Our Team
Chalipa Art Centre is pleased to be working with a professional team of Artists and instructors. Our instructors are a great team of Persian Calligraphers, Designers, and Painting Artists in Toronto with extensive teaching experience and strong academic backgrounds.
Our instructors are deeply dedicated to Chalipa’s unique environment to support their passionate students. For continuous growth, we implement monthly, seasonal, and yearly in-house and outsourcing workshops.
Farhad Vatandoost
With 25 years of teaching experience, Farhad Vatandoost is a Persian Calligraphy artist and instructor. Since graduating from the Persian Calligrapher's Association of Iran, he has participated in and attended several national and international group exhibitions in Iran, Dubai, and Canada.
Saeed Dor Mohamadi
A passionate calligrapher, instructor, and creative artist, Saeid Daramohammadi has developed a unique approach to calligraphy, blending freedom, creativity, and emotional expression. He has created his own distinct script style, drawing inspiration from the fluidity of movement and the beauty of unrestrained creativity. Saeid's work is defined by his commitment to breaking traditional boundaries, embracing artistic freedom, and allowing the pen to dance as a reflection of the soul. Through his calligraphy, he transforms letters into compositions that evoke emotion and tranquility, creating a deep, timeless connection between artist and audience.
Laleh Rasaee
A certified Persian calligrapher, instructor, and Senior Creative Lead, Laleh Rasaee has been teaching for 23 years. She has participated in numerous international solo and group exhibitions in Iran, France, and Canada. She has been conducting the Persian Calligrapher's Association of Toronto since 2011 and is a founder of Chalipa Art Centre, focused on promoting Persian art and culture through Persian calligraphy and other Book-making Arts.

