Islamic Geometry for Beginners: Eight-fold Mughal pattern from India

b>A practical introduction to Islamic geometry - use a ruler, compass
And watercolour to create a unique piece to take home.

Learn how to draw a historical pattern from Islamic traditions. This
3-hour workshop will teach you how to design, draw and colour an eight-fold Mughal pattern
from India.

During the session, tutor Safira will show you how to create a
Geometric pattern template and go through the process of how to transfer it to
Watercolour paper.

The session will include a chance to explore watercolour painting
Techniques so you can create your own painting.

No prior experience is required, or if you do have some experience of
Islamic geometry, this is a great way to refresh your skills or find new
Inspiration!

About the tutor:

Tutor Safira Ali, new to our team of tutors here at Attenborough Arts
is a visual artist and calligrapher based in Leicestershire. Her work explores
geometry, Islamic illumination, and modern and Arabic calligraphy. Safira has
studied Islamic geometry with the Prince’s School of Traditional Arts, Art of
Islamic Pattern and Traditional Arts with the VMCTA. For the past four years
She has been undertaking a traditional apprenticeship programme to learn tezhip
with an Islamic illumination master in Istanbul. To learn more about Safira’s
work, visit: www.safiraarts.com or find her on Instagram @safiraarts

Further information:

All materials are provided.

This 3 hour workshop will start at 10am and end at 1pm and will run on
Tuesday 9 June 2026.

See also tutor Safira’s other workshop Islamic
Geometry for Beginners: six-fold
Mughal pattern from India on Wednesday 29 April 2026.

Suitable for
ages 14+. Under 18s must be accompanied by a paying adult at all times.

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