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The Mystery of the Mexuar

Draw this famous Alicatados masterpiece of the Mexuar with us over a special 2 part extended event.
Session 1 Thursday 11th June 2020 15:00- 18:00 (GMT+1)

Session 2 Sunday 14th May June 15:00- 18:00 (GMT+1)

link in the stories and bio

If you can't take Thursday then, download the recording after the session and undertake the first section in your own time.

This is one of the first patterns you encounter when you enter the Alhambra Palace, its synonymous with the architecture of Nasrids Spain.

Mexuar is derived from the Arabic term Maswar, the place where the Surah or Counsel of Ministers met. It was also the place or hall where the Sultan dispensed justice.

We will draw a series of Alicatados (cut ceramic) rosettes and look at the alternative centres and weaving techniques.

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The weekend drawings by @richardhenryart there is an exciting array of upcoming classes scheduled for the coming week. Check the link in the bio!

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Looking forward to Sundays class! We will be drawing the Bou Inania Tablet found deep in the Fez Medina. There’s a link in the bio to all upcoming online classes. This is a clip of @adamwilliamsonart drawing the biomorphic composition one sunrise within the courtyard of @darseffarine Fez.

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Yesterday @adamwilliamsonart & @leiladear drew the classic Ben Youseff 8 fold rosette with variations. 300 people tuned in for the event. These stunning versions are by a talented participant and friend Mariam aka @geometryofthesoul
On Thursday we will be drawing patterns from the minbar of Ibn Tulun, click the link in the bio for details.

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Drawing by @bintsafar on last weeks Rustem Pasha BabaNakkash zoom class with @adamwilliamsonart
We are teaching classes Thursday, Saturday and Sunday. Click the link in bio for details

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Phenomenal drawings from last Sundays ’History of the Moorish Arch’ class taught by @adamwilliamsonart
Artworks by
@kamillecorry
@design_by_kaysquared
@aishachangezi
@maziz_aia
@maigornall
@mathemartiste
We have a series of new upcoming online classes, just published, link in the bio.

All classes 15:00- 18:30 GMT+1
Yazd Rosette - Persian biomorphic pattern
With Adam Williamson
Thursday 7th May

Alhambra 12 fold rosette weave
With Adam Williamson
Sunday 10th May

Darj w ktaf Patterns, moorish step and shoulder patterns
With Adam Williamson
Thursday 14th May

Moroccan rosettes
With Adam Williamson
Sunday 17th May
Exploring 8-Fold Symmetry With Richard Henry
9th May 2020

Exploring 5/10-fold Symmetry With Richard Henry
16th May 2020

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Astounding representation by @ancientether Completing the Lotfollah dome drawing class taught by @adamwilliamsonart on Thursday. Ary’s recent journey is also extremely inspiring, glad you could tune in!
We have have a series of classes scheduled for both this weekend and next, click the link in the bio. 4 fold geometry this afternoon, Moorish Horseshoe arches tomorrow afternoon.

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On next weeks online class we will be drawing a Moorish horseshoe and multi-foil arch and learning about the extraordinary evolution of the arch throughout civilisations across the world.
We will focus on the Moorish arches from the Alcázar in Seville, Medina Azahara and the stunning Mezquita (pictured) in Córdoba, which in the height of Al-Andalus (Southern Spain) was the largest city in Europe and the leading cultural and economic centre of the Islamic world.

Horseshoe Arches
Sunday 3rd May 2020
15:00- 18:00
(GMT+1)

LINK IN THE BIO

OTHER UPCOMING ONLINE CLASSES -
Golden Spiral & dodecahedron Saturday 25th April, 15:00- 18:30 GMT+1

6 fold Pattern from the Ottoman Rustem Pasha Camii Sunday 26th April, 15:00- 18:00 GMT+1

Draw the geometric Lotfollah Dome in Isfahan Thursday 30th April, 15:00- 18:00 GMT+1

Picture by @adamwilliamsonart

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“The higher purpose of geometry is to participate, body, soul and spirit, in the objective universal laws that govern and cohere our universe. This activity can lead us directly to the centre of our own understanding which unifies us with the whole.” Keith Critchlow.

Keith was our teacher and introduced so many of us to Islamic Art. He was not only an enlightened educator but also humble and forever inquisitive, a true searcher.
He died peacefully on the full moon last week.

Thank you Keith.
16th March 1933 – 8th April 2020

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Good day delightful people, crack open the windows and let in the wind of change.... And let's use all this time to visit those creative ambitions!
In place of next weekends cancelled class @adamwilliamsonart will be trialing an adult ONLINE Persian pattern class: Saturday Apr 4, 2020 15:00 PM GMT. Link in the bio

This first online class will be by donation.

This is an elegant painting called ’Sulieman’ by our teacher Paul Marchant. Pencil, ruling pen and gouache

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Wait for the migrating birds... FREE online classes for isolated teenagers!

ARCHITECTURAL MODEL BUILDING & PAPER FOLDING
Make a series of geometric 3D models
With @adamwilliamsonart
5 Mondays starting 6th April at 12.30 GTM
Open to all abilities.

Join @adamwilliamsonart in his studio via the online platform Zoom to create a variety of models and kinetic structures.

You can develop a progression of artworks including lanterns and decorative features for your household and cat!

Recordings of the sessions will be accessible to all ages on the website the following day. .

Register with @thecreativedimension
https://www.thecreativedimension.org/online-workshops/

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Art enables us to find ourselves and lose ourselves at the same time.
Thomas Merton

@adamwilliamsonart is out in Baku teaching geometry of structure. If you'd like make a series of geometric 3D models over the weekend of the 28 & 29th March 2020 DM or visit the website for details.
We will fold complex geometric Islamic patterns with ease and then use these as a basis to build artworks reminiscent of the famous domed muqarnas doomed ceilings.

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We spent last week in the old Moorish district of Granada, Spain teaching a group from Carleton College, USA. Next month we will host Agnes Scott College ‪from Atlanta. We organise private tours to multiple locations for colleges, schools and groups from 5 to 40 participants. DM for information.‬

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Flow with the grain.
Here are the fabulous results of our recent marquetry class in the London studio. There will be a weekend Marquetry class on the 30th & 31st May 2020. Register on the website or DM for the link. Greetings to you all from a crystal clear day in Granada!

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Recent plaster carving class at @szgmc_ae
We will be back in the UAE in June.

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Circumvolution: A turning or winding movement around a central axis.
Circumvolute: Wind or turn in volutions, 🐌 circum is root for circle and volute stands for twist. So, the word becomes twist in a circle.

Volute (volvere, to roll) is the root for evolution and revolution. Everything is flowing in spirals, we must keep on moving, making and turning like dervishes.
Plaster carved demo by @adamwilliamsonart here at @szgmc_ae where we have just finished a 2-day master class. #
If you'd like to learn this art, we have upcoming classes scheduled in London, Toronto, DC, Dallas and more to come. DM for details.
Also more UAE 🇦🇪 classes in the next few months with @baytalqindeel

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