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This 4-day program at the stunning Ismaili Centre, Toronto will include 10 distinct but complementary sessions. Participants are welcome to take one or all the sessions.Special visit from UK based artists.
Those signing up for First 3 days, the Weekend, or the Full Program will receive a 10% discount.
Option 1: Register for Drawings Days (Days 1, 2, 3) $599 CAD
Option 2: Register for Weekend (Days 3 + 4) $329 CAD
Option 3: Register for Full Program (Days 1 – 4) $733 CAD
All course materials and equipment will be provided.
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DAY 1
Thursday ~ 11th August 2022
Introducing Islamic Geometric Patterns
9.30am – 12pm $75 CAD
Using the traditional tools of compass and straight edge we will a create a traditional geometric design and explore principles of tessellation.
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Arabesque Pattern
1 – 3.30pm $75 CAD
Introduction to the fluid, versatile freehand biomorphic aspects of Islamic Pattern.
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Geometric Mamluk Patterns
5 – 7.30pm $75 CAD
Architectural focus upon the door patterns and screens from Medieval Cairo and studies of surface ornament within the mosques of Ibn Tulun and Sultan Hassan
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DAY 2
Friday ~ 12th August 2022
Geometric Persian Patterns
9.30am – 12pm $75 CAD
This session will focus on building patterns from medieval Persia and 5&10-fold symmetry.
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Arabesque Mamluk Patterns
1.00 – 3:30pm $75 CAD
Learn beautiful biomorphic motifs from Egypt & Syria and draw this stunning 12 fold frontispiece of the Sultan Uljaytu Quran (pictured right).
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2 copyArabesque Persian Patterns
5 – 7.30pm $75 CAD
Create a beautiful 6 fold ‘Rumi Islimi pattern’ from Kerman (pictured right) & learn about the ‘Rumi’ family of biomorphic motifs.
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DAY 3
Saturday ~ 13th August 2022
Intro to Sacred Geometry With Stephanie June Ellis
9.30am – 12pm $75 CAD
Investigate principles of symmetry and tessellation, the universal principles govern growth and structure and are found in both crystalline and botanical nature.
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Geometry Master Class – With Richard Henry
Double Session 1pm – 6 pm $140 CAD
In this more advanced Master Class we will explore multi-level Girih designs from medieval Persia and their links the more recently discovered Penrose tiling.
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Free Public Lecture – With Adam Williamson
Introduction to Islamic Arts and Crafts
7.15 – 8.30pm
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DAY 4
Sunday ~ 14th August 2022
Double session
Plaster Carving
10am – 4pm $150 CAD
Experience one of the most satisfying carving processes and complete a geometric and biomorphic pattern of your choice. Using traditional Moroccan tools and techniques.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Ismaili Centre Toronto, 49 Wynford drive, Toronto, Canada
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