Illuminated Ornamentation Foundation – 22 Sep – 12 Dec

You will explore the beautiful art of traditional Islamic ornamentation and illumination to create detailed patterns following the traditional methods as seen in historic Quran and manuscripts.

Learning Outcomes:

You will have a small painted pattern showcasing what you learnt in this workshop.

• Softness of the hand in drawing decorative units and estimating their size theoretically.
• Knowledge of the technique for determining the edges of the units with a brush easily and with high accuracy.
• Knowledge of different techniques and methods of classical illumination.

Details:

• In-person Workshop Dates and Times:
  • Option 1: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 48 hours of learning – 5-7pm | 24, 26 Sep + 1, 3, 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24, 29, 31 Oct + 5, 7, 12, 14, 19, 21, 26, 28 Nov + 3, 5, 10, 12 Dec
  • Option 2: Sundays, 48 hours of learning, 2-6pm | 22, 29 Sep + 6, 13, 20, 27 Oct +3, 10, 17, 24 Nov + 1, 8 Dec

• Age: 16+
• Level: Beginners – No prior experience required
• Workshop Language: Arabic
• Workshop Location: Al Taif Mall Business Centre, 17th Floor. 

Tutor: Haya Alktbi 

Workshop Rules and Regulations: 

• The fee includes all the learning hours and materials that will be supplied in the course.
• No refunds are acceptable and you need to attend the specified hours and times listed on this page.
• Please note that you should attend at least 90% of the hours to receive your the CPD certificate.