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This is a 3-day programme that includes 7 separate, but complementary 2-hour long classes.Geometric & Arabesque Patterns
Plaster Carving
Pigment & Paint Making
Khawla Art Gallery – Dubai Design District
Participants are welcome to take one or all sessions of the sessions.
Open to all abilities.
Limited Places – booking essential
All equipment provided
There is a 15% discount when signing up for the full programme.
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Thursday 14th December 2023
Introducing Islamic Geometric Patterns.
Course Fee: 350AED
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9.30am – 11:30pm, Thursday
Suitable for beginners but also those seeking to refresh their knowledge, the patterns taught will be different to previous Dubai presentations. Using the traditional tools of compass and straight edge we will re-create a beautiful geometric pattern based on 6-fold symmetry.
Geometric Persian Patterns
Course Fee: 350AED
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12.30 – 2:30pm, Thursday
In this session, we will explore some classic 5/10-fold geometric design from medieval Persia. Students will be introduced to the Golden Mean proportion and how to tesselate these designs.
Paint pigment workshop
Course Fee: 400AED
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6 – 8.30pm, Thursday
Learn how pigments are made from roots, berries, beetles, oxides and minerals to make your own set of watercolours.
This workshop is perfect for painters of all levels who want to gain a better understanding of their materials and tools. During the workshop, students will create their own watercolour set.
The course will also cover the history of pigments and their symbolic and alchemical associations, including links to planetary archetypes.
The class will end with students creating a series of geometric pattern paintings using the handmade colours they created during the workshop.
Workshop Lead: Adam Williamson
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Friday – 15th December 2023
Arabesque Moorish Patterns
Course Fee: 350AED
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9.30am – 11:30pm, Friday
Experience constructing compass and freehand arabesque patterns and gain a deeper understanding of the principles underlying a range of designs found within the such as the Morocco and Andalucia.
Geometry – Moorish
Course Fee: 350AED
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12.30 – 2:30pm, Friday
This session will look at a classic Moroccan design based upon 8-fold symmetry. The basic design module will be incised into and then tessellated to make a larger composition. A new pattern, different from previous Dubai presentations, will be taught.
Mamluk Patterns
Course Fee: 350AED
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6 – 8.30pm, Friday
In this class we will re-create a classic geometric pattern from Medieval Cairo, explore how to expand the design into a larger composition.
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Saturday – 15th December 2023
Plaster Carving
Course Fee: 700AED
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10:30am to 3:30pm with 1 hour lunch
Experience one of the most satisfying carving processes and complete a pattern of your choice. This is a unique opportunity to experience plaster carving with a practising sculptor. There will be the opportunity to explore both geometric and biomorphic patterns.
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3D Design Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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