Islamic Geometry for Beginners

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 a classic 12-fold rosette as found in Granada, Spain.

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 painting techniques so you can create your own painting.

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 before booking as courses/workshops are non-refundable in some circumstances.

We aim to make all our sessions as accessible as possible and carers/PAs are very welcome - just remember to book their free place when you book your session. If you'd like to talk to us in advance of booking or attending your sessions to discuss your access needs, our Box Office team is here to help! Email, pop in or call, open 7 days a week.

We have four blue badge parking spaces outside Attenborough Arts Centre, plus double yellow line roadside parking very close to the building for blue badge holders for up to three hours if our parking spaces are occupied.