Geometry in Paper and Gold – Islamic Art Workshop for Children

Led by artist Tasneem Mohamed Salah

contemplate, cut, fold, decorate

With these magical yet straightforward tools, the children embarked on a journey into a world where geometry meets imagination. Islamic Geometry Workshop under the guidance of the talented artist تسنيم محمد صلاحwho masterfully blended art and mathematics, transforming paper and gold into creations pulsing with the spirit of heritage.

The children sat around the tables like little art engineers, carefully crafting geometric patterns inspired by the spirit of Islamic art. With precision in cutting and deep focus in composition, each paper piece transformed into a unique artwork, bearing the personal touch of its young creator. The task wasn’t simple—it was an enjoyable challenge that required mental organisation, balanced visual perception, and an eye for the smallest details that bring true beauty to life.

After designing their patterns, the children added elegant touches using gold leaf, followed by delicate botanical motifs—bringing each piece to life like a miniature architectural panel woven by passionate hands. Through this experience, they discovered how simple materials like scissors, paper, and glue can transform into refined art that reflects a rich heritage and a visually profound civilisation.

Tasneem, the artist who studied various forms of Islamic ornamentation, did more than teach technique—she offered the children a complete experience that helped them realise art is not merely a final product. It is a thoughtful process that teaches patience, nurtures taste, and cultivates an inner sense of beauty.

and as the workshop came to an end, the tables transformed into a miniature exhibition brimming with golden hues and intricate patterns. The children's creations lay scattered like fragments of an artistic manuscript from a golden era of Islamic civilisation. Each piece bore a unique signature — a blend of focus, imagination, and wonder — as if every child had carved their own path into the world of ornamental art.

The children stood before their creations with eyes full of pride — not just because they had made something beautiful, but because they had discovered that true beauty requires patience, precision, and a deep love for what the hands create. They left the workshop carrying in their hearts an experience that will stay with them for years to come… an experience that allowed them to touch art, not as spectators, but as actual creators of geometry and beauty.