Geometric Pattern Foundation – Jan – Feb

Islamic geometry is an essential skill in Islamic art and it is the basis of many beautiful designs.

Learning Objectives: 

• Introduction to Geometric Patterns.
• How patterns are applied in traditional designs.
• Different methodologies in illustrating patterns.
• What are Geometric families and why do we use this classification?
• Common mistakes in applying patterns and how to avoid them.
• The main rules for illustrating patterns.
• How to draw patterns using ruler and compass.

Age: Adults (16+)

Workshop Dates and Times: 

• Thursdays, 06:00 pm to 07:30 pm , 10.5 hours of learning – 210 AED
  • Jan – Feb : 9, 16, 23, 30 Jan + 6, 13, 20 Feb

Certificate: 

Please note that you should attend at least 90% of the hours to receive your attendance certificate for this course.

Workshop Location: Al Taif Mall Business Centre, 17th Floor.

Tutor’s Biography: Mostafa Sedky

Mostafa graduated from the College of Engineering in 2007. He taught approximately 50 workshops, 30 specialized courses, and 11 specialized programs (the program lasts a full year). Mostafa established an integrated curriculum for studying Islamic geometric decoration and launched a project to revive Islamic art in Cairo. He participated in a project to save Mamluk minbars in Cairo, where he was responsible for analyzing the Mamluk designs in the minbars that were being documented.

Mostafa published his first book, “Geometric Decoration, Rules and Principles.”

Workshop Rules and Regulations: 

• Please note, you will have to provide your own materials for online courses. For this course you will need, a compass, ruler, pencils and paper.
• No refunds are acceptable and you need to attend the specified hours and times listed on this page.
• No makeup sessions will be offered.