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Art of Ottoman Illumination on Handmade Paper
About Sharmina
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For centuries exquisite Islamic floral and geometric patterns have decorated sacred illuminated manuscripts and Islamic texts. This traditional Ottoman style known as Münhani (curved motifs) composes of large concentric floral elements painted in graduating tones making it an ideal introduction to the delicate art of Ottoman floral illumination. 
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Skills learnt
  • An introduction to drawing traditional Münhani style floral forms
  • Mixing a graduating tonal palette
  • Painting curved forms in gradient tones of gouaches and gold
  • Painting fine outlines in black gouache
  • Overview of other traditional techniques and materials used

Level
This course is designed for a range of abilities from Improvers onward

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 items you will need to bring with you are listed below.
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​The tutor may not have the facilities to take card payments for materials bought in the workshops. Please remember to bring cash or your cheque book if your course involves buying materials from the tutor.

Please Bring With You
  • Selection of watercolour brushes, ideally sable (recommend sizes no.00, no.0, no.2) 
  • Coloured markers (fine liners & felt tips)
  • 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.


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