Introduction to Geometric Art: An online course

Clarissa Grandi

A five session introduction to a range of geometric art forms.

Geometric Art Course Collection

Geometric Art Online Course Collection 2024

This live online course takes place across five Saturday morning / Wednesday evening sessions in February and March 2024. The course is suitable for beginners.The session dates are:<ul><li>Saturday 17th February, 10am - 12:30pm, GMT</li><li>Wednesday 21st February, 6pm - 8:30pm, GMT</li><li>Saturday 24th February, 10am - 12:30pm, GMT</li><li>Wednesday 28th February, 6pm - 8:30pm, GMT</li><li>Saturday 2nd March, 10am - 12:30pm, GMT</li></ul>Sessions last approximately 2.5 hours with a short midway break.*Please note: there is no requirement to attend 'live'. All sessions are recorded and will be made available within 48 hours. There is no time limit for completion.*The course will cover the basics of various forms of geometric art, including the essentials of sacred geometry, Islamic geometry and Gothic tracery. See the image at the bottom of the page for a selection of the patterns will be learning to draw. We will also touch on some different techniques for decorating your finished patterns.A brief summary of each session:Session 1: Mandalas with circlesSession 2: Sixfold Alhambra patterns hiding in the 'flower of life'Session 3: Fivefold symmetry and the Golden RatioSession 4: Fourfold Islamic patterns that tessellate in squaresSession 5: Gothic tracery and the trefoil windowAttending the live sessions:The course requires you to use Zoom, a free video conferencing app. Please be prepared to log into the online session 5 minutes before the start.You will be emailed the Zoom meeting link the day before each session, with a reminder of any equipment needed for that session (see below for the list of required equipment). This information will also be accessible via the Online Event Page.As explained above, if you are not able to attend every session 'live', please be assured that the sessions will be recorded and emailed out to you within 48 hours of each one ending.Required equipmentEssential:<ol><li>Drawing compass with pen attachment (any decent compass will do, but I often recommend the Staedtler Mars Comfort 552 quick release compass with pen attachment)</li><li>30cm/12inch ruler</li><li>An HB pencil (and a 2B is useful for tracing), sharpener and eraser</li><li>A black, coloured or metallic pen for outlining patterns</li><li>Plain A3 (or similar) sized paper for drawing (e.g. cartridge paper, sketchpad)</li><li>Tracing paper and low tack tape (e.g. masking tape, washi tape)</li><li>A colouring medium: e.g. felt tips/fineliners/coloured pencils/watercolour paints or pencils</li></ol>Optional (if you wish to paint your designs):<ol><li>300 gsm watercolour paper or pad. A3 is a good size</li><li>Watercolour paints, paintbrushes and water</li></ol>And any other of your favourite art equipment, e.g. metallic pens.Looking forward to meeting you online in 2024!

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