Samira Mian
Monthly
Islamic Geometry Workshops
The Art Space, Cass Art Kingston
Full house in the Art Space @ Cass Art Kingston
Artwork by a participant in one of the 2018 workshops
Artwork by one of the participants at Kingston in Winter 2018
Full house in the Art Space @ Cass Art Kingston
Sundays
11.30am to 2.30pm, £25
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2024
24 Nov *SOLD OUT*
29 December *6 places left*
​2025
23 Feb, 27 Apr, 25 May
29 Jun, 27 Jul, 31 Aug
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Book 4 Sundays @ £22 each (£88)*
For any *SOLD OUT* workshops, do get in touch to join the waiting list
*​Why not make use of the the multi-buy options from the drop down menu? 4 sessions or places at a discounted price of £22 per workshop, £88. ​Once booked we can then allocate the places to available workshop dates via email. Book for yourself or come with a friend or two to share your multibuy workshop places. There is no expiry date on using up your dates either.
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In 2024, participants are welcome to arrive at 11am, we will officially run the Sunday sessions from11.30 am to 2.30pm, a lovely 3 hour session!
In these sessions, you will learn to construct an Islamic Geometric pattern. Starting with a plain piece of paper, step by step we will draw layers of lines and circles using a compass and straight edge. From this underlying grid a pattern will emerge. We will outline, trace and transfer the pattern to watercolour paper, to be decorated using watercolour pencils & paints. Some are able to complete a painting in this in the time, others prefer to ease the pressure and finish off at home. If you do wish to finish, let me know so I can advise you on the size of your piece, colours and help you to complete your painting.
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Each month has a theme so we will draw patterns from a particular corner of the Islamic world or focus on a pattern or family of patterns connected by style or colour. If the theme is repeated later on the year, it'll be a new pattern/set of patterns from that region.
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Cass Art are brilliant offer my workshop participants, £5 off when you spend £30, as well as 10% off their purchases on the day too!
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All are welcome, no experience is needed and all resources & materials are provided for attendees aged 14+. Step by step PDF guides are emailed to you to accompany all pattern(s) taught at the workshop. The patterns can be be painted repeatedly, trying out different colour schemes and materials. If your're not sure which resources to use at home, there's plenty for you to try out at the workshop. I also have a list of recommendations you can check out.
Book your place by choosing the appropriate month or multibuy discount option from the drop down menu and pressing the "Add to Cart" button. Book multiple places in the "Your shopping cart" window that will follow. On receipt of payment, I will send you a confirmation, please do check your junk Mail folder in case it is not received in your inbox.
Any problems, do get in touch.
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All bookings receive a confirmation by email, please be sure to check your paypal account email address junk mail or spam folder.
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​CANCELLATION POLICY:
If more than 14 days in advance of the workshop: A 97%* refund or transfer to an equivalent workshop on an alternative date.
If 7 to 14 days in advance of the workshop: I can transfer your place to an equivalent workshop on an alternative date.
Less than 7 days in advance of the workshop: I’m afraid I am unable to offer a refund nor transfer to an equivalent workshop on an alternative date. I appreciate that sometimes unforeseen circumstances may mean that you can’t attend, so please do consider sending along a friend to take your place. I would need their name and contact details prior to the workshop.
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*Paypal no longer reverses their 3% transaction fee on refunds, so I lose a small amount each time I issue a full refund.
Which pens and colours work well on uncoated paper
Which pens and colours work well on uncoated paper
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The Art Space, Cass Art Kingston, 103 Clarence Street KT1 1QY. This workshop takes place on the first floor and there is no step free access.