Dear Artist
This is a 12 week certified course training 'creative nomads' in the three wings of Islamic Art. At the end of 12 weeks you will have learnt the families of symmetry, 3,4, 5, 6 and 12 fold geometry; the golden ratio and 5 fold symmetry briefly. Students will also learn about the basics of biomorphic (plants and flowers) designs. The last part of the course students will learn geometric Kufic. Finally all students will be introduced to an orienteering webinar where we will learn about tools, history and symbolism of the patterns as an introduction, The last seminal hour will be a graduation ceremony and a show and tell. This certificate will allow you to graduate to the intermediate certificate level and the advanced level. I call these the pilgrim and the alchemist


Your commitment is only 3 hours a week. 2 hours on Saturday and 1 hour the following Tuesday for 12 weeks. The timings are given below
Saturdays 11am-1 pm UK London time from 7th December until 22nd February 2025.
Tuesdays 2-3pm. UK London time from 10th December to 25th February 2025
SATURDAY GRADUATION DAY IS 1st March 2025 where we do our show and tell and present our certificates on line. There will be prizes and awards to hand to 3 lucky students
Teaching is done via zoom online. Students are responsible for their own materials. Please ensure you have everything in the stationery list below.
NOTE: This timetable has been planned so as to avoid public holidays as much as possible. However there is a Tuesday session that falls on Christmas Eve, (December 24th 2024) and we will hold a class that day. Those who cannot join can access the recording.

FAQ:
What materials do I need?
- Bow Compass
- Mechanical Pencil and 0.5 leads
- Sketching pencils 2H-6B set
- Small ruler (6 inches)
- Large ruler (12 inches)
- Eraser/sharpener/ sand paper
- A3 sketch paper over 160 gsm
- A3 tracing paper
- masking tape or washi tape
- set of water colour or gouache paints
- paintbrushes
- clean jars and paint palette or dishes.
Is this for advanced or beginners?
It is for beginners and a refresher for intermiediate students. No previous experience needed.
Is this course in person or online ?
Online via zoom
What if I miss a lesson, can I catch up?
You will have access to videos within 24 hours and participants will have access to videos always. All rights reserved.
Please note 10% of funds are being sent to Its Humanity Foundation in Dhaka and ACF animal rescue in Karachi.
Please note this is a non refundable course after the initial 48th hour period of purchase. After that we will be investing in resources for each purchased course.