Turkish Patterns Foundation / beginners -(Jan – Feb)

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:

Workshop Dates and Times: 

• Sundays: 11:00 am – 02:00 pm
• 24 hours of learning – 480 AED
  •  5, 12, 19, 26 Jan + 2, 9, 16, 23 Feb

• One day access: Sundays: 05 Jan OR 23 Feb.
  • 3 hours of learning | 60 AED 
  •  5 Jan 2025
  • 23 Feb 2025

• Age: 16+
• Level: Beginners – No prior experience required
• Workshop Language: Arabic
• Ladies Only.

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

Tutor: Emirati artist specializing in Islamic art – Ottoman decorative style, Ms. Haya Obaid Alketbi

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 attendance certificate.