving Pontianak and its surroundings, including Sungai Jawi, Pontianak Barat, Sungai Bangkong, Pontianak Barat, Akcaya, Pontianak Selatan. You are free to learn privately at home or online.
Rp 86.370 / per session a session of 60 minutes, one learner with one tutorteacher comes to you in Pontianak
One session runs 60, 90, or 120 minutes. The length you pick moves the fee:
60 minRp 86.370
90 minRp 108.231
120 minRp 137.379
Prefer to learn online? It costs the same here, Rp 86.370 per session, and that figure holds in every city.
Arabi in Pontianak runs on monthly packages and session lengths, so the per-session figure above holds from 4 sessions a month onward. Larger packages bring the cost per session down:
4 sessionsper monthRp 86.370 per sessionRp 345.480
8 sessionsper monthRp 84.913 per sessionRp 679.301
12 sessionsper monthRp 83.455 per sessionRp 1.001.462
24 sessionsper monthRp 79.083 per sessionRp 1.897.992
A shared session in Pontianak is counted 25% lower, which comes to Rp 64.778 per session per learner.
Registration costs Rp 95.000, charged a single time at the start. The 8-session package in Pontianak then totals Rp 774.301 the first time you pay.
Before starting Arabic Calligraphy in Pontianak, the readiness checklist below helps you assess your child's learning stage according to age and ability, whether they live in the city centre such as Akcaya or in the northern Pontianak area such as Siantan. Arabic calligraphy welcomes beginners and the already trained alike. The points below sketch how ready your hand and eye are, and your calligrapher sets the right 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
Wishes to begin from scratch or to firm up a familiar style
Willing to repeat stroke 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
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.
Getting to Know Your City
Arabi Arabic Calligraphy in Pontianak
Pontianak is the capital of West Kalimantan, set on the equator, a city with strong Malay Islamic roots dating back to the Pontianak Sultanate. Masjid Jami Sultan Syarif Abdurrahman, at the meeting point of the Kapuas and Landak Rivers, marks the long tradition of religious learning in this city. From Sungai Jawi and Sungai Bangkong in Pontianak Barat, Akcaya and Benua Melayu in Pontianak Selatan, to Siantan in Pontianak Utara and Tanjung Hulu in Pontianak Timur, Muslim families in Pontianak keep the habit of reciting the Quran alive through surau, mosques, madrasah, and majelis taklim. This atmosphere makes learning Arabic Calligraphy in Pontianak feel like continuing a tradition that has long lived among the communities along the Kapuas.
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Pontianak's Malay Islamic roots
Pontianak grew from a Sultanate with Masjid Jami Sultan Syarif Abdurrahman as an old centre of dakwah. Your child learns Arabic Calligraphy with adab and depth that align with the Malay Islamic tradition of this city along the Kapuas.
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A tradition of reciting the Quran in surau and mosques
In Pontianak, village surau, mosques, and majelis taklim are familiar places to learn religion, from Sungai Jawi to Siantan. This habit helps your child grow used to learning Arabic Calligraphy diligently and with good manners.
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Reaching across Pontianak's districts
Arabi's ustadz and ustadzah guide families across Pontianak, from Akcaya and Benua Melayu in the south of the city to Tanjung Hulu in the east and Siantan in the north, so the Arabic Calligraphy schedule fits your routine with ease.
Sungai Jawi, Pontianak BaratSungai Bangkong, Pontianak BaratAkcaya, Pontianak SelatanBenua Melayu, Pontianak SelatanKota Baru, Pontianak SelatanSiantan, Pontianak UtaraTanjung Hulu, Pontianak TimurSaigon, Pontianak TimurBansir, Pontianak TenggaraSungai Beliung, Pontianak Barat
Real Arabi Teachers
Ustadz Who Teach Arabic Calligraphy in Pontianak
A glimpse of the real Arabi teachers who guide Arabic Calligraphy in Pontianak, chosen from leading campuses and trained in the Arabi method.
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Ustadzah Windari S.
UIN Sunan KalijagaSejarah Peradaban Islam
Sabar menuntun santri yang baru mengenal Al-Quran, menjaga suasana belajar tetap tenang dan menyemangati. Adab dan pemahaman keislaman ditanam bersama pelajaran. Latar pendidikannya di UIN memperkuat cara ia mendampingi santri belajar.
Mengaji Al-Quran
Tahfidz
Bahasa Arab
Tahsin Tajwid
Studi Islam
M
Ustadz Mausall A.
Universitas Darussalam GontorPendidikan 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. Kebiasaan berbahasa Arab dari Gontor membuat contoh-contohnya hidup dan mudah ditiru.
Tahfidz
Bahasa Arab
Mengaji Al-Quran
R
Ustadz Raenza P.
Universitas Darussalam Gontor
Mengajar bahasa Arab dari dasar dengan bahasa yang mudah dicerna, sehingga santri berani berbicara dan menulis. Kebiasaan berbahasa Arab dari Gontor membuat contoh-contohnya hidup dan mudah ditiru.
Bahasa Arab
Studi Islam
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Ustadz Ardian Y.
Mahad Tsurayya Malang/Tsurayya Islamic School Malang (TISMA)Tahfidz dan Pendidikan Islam
Mendampingi santri mengenal huruf hijaiyah sampai membaca lancar, lalu menata hafalan supaya tertanam kuat. Ia telaten mengoreksi bacaan satu per satu.
Mengaji Al-Quran
Bahasa Arab
Tahfidz
H
Ustadz Hasan B.
Universitas Darussalam Gontor
Melatih santri menggoreskan khat dengan seimbang dan rapi, dari huruf tunggal sampai rangkaian yang indah. Terbiasa berbahasa Arab sejak di Gontor, ia membuat belajar terasa dekat dan hidup.
Kaligrafi
Bahasa Arab
Mengaji Al-Quran
Studi Islam
M
Ustadz Marshall A.
Universitas Islam Negeri Maulana Malik Ibrahim MalangBahasa dan Sastra Arab
Menuntun santri memahami struktur kalimat Arab, supaya membaca kitab terasa lebih ringan dan bermakna. Kepekaan pada keindahan bahasa Arab ikut diasah. Latar pendidikannya di UIN memperkuat cara ia mendampingi santri belajar.
Bahasa Arab
Shorof
Nahwu
Mengaji Al-Quran
Balaghah
These are a few of the teachers; thousands more serve families across Indonesia.
FAQ
Questions About the Arabic Calligraphy Course
Can I learn Arabic calligraphy from scratch without being able to draw?
Yes. Arabic calligraphy rests on precision and practice by the correct rules, and anyone can train these. You begin by holding the qalam, work on lines and dots, then size letters with the nuqthah unit. Arabi's calligraphers in Pontianak guide you step by step, so even a beginner 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 in sequence. Naskhi comes first because its forms are clear, easy to read, and serve as the parent of the other styles. Once Naskhi holds firm, 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 printed from the tip of the qalam, used to measure each letter. The height of the alif, the width of the ba, and the curve of a letter are all counted in a certain number of dots. With this measure, your writing turns balanced and stays faithful to the same rules of khat the masters have used for generations.
What is the minimum age for a child in Pontianak to join the Arabic calligraphy course?
A child who can already hold a pen steadily and recognizes the hijaiyah letters is usually ready, 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, whether you are in Sungai Jawi, Akcaya, or Siantan.
Can the calligraphy course be done online?
Yes. Arabi offers khat classes at your home in Pontianak 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 supported through the Arabi App, and registration is done through daftar.arabi.id.
Does Arabi prepare students for calligraphy competitions such as the MKQ?
Yes, for students who are interested. The Musabaqah Khattil Quran (MKQ) judges the beauty and rules of the writing across the naskah, decoration, and contemporary branches. Arabi's calligraphers guide the rules strictly and introduce the demands of each branch. This preparation grows alongside practice, and we guide it honestly according to each student's ability.
How long does it take to be able to create a calligraphy piece?
The time varies for each 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 Pontianak be held privately at home?
Yes. Arabi's ustadz and ustadzah offer private Arabic Calligraphy lessons at home across many areas of Pontianak, from Sungai Jawi, Akcaya, and Benua Melayu to Tanjung Hulu and Siantan, with a schedule that fits your family's daily life in this equatorial city.
What age is suitable to start Arabic Calligraphy in Pontianak?
Children in Pontianak can start Arabic Calligraphy from an early age, and the levels are matched to each student's ability. Arabi will help you recognise your child's readiness first so learning feels comfortable and gradual within the daily life of Muslim families in Pontianak.
Is Arabic Calligraphy in Pontianak available online?
It is available. Besides private lessons at home, families in Pontianak can learn Arabic Calligraphy online through the Arabi App, so students can keep reciting the Quran with guidance even when schedules are busy or distances between Pontianak districts become a challenge.
Does Arabi reach Sungai Jawi, Pontianak Barat and Sungai Bangkong, Pontianak Barat in Pontianak?
Yes. Arabi teachers serve families across Pontianak, including Sungai Jawi, Pontianak Barat, Sungai Bangkong, Pontianak Barat, Akcaya, Pontianak Selatan, and other areas. Sessions run privately at your home or online, so Arabic Calligraphy stays accessible wherever you are in Pontianak.
The First Piece
The Phrase a Calligrapher Often Writes First
بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَٰنِ الرَّحِيمِ
Bismillahir-rahmanir-rahim
In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.
QS Al-Fatihah: 1
The basmalah is the phrase most often written in Arabic calligraphy, opening a piece and a practice in composition. Within it gather varied letter shapes, curves, joins, and spaces that call for balance, which is why it is often chosen as a student's first framed work.
Tutor
Arabi Calligraphers Who Teach from the Heart
Calligraphy needs a teacher whose hand is trained and whose heart holds patience. Arabi's ustadz and ustadzah calligraphers are skilled experts chosen from a range of campuses and universities, equipped with the Arabi Method to guide beginners in Pontianak in a structured way. They draw in front of you, correct with gentleness, and cheer you on across every practice sheet, until your strokes find their beauty.
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Trained Khat ExpertCampus graduate
Masters the rules of Naskhi, Riq'ah, and Thuluth, and can draw a rule-faithful example directly in front of you.
Naskhi
Riq'ah
Thuluth
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Trained in the Arabi MethodNational network
Arranges levels and corrections in a structured way, so a beginner who has never held a qalam sees a clear road to 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.
Guiding children
Guiding adults
Manners of learning
The Arabi Khat Method
Carrying the Way of the Master Calligraphers, Laid Out for Beginners
In Pontianak, Arabi's ustadz and ustadzah teach Arabic Calligraphy with the Arabi method arranged in gradual steps, so your child in areas such as Benua Melayu, Sungai Bangkong, or Tanjung Hulu learns at a comfortable and directed pace, from the basics to lasting levels. Khat has always passed from teacher to student through copied examples and hands-on correction. Arabi keeps this way and sets it into clear steps for Pontianak families.
Copying the teacher's example
Manqul
You write over or beside the rule example, training eye and hand to know the correct shape of each letter before writing on your own.
Learning face to face
Talaqqi
Your calligrapher draws the strokes right in front of you and shows the hand movements words alone cannot carry, from the angle of the qalam to the pressure behind each line.
Reading every sheet
Stroke Correction
Each practice is marked wherever it needs work, from line weight, to even rows, to the gaps between letters, so your proportions climb higher over time.
The Arabi Method arrangement
Gradual Levels
One style is settled before the next begins, keeping the base of your strokes strong and steady as the material grows.
For generations, calligraphers (khattat) learned by copying their teacher's writing letter by letter, then bringing their practice back for correction until the strokes held true to the rules. Arabi preserves that tradition and orders it into steady levels, so a beginner in Pontianak who has never held a qalam can see a clear road to a finished piece.
Who It Is For
Khat Welcomes the Patient and Diligent, at Any Age
Arabic calligraphy asks for precision, patience, and steady practice under correct rules. For that reason Arabi opens khat classes across a range of needs and ages in Pontianak, from Sungai Jawi to Siantan, with guidance shaped to each learner.
Children and Teens
Growing precision and patience early, while planting a love for the letters of the Quran through strokes that feel enjoyable.
Students Who Love Writing as Art
Getting ready for the khattil Quran competition (MKQ) or making personal notes and works beautiful by the correct rules.
Adults and Professionals
Turning a calming hobby into framed pieces for the home or a heartfelt gift for family and friends.
Seniors and Mosque Volunteers
Filling time with something meaningful that builds calm, while gaining the skill to write mosque wall ornament and event decoration for the surau and majelis taklim of Pontianak.
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. Begin the Arabic Calligraphy journey with Arabi in Pontianak today, guided by ustadz and ustadzah ready to accompany your student with a clear method.
