TBC

5- 8th September 2024

Email islamicpattern@gmail.com to go on the list and receive an updated when the retreat goes live

Drawing Retreat

New Mexico ~ Summer School ~

Geometry & Arabesque

Dar Al Islam ~ 342 Co Rd 155, Abiquiu, NM 87510, United States

Special weekend program at the stunning Dar Al Islam in the wilds of New Mexico, it will include a series of distinct but complementary sessions. Participants are welcome to take one or all the sessions.

With Adam Williamson, Richard Henry and special local guest artists Aloria Weaver, David Heskin, Ricardo Hinojosa and Christopher Riederer plus catering by Kohinoor- Rehana Archuletta and local Sufi musical performance.

“Straight is the line of duty, and curved is the line of beauty.” Hasan Fathy

All course materials and equipment will be provided. Accommodation options are basic single sex- four bed dorm and rooms, within stunning vaulted adobe built by the famous Egyptian architect Hassan Fathy. Located next to Georgia O’keeffe’s studio ‘Ghost Ranch’. 

Option 1: Visit for the day by signing up to Individual classes  (see options below)

Option 2: COURSE and ACCOMMODATION 

Bringing partners and family
Participants are welcome to bring a partner/family and they can relax on campus and join the group for meal times. Please book the catering for partner via this link. Book catering only all meals for 2.5 days . If joining with a partner we recommend booking an airbnb close to the venue. 

Details  on inquiry: islamicpattern@gmail.com

Those signing up for the Weekend will receive a discount.

Using the traditional tools of compass and straight edge we will re-create a beautiful pattern from a different part of the Islamic world. By working with designs of progressive complexity students develop a solid grounding in the language of symmetry in Islamic Art. As the course progresses, students are also introduced to the principles of free-hand biomorphic design (also known as Islimi/Arabesque) and learn to integrate these more fluid designs with geometric pattern. The practical work is supplemented by a contextual slide lectures and student receives a comprehensive series of handouts detailing the steps undertaken to re-create each pattern.

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