Workshop:Biomorphic Pattern in Persian & Ottoman Art - Netheredge Sheffield

In this one-day taster session, participants will immerse themselves in the traditional art form, learning how to transfer intricate patterns, craft paints using a glass muller, and work with gouache.

Suitable for all levels, this experience also provides a calming, therapeutic outlet through creativity.

All materials will be provided, so you can focus entirely on the art-making process.

Key Events Include:

• Painting Exploration using Gouache
• Traditional Techniques
• Hands-on Paint Making with a Glass Muller
• Pattern Transferring

By the end of the session, students will have completed a fully transferred and painted pattern design, incorporating gouache and imitation gold. Additionally, participants will take home a handmade sample of the paint they created on the day using the glass muller and paint-making technique.

The workshop will be held in Nether Edge Art School, see you then!

About the artist:

Munise Emetullah Akhtar is an artist of Turkish Cypriot heritage, currently based in Sheffield. Specialising in traditional Islamic art forms, including gold illumination, biomorphic patterns, and Persian miniature painting, Munise blends ancient techniques with a contemporary touch. Her work is deeply inspired by her cultural roots, travels through Far-East Asia, and a passion for folktales and mysticism. Munise also teaches these intricate art forms in Sheffield Botanical Gardens & at the Millennium Gallery, sharing her love for traditional craftsmanship and the calming, meditative process of creation. You can view her portfolio on Instagram at @munise.emetullah.art.