From October to November 2024, join us online for an Islamic Geometry workshop with Safira Ali.
Enter a world of infinite beauty as we take our first steps in learning Islamic Geometric Art. You’ll learn new skills, express yourself creatively, and produce beautiful patterns to adorn your home. At just £10 per class and from the comfort of your home, this is an event you cannot miss. All proceeds will go towards providing cancer treatment to patients at Shaukat Khanum Hospital.
You’ll learn new skills, express yourself creatively, and produce beautiful patterns to adorn your home. At just £10 per class and from the comfort of your home, this is an event you cannot miss. All proceeds will go towards providing cancer treatment to patients at Shaukat Khanum Hospital.
Book your place on Eventbrite nowPhone 01274 424 444 or email [email protected] to find out more.
About the Workshop
This course is aimed at beginners with an interest in the geometric patterns they’ve seen in the Islamic world and beyond. Many people haven’t used a compass since their school days, if that’s you, you’re about to rediscover all the potential it holds!
During the workshop, we’ll be drawing a single unit of a repeating pattern to warm up and familiarise ourselves with our tools and the pattern. We’ll then draw it repeated four times, outline it in pen and then embellish it with colouring/watercolour pencils.
Once you have signed up, a PDF of the step-by-step process will be emailed to you along with confirmation details of the event and your attendance. This is a popular event and places run out fast. Be sure to book yours early!
Dates and Cost
Dates:
The workshops will run for six weeks, every Saturday from October 21 to November 25th. Time: 11 am -12 pm (GMT). Workshop dates are:
- October: 21st
- October: 28th
- November: 4th
- November: 11th
- November: 18th
- November: 25th
Cost:
This workshop is only £10 per class. Or you can book all six classes for only £50. Proceeds go towards providing cancer treatment to patients at Shaukat Khanum Hospital.
Book your place on Eventbrite nowPhone 01274 424 444 or email [email protected] to find out more.
What You’ll Need
There are some basic materials you’ll need to get before the workshop:
- A4 plain paper x 4
- A compass
- A sharp pencil
- A ruler
- Fineliner pens
- Sharpener
- Eraser
- Colouring pens & pencils
Many of these things can be found in our homes or easily bought at a local stationary shop.
About Islamic Geometry
Islamic Geometry is a discipline which combines mathematical intelligence with breath-taking artistry, spanning the history of many Eastern cultures. Islamic Geometric patterns have adorned palaces, madrassas and mosques, and illuminated Manuscripts from Spain across to China since the 8th century.
Book your place on Eventbrite nowPhone 01274 424 444 or email [email protected] to find out more.