Collaboration with the REED SOCIETY FOR THE SACRED ARTS
Learn Sacred Geometry from around the world
Katzen Arts Center at American University
Classroom 210
All classes differ from those taught in New York the previous week. Both sets of complimentary sessions can be attended without duplication.
Plus a free session at the Smithsonian National Museum in Washington DC on the 18 July 2025.
Geometric & Arabesque Patterns
2-day series, July 19-20th 2025
All course materials & equipment provided ~ Open to all abilities & ages.
Click the blue links below to register for the sessions
- Day 1 pass (3 classes) 19th July 2025 – FULLY BOOKED
- Day 2 pass (3 classes) 20th July 2025
Limited places.
Booking essential.
All equipment & materials included.
All sessions are Open to all abilities.
DAY 1
19th July 2025
Geometric Islamic Pattern – FULLY BOOKED
9.30am – 11:30pm
Intro pattern, using the traditional tools of compass and straight edge we will create a beautiful rosette pattern.
Moroccan Patterns – FULLY BOOKED
1 – 3pm
We will construct classical zelij geometric rosettes from Fez and Marrakech.
Persian Patterns – FULLY BOOKED
4 – 6pm
We will draw a biomorphic pattern from Persian.
DAY 2
20th July 2025
Moroccan stucco Patterns
9.30am – 11:30pm
Learn how to draw a biomorphic stucco rosette from the Bou Inania Madrasa (1356) Fez Morocco.
Arabesque Patterns
1 – 3pm
Create a beautiful Islimi pattern & learn about the ‘Rumi’ family of biomorphic motifs.
Geometric Persian Patterns
4 – 6pm
This session will focus on building patterns from medieval Persia and 5&10-fold symmetry.
