Drawing Strasbourg's Rose Window, A Contemplative Geometry X'mas Special!

Over the course of three weekend sessions, we will recreate the western rose window of the infamous Strasbourg Cathedral. Created by perfectly balanced parts, rose windows symbolise unity, light and the sacredness in everyone. This is a wonderful quality to be with at the end of the year and bring into the holiday season.

All steps are guided and no experience is needed. Drawing this intricate pattern is a wonderfully meditative process and reveals a beautifully rice art piece on completion.

This beautiful art piece is wonderful gift to yourself or your loved ones! As such this workshop has been scheduled in time for possible completion by Chrismas day.

Let’s celebrate the festive season together with restful art and mindfulness!

Contemplative geometry is the holistic study of the relationships between numbers, shapes, and patterns as they occur in nature and as applied and revered in sacred art and architecture across cultures around the world. It emphasises the underlying universal language and fundamental principals within and around us. The practice of drawing with a compass is an age-old practice known and necessary for our ancestors. It can be a transformative practice as it touches a primordial place in us. Sessions are held in a restful and contemplative environment and are an opportunity to slow down and enjoy the process of connecting to primordial shapes and patterns.

This workshop is open to all.

Prerequisites are a curious hand and a longing heart. No drawing experience is needed.

This course is suitable for you if:

• You would like to learn about the patterns of nature and how they express themselves in number and geometry
• You are looking to learn and gain experience using a compass and straightedge
• You are looking to learn (or continue in) this restful craft
• The idea of drawing patterns that have evolved over a long period of time across traditions inspires you
• You are looking to carve out time for yourself to sit and rest in thoughtful and inspiring material
• You would like to be in a contemplative atmosphere with kindred spirits
• You are an artist, designer or architect interested in contemplative/sacred traditions
• You are interested in learning more about ancient structures

• Standard or drawing paper (120-250gsm) A2 size (420mm x 594mm)
• Compass
• Ruler (40 or 50cm for drawing on A2)
• Eraser
• Pencil (2H and 2B) or mechanical pencil (0.5 or 0.3 lead)
• Optional: fine-tip black pen, colour pencils, watercolour

Daphne is a holistic architect, artist and teacher with a deep interest in ancient wisdom traditions. She is particularly fascinated with ancient number science, geometry and pattern-making and how the contemplative nature of crafts can bring beauty, harmony and balance — in body, mind, relationship, and environments.

She heads the design and architecture faculties at Dharmalaya Institute for Compassionate Living in India and Earthville Institute in the US. She is also a Principal at Studio Lungta.

Upon registration, a welcome email will be sent to you with more course information and support.

Don’t miss this special opportunity to learn about rose windows and create a spiritually inspiring art piece for yourself or your loved ones!

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Goodman Arts Centre, 90 Goodman Road, Singapore, Singapore