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The Art of Islamic Geometry: Persian Patterns​​​
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Through gentle step by step guidance a number of beautiful patterns from the Persian tradition will be constructed by hand, moving from simple patterns onto more complex. Tessellation principles to cover an expanse will be explored. Participants will finish the course with a collection of patterns and an insight to continue this enthralling art form at home to apply to any medium of choice. 

Skills/Techniques Covered
  • Insight of geometric pattern traditions seen in glorious monuments across the ‘Persian’ region
  • Step by step construction of Islamic geometric patterns using compass & straight-edge
  • An introduction to analysing historic patterns and ‘correct’ pattern proportioning
  • An insight to pattern tessellation principles 

Level
This course is designed for a range of abilities including beginners with a little experience

Materials
Materials are not included in your course fee. Some materials will be provided by the tutor. The approximate cost of these will be £2 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
  • HB and H pencils (ideally mechanical), coloured pencils or felt tips, pencil sharpener and eraser
  • Optional A3 sketchbook to draft patterns in (copy paper will be provided)
  • Optional notebook for note taking
  • Compasses and ruler will be provided

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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