ONLINE Exploring Sixfold Islamic Geometric Patterns from Mughal India & Persia - Fri 3rd February 2023 at 10am
SKU:
SMi0302aa20
£40.00
£40.00
per item
Due to the interactive nature of this workshop, we would encourage students to participate live and work along with Samira, if possible.
A video playback service will still be provided to all students for 60 days.
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Tutor: Samira Mian
Fri 3rd February 2023 10am - 12pm
(UK timings)
This LivePlus™ online workshop is suitable for beginners and those who have attended previous classes with Samira and would like to explore new patterns.
This is a work-along workshop and so we would encourage students to have their materials to hand, ready to participate live during the class.
Workshop details
In this two-hour introductory workshop, we will explore a range of related sixfold patterns found in architecture in Central Asia, from Persia through to Mughal India.
We will begin by familiarising ourselves with the tools used, then run through the processes and practicalities involved. We will also spend some time looking at examples of Samira's work to discover the potential outcomes.
On a blank sheet of paper, we will then draw a series of lines and circles to construct the underlying grid. From this underlying grid a range of patterns can be drawn.
We will outline and trace the variations, then learn how one of these tracings can be transferred and tessellated seamlessly to create an Islamic Geometric Pattern in watercolours and gouache on watercolour paper.
Specific skills you will learn at the workshop
Equipment & materials list
Materials are not included in the course fee. All the materials and equipment you will need are listed below.
Links to suppliers
Samira has a wealth of knowledge about the best compass, pencils, pens etc. to use. You can read her recommendations here.
https://www.jacksonsart.com
https://saa.co.uk
https://www.cassart.co.uk
https://www.artsupplies.co.uk
https://artdiscount.co.uk
Additional Information
All Ardington ONLINE classes and talks are accompanied by their own online blackboard. Helpful and easy to use, they enable students and tutors to share resources, ideas and photos with each other – just as you would in a classroom environment.
Samira will offer personalised critique / feedback via the blackboard for any work uploaded by students within thirty days of the class ending. You will be sent the link to access your blackboard in the week before your class begins and will have access for at least sixty days after the class ends.
After the live session has finished on Zoom, we will share the link to view the recording on the blackboard. You can watch the recording as many times as you like for sixty days.
Fri 3rd February 2023 10am - 12pm
(UK timings)
This LivePlus™ online workshop is suitable for beginners and those who have attended previous classes with Samira and would like to explore new patterns.
This is a work-along workshop and so we would encourage students to have their materials to hand, ready to participate live during the class.
Workshop details
In this two-hour introductory workshop, we will explore a range of related sixfold patterns found in architecture in Central Asia, from Persia through to Mughal India.
We will begin by familiarising ourselves with the tools used, then run through the processes and practicalities involved. We will also spend some time looking at examples of Samira's work to discover the potential outcomes.
On a blank sheet of paper, we will then draw a series of lines and circles to construct the underlying grid. From this underlying grid a range of patterns can be drawn.
We will outline and trace the variations, then learn how one of these tracings can be transferred and tessellated seamlessly to create an Islamic Geometric Pattern in watercolours and gouache on watercolour paper.
Specific skills you will learn at the workshop
- Constructing Islamic Geometric Patterns using a compass and a straight edge
- The practicalities of outlining, tracing, transferring and tessellating an Islamic geometry pattern seamlessly
- The basics of painting your designs in watercolour or gouache paint
Equipment & materials list
Materials are not included in the course fee. All the materials and equipment you will need are listed below.
- Smooth A4 paper x2 (premium printer / photocopier paper 100gsm works well)
- Sharp pencils (2H & 2B)
- 30 cm transparent ruler
- Technical compass
- Eraser
- Pencil sharpener
- Coloured fine liner pens (0.3mm are ideal)
- Colouring pencils and/or pens
- A5 tracing paper x3
- Masking tape/washi tape
- Spoon
- A3 watercolour paper (cold pressed, 300gsm)
- Watercolours or gouache in a range of colours that you like
- Pot of water
- Paint brushes (size 1 and 2)
- Paper towels
Links to suppliers
Samira has a wealth of knowledge about the best compass, pencils, pens etc. to use. You can read her recommendations here.
https://www.jacksonsart.com
https://saa.co.uk
https://www.cassart.co.uk
https://www.artsupplies.co.uk
https://artdiscount.co.uk
Additional Information
All Ardington ONLINE classes and talks are accompanied by their own online blackboard. Helpful and easy to use, they enable students and tutors to share resources, ideas and photos with each other – just as you would in a classroom environment.
Samira will offer personalised critique / feedback via the blackboard for any work uploaded by students within thirty days of the class ending. You will be sent the link to access your blackboard in the week before your class begins and will have access for at least sixty days after the class ends.
After the live session has finished on Zoom, we will share the link to view the recording on the blackboard. You can watch the recording as many times as you like for sixty days.