Islamic Geometry for Beginners: Six-fold Ottoman pattern from Syria
Islamic Geometry for Beginners: Six-fold Ottoman pattern from Syria in Leicester on Saturday, 23 January 2027, Check official times, at Attenborough Arts Centre. A...

A practical introduction to Islamic geometry - use a ruler, compass and watercolour to Create a unique piece to take home. Learn how to draw a historical pattern from Islamic traditions. This 3-hour workshop will teach you how to design draw and colour a six-fold Ottoman pattern from Syria. During the session, tutor Safira will Show you how to create a geometric pattern template and go through the process Of how to transfer it to watercolour paper. The session will include a chance to explore watercolour painting Techniques so you can create your own painting. About the tutor: Tutor Safira Ali is a visual artist and calligrapher based in Leicestershire. Her work explores geometry, Islamic illumination, and modern and Arabic calligraphy. Safira has studied Islamic geometry with the Prince’s School of Traditional Arts, Art of Islamic...
- Date
- Saturday, 23 January 2027
- Time
- Check official times
- Venue
- Attenborough Arts Centre
- Address
- University of Leicester, Lancaster Road, Leicester, LE1 7HA
- Price
- From GBP 26