ONLINE An Introduction to Islamic Geometry: Sixfold Pattern - Fri 25th October 2024 at 10am

SKU: SM2510aa20
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Included in this ONLINE class:

  • 2 hours of live, expert tuition in a small & friendly class
  • Unlimited access to watch again until 22nd December 2024
  • High quality, downloadable handouts
  • Opportunities to seek feedback from your tutor & connect with fellow students via our online blackboard

 

BOOKING DEADLINE: Mon 14th October at 12pm UK TIME

Tutor: Samira Mian

Class requirements
  • Join live or just watch the recording
  • This is a work-along class
  • Suitable for beginners & those with some experience
  • You may need a printer for this class if you wish to print the handouts
Class timings (UK time)
  • Fri 25th October 10am - 12pm

Click here for the equipment & materials list

Class details
In this introductory class, we will explore the sixfold pattern.  This class will feature a pattern that can be traced back to the Jaali patterns of the Ibn Tulun Mosque in Cairo, Egypt.
 
We will begin by familiarising ourselves with the tools, then we'll take a look at the processes and practicalities involved, and explore some examples.  Working along together, we will then draw a series of lines and circles on a blank sheet of paper to construct the underlying grid. From this underlying grid we will outline and trace the pattern.

Samira will demonstrate how your tracings can be transferred and tessellated seamlessly. Finally, we will add a contemporary feel to your pattern by bringing them to life with watercolours on watercolour paper.

Specific skills you will learn
  • Constructing Islamic Geometric patterns using a compass and a straight edge
  • The practicalities of:
    • outlining
    • tracing
    • transferring
    • tessellating 
  • Techniques to render in watercolour or gouache paint

Additional Information
All Ardington ONLINE classes and talks are accompanied by their own online class page. Helpful and easy to use, these private pages enable students and tutors to share resources, ideas and photos with each other – before, during, and after class.

Samira will offer personal feedback for any work submitted via the class page within thirty days of the class ending.  The link to access the page will be shared via email in the days leading up to the class.

We suggest that you do not buy any specialist materials more than one week in advance as, occasionally, a class may be cancelled due to low enrolment.​​ For full terms and conditions, please click here.