ONLINE – Structured Courses – Art of Islamic Pattern

All of Richard Henry’s classes are presented within structured series of classes. Each series is a self contained course. Participants can work through the course of sessions at their own pace. The courses are sequenced below in terms of simplest to more demanding.

Geometry Primer Series, Exploring Islamic Geometric Patterns, and Patterns from the Alhambra are all aimed at beginners.

Complex Rosettes and Patterns from the Topkapi Scroll are intermediate level courses. It it recommended to complete one or more of the courses aimed at beginners before registering for these.

For upcoming classes, please visit the main ON-LINE classes page.

ONLINE – Geometry Primers (Full Series)

Perfect for beginners, learn the fundamentals of geometric drawing with this series of short introductory classes.

ONLINE – Exploring Islamic Geometric Patterns (full series)

Build a strong foundation in drawing Islamic geometric patterns by studying the 3 main families of symmetry in depth. 40 hours of teaching material. 1...

Patterns from the Alhambra

A 5 week course focusing upon patterns from the Alhambra. Suitable for beginners to intermediate level, participants join LIVE sessions and receive fe...

Jaali Screens

Study a range of traditional Jaali Lattice designs. Suitable for beginner-intermediate level students, participants join LIVE sessions and receive fee...

Patterns from Cairo

Study a range of geometric designs from the great city of Cairo. Suitable for beginner-intermediate level students, archived LIVE sessions PDF e-book...

The Secret of Sevens

Study a range of geometric designs based on Seven-fold symmetry. Suitable for beginner-intermediate level students, archive recording of LIVE classes...

Patterns from Damascus

Study a range of geometric designs from the great city of Damascus. Suitable for beginner-intermediate level students, participants join LIVE session...

Patterns from the Topkapi Scroll

Over 6 sessions we will study a range of patterns from the Topkapi Scroll. Suitable for intermediate level students, participants join LIVE sessions a...

Complex Rosettes

Over 6 sessions we will study a range of complex and combined rosettes. Suitable for intermediate level students, access to class recordings to work t...