11) Islamic Pattern Construction (Basics)

About this class

Do you like grids, patterns and colors? This is the course for you. Participants are introduced to basic geometry concepts used in Islamic art and will learn how to construct a variety of patterns using the traditional tools of compass and straight edge. The classes conclude with each participant rendering their final project in a media of their choice. Suitable for all levels, beginners and returning students

Class Outline

1. Introduction to Islamic geometric patterns. Explanation and demonstration of symmetry and how to construct the principal grid. Construction of pattern 1.
2. Construction of pattern 2.
3. Construction of pattern 3.
4. Construction of pattern 4.
5. Continuation of pattern 4.
6. Transfer of pattern onto high quality paper. Discussion on color theory and selection of color palette. Exploration of color application.
7. Coloring of final artwork, class presentation and conclusion of the course.

Materials needed

Please note: VCUQatar reserves the right to cancel classes for which not enough participants are registered. Already paid fees will be refunded.

Please do not purchase materials until VCUQatar has sent final course confirmation.

Items to buy for this class

Participants are required to buy their own materials beforehand and bring them to every class

• A3 smooth Bristol paper booklet (200/250gsm)
• Clear plastic ruler, 30cm
• Pair of compass (drawing, preferably a bow compass) Bow Compass Example
• Embedded URL: (http://www.technicalpens.com/staedtler-mars-comfort-552-compass-set-in-case.html)
• A3 Tracing paper
• Colored pencils
• Range of drawing pencils (2H,HB, 2B)
• Sharpener, eraser
• Removable scotch tape
• Set of pigment or fine liner pens (colored)
• Watercolor paper or Illustration Board (A3) (optional)

On occasions, there may be some more materials to be bought and brought in if and when advised by the instructor.

Where to buy your materials

Most of the materials are available from any art supply shop, for example:

• Cass Art (Fire station): Community Classes students get a 15% discount upon presenting the registration ticket
• Jarir Bookstore: on Rayyan Road or Salwa Road
• Color Note: on Al Nasser Street
• Ibn Al Qayyim: at Markhiya Roundabout
• Al Rawnaq

Schedule

Start: Mon, 27 Jan, 2020
End: Mon, 9 Mar, 2020
Lessons: 8
Days: Mondays
Time: 5:30pm – 7:30pm
Location: VCUarts Qatar
Cost: QAR 900

Instructors

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