Geometric, Arabesque, Zellij & Plaster carving workshops
4-day series of workshops in Florianópolis, Brazil in 2023.
Rare visit to Brazil from UK based artist/teacher Adam Williamson.
This is an opportunity to take one or more stand alone-classes and develop practical skills in the arts & crafts of the Islamic world.
This 4-day program will include 10 distinct but complementary 2.5 hour long sessions. Participants are welcome to take one or all the sessions.
There is a $150 discount when signing up for all 10 classes ($400):
Sign up for a full programme.
Open to all abilities
All course materials and equipment will be provided.
DAY 1
Thursday 21stNovember 2019
Geometric Islamic Pattern
2.30 – 5:00pm $55
Using the traditional tools of compass and straight edge we will a create a traditional geometric design and explore principles of tessellation.
Golden Section6:30 – 9pm $55
Learn the secrets of the golden section, draw a logarithmic spiral and create a dodecahedron.
DAY 2
Friday 22nd November 2019
Zelij Mosaic
10.30am – 1:00pm $55
Learn how to assemble and cast traditional zelij pieces. This style of ceramic tilework is made from individually chiseled geometric tiles set into a plasterbase. It is one of the main characteristics of Moroccan architecture. It consists of geometrically patterned mosaics, used to ornament walls, ceilings, fountains, floors, pools and tables.
Plaster Carving
2.30 – 5:00pm $55
Experience one of the most satisfying carving processes and complete a geometric and biomorphic pattern of your choice. Using traditional Moroccan tools and techniques.
Plaster Carving
6:30 – 9pm $55
This session can be taken alone of as a continuation of the afternoon session.
DAY 3
Saturday 23rdNovember 2019
Arabesque Pattern
10.30am – 1:00pm $55
Practical introduction to the fluid, versatile freehand biomorphic aspects of Islamic Pattern. The class will culminate with a classical Mamluk glide pattern.
Geometric Persian Patterns
2.30 – 5:00pm $55
This session will focus on building patterns from medieval Persia, where Islamic art reached an extraordinary peak of perfection. We will look in particular at the stunning 5&10-fold symmetry.
DAY 4
Sunday 24th November 2019
Geometric Moorish Patterns
10.30am – 1:00pm $55
Construct a classical geometric pattern from the Maghreb and gain a deeper understanding of the principles underlying a range of designs found within Nasrid Palaces and the Marinid masterpieces.
Arabesque Moorish Patterns
2.30 – 5:00pm $55
Experience constructing compass and freehand arabesque patterns and gain a deeper understanding of the principles underlying a range of designs found in Morocco and Andalucia.
Arabesque Persian Patterns
6:30 – 9pm $55
Create a beautiful 6 fold ‘Rumi Islimi pattern’ from Kerman (pictured right) & learn about the ‘Rumi’ family of biomorphic motifs.