Further Detail
For centuries exquisite Islamic floral and geometric patterns have decorated sacred illuminated manuscripts and Islamic texts. This workshop gives an introduction to the principles of Islamic Geometric patterns and biomorphic designs based on proportion, balance and harmony. Participants will learn to construct traditional patterns based on 4 and 8 fold symmetry inspired by ancient sacred manuscripts and architecture from the Islamic world, using Euclidean tools of a compass and straight edge.
Skills/Techniques Covered
Level
This course is designed for a range of abilities encompassing levels from improver to specialist
Materials
Materials are not included in your course fee. Some materials will be provided by the tutor. The approximate cost of these will be £5 payable to the tutor during the course.
The tutor may not have the facilities to take card payments for materials in the workshops. Please remember to bring cash or your cheque book
Please Bring With You
We advise that you do not buy any materials required for a course more than two weeks in advance, because occasionally a course is cancelled due to low enrolment.
For centuries exquisite Islamic floral and geometric patterns have decorated sacred illuminated manuscripts and Islamic texts. This workshop gives an introduction to the principles of Islamic Geometric patterns and biomorphic designs based on proportion, balance and harmony. Participants will learn to construct traditional patterns based on 4 and 8 fold symmetry inspired by ancient sacred manuscripts and architecture from the Islamic world, using Euclidean tools of a compass and straight edge.
Skills/Techniques Covered
- Step by step construction of Islamic geometric patterns using compass & straight-edge
- An introduction to drawing traditional Münhani style biomorphic forms
- Combining into a composition inspired from sacred manuscripts and transferring to watercolour paper
- Painting curved forms in gradient tones of gouaches
- Gilding techniques with 23ct transfer and handmade gold paint.
- Overview of other traditional techniques and materials used
Level
This course is designed for a range of abilities encompassing levels from improver to specialist
Materials
Materials are not included in your course fee. Some materials will be provided by the tutor. The approximate cost of these will be £5 payable to the tutor during the course.
The tutor may not have the facilities to take card payments for materials in the workshops. Please remember to bring cash or your cheque book
Please Bring With You
- Selection of watercolour brushes, ideally sable (recommend sizes no.00, no.0, no.2)
- A few Felt Tips, a Fineliner, HB and B pencils, Pencil sharpener and eraser
- Optional Sketchbook
We advise that you do not buy any materials required for a course more than two weeks in advance, because occasionally a course is cancelled due to low enrolment.