Geometric, Arabesque & Plaster carving workshops
Toronto, Canada 11-14th August 2022
The Ismaili Centre, Toronto.
49 Wynford Dr, North York, ON M3C 1K1, Canada
This 4-day program at the stunning Ismaili Centre, Toronto will include 10 distinct but complementary sessions. Participants are welcome to take one or all the sessions.
Those signing up for First 3 days, the Weekend, or the Full Program will receive a 10% discount.
Option 1: Register for Drawings Days (Days 1, 2, 3) $599 CAD
Option 2: Register for Weekend (Days 3 + 4) $329 CAD
Option 3: Register for Full Program (Days 1 – 4) $733 CAD
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DAY 1
Thursday ~ 11th August 2022
Introducing Islamic Geometric Patterns
9.30am – 12pm $75 CAD
Using the traditional tools of compass and straight edge we will a create a traditional geometric design and explore principles of tessellation.
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Arabesque Pattern
1 – 3.30pm $75 CAD
Introduction to the fluid, versatile freehand biomorphic aspects of Islamic Pattern.
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Geometric Mamluk Patterns
5 – 7.30pm $75 CAD
We look at a classic tessellated rosette pattern from Medieval Cairo that appears both within joinery as a period door panel and as an illuminated Quranic page.
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DAY 2
Friday ~ 12th August 2022
Geometric Persian Patterns
9.30am – 12pm $75 CAD
This session will focus on building patterns from medieval Persia and 5&10-fold symmetry.
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Arabesque Mamluk Patterns
1.00 – 3:30pm $75 CAD
Learn beautiful biomorphic motifs from Egypt & Syria and draw.
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Arabesque Persian Patterns
5 – 7.30pm $75 CAD
Create a beautiful 6 fold ‘Rumi Islimi pattern’ from Kerman (pictured right) & learn about the ‘Rumi’ family of biomorphic motifs.
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DAY 3
Saturday ~ 13th August 2022
Intro to Sacred Geometry
With Stephanie June Ellis
9.30am – 12pm $75 CAD
Investigate principles of symmetry and tessellation, the universal principles govern growth and structure and are found in both crystalline and botanical nature.
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Geometry Master Class – With Richard Henry
Double Session 1pm – 6 pm $140 CAD
In this more advanced Master Class we will explore multi-level Girih designs from medieval Persia and their links the more recently discovered Penrose tiling.
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Free Public Lecture –
Introduction to Islamic Arts and Crafts
7.15 – 8.30pm
RSVP – islamicpattern@gmail.com
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DAY 4
Sunday ~ 14th August 2022
Double session

Plaster Carving
10am – 4pm $150 CAD
Experience one of the most satisfying carving processes and complete a geometric and biomorphic pattern of your choice. Using traditional Moroccan tools and techniques.
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