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Geometry Primer: 1


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Aziza Iqbal ‘Ithna ‘ashr : 12’ Ink and 22k gold on paper. Thumbnail image: J Mirza

DOWNLOAD SINGLE CLASS & eBOOKLET: FEE £12

DOWNLOAD WHOLE SERIES & eBOOKLETS: FEE £70

Taught by Richard Henry, this Geometry Primer  workshop is suitable for beginners, or those seeking to refresh their skills.

This is first in a series of ON-LINE workshops introducing key geometric principles and ‘starter’ patterns. Each class length will be limited to 90 minutes in length.

In this first class we will explore the creation diagram, the vesica, the 6 and 12-fold family of designs and re-create the beautiful 12-fold harmonic expansion diagram illustrated above.

Each registrant will receive a PDF handout detailing the steps undertaken to re-create the design, as well as access to a video recording of the session and additional supporting material. The course content will complement, but differ from our other ON-LINE courses. (Scroll through gallery in banner above to see images of historical designs typical of the patterns that we will examine in this series and former students’ work ).

On-line Registration Fee: Single Class £12. Full Series: £70

REQUIRED equipment & materials

  • A compass (recommended compass is the Rotring Master Bow)
  • A ruler
  • Cartridge paper – A3 size ideally heavy weight (120gsm plus)
  • Range of Pencils (6B-4H)
  • Tracing paper
  • Masking Tape
  • Zero Eraser or equivalent
  • Optional – Coloured pencils.
  • Optional – Fine line drawing pens (useful to have, but not essential)

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