Drawing Islamic Geometric Patterns

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Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea Libraries

Learn to recreate beautiful geometric patterns using artisan techniques with a compass and straightedge with artist and expert Samira Mian

Kensington Central Library

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Workshop description:Islamic Geometric Patterns have adorned palaces, madrassas and mosques and illuminated manuscripts from Spain across to China from the 8th century till now. We will recreate one of these historical patterns using a compass and straightedge, the same tools that would have been used by countless geometers and artisans for millennia. We will draw a series of circles and lines from which we can outline, colour and embellish the pattern in a contemporary style.All equipment and materials will be provided.Spaces are limited for this workshop, so please only book if you are sure that you are able to attend. If you need to cancel your booking ahead of the event, you can email to let us know at: libraries@rbkc.gov.uk

Tutor Biography:Samira Mian uses her background in Mathematics and Education to share her knowledge and artistic passion. Breathing new life into the centuries-old technique of straight edge and compasses geometry to recreate geometric patterns from the Islamic Lands. She especially loves recreating these medieval patterns in contemporary style using bright watercolours, gouache and metallic paints.Her biggest motivation is to share this intellectual and beautiful heritage from the Islamic Lands and the immensely satisfying pursuits they involve with the widest possible audience. Samira has a passion for contextualising the patterns she teaches, so that we can know and enjoy the beautiful intersection of history, religion, geography, art, design and mathematics that occurs when we recreate these beautiful geometric patterns.For the last 8 or so years, she has regularly led workshops in the UK, abroad as well as reaching many online through live and recorded classes, social media and her YouTube channel. Being part of a global community enables her to teach online with her own courses and workshops as well as bespoke workshops in collaboration with schools, societies, museums, charities, corporate staff events and families. <a href="https://www.instagram.com/samira.mian/" title="https://www.instagram.com/samira.mian/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.instagram.com/samira.mian/</a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/samira.mian/" title="https://www.facebook.com/samira.mian/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.facebook.com/samira.mian/</a><a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/samiramian" title="https://www.youtube.com/user/samiramian" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.youtube.com/user/samiramian</a><a href="https://twitter.com/samira_mian" title="https://twitter.com/samira_mian" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://twitter.com/samira_mian</a>

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