Draw Islamic Geometric Patterns With A Compass And Ruler (Udemy.com)

Learn to Construct, Outline, Tile And Interlace Four Different Patterns.

Created by: Samira Mian

Produced in 2019

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What you will learn

  • Construct four different islamic geometric patterns
  • Outline the pattern having constructed an underlying grid
  • Tile eightfold and sixfold patterns.
  • Create an interlaced effect.
  • Add colour using multiple layered watercolour pencils and aquabrush

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Overall Score : 96 / 100

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Course Description

In this course Idemonstrate how toconstruct four Islamic Geometric Patterns step by step using the traditional methodof a compass and straight edge.
I will also provide you with a step by step handout pdf file for each pattern to supplement the video demonstrations.

In each unit you will learn to construct an underlying grid and outlinean Islamic geometric pattern.
This course consists of four units:

- A Sixfold Pattern: The Star and Hexagon

- An Eightfold Pattern: The Khatam

- A Sixfold Pattern: The Ferozkoh Jaali

- An Eighfold Pattern: The Geometric Rosette

You will also learn additional techniques:

- Tilingthe pattern, for both fourfold and and sixfold patterns;

- Creating a ribbon effect to interlace the pattern;

- Transferring the pattern using tracing paper and a spoon;

- Adding colour using watercolour pencils and an aquabrush.

Depending on your pace, each pattern may take 10 to 20 minutes to construct. The interlacing and tiling will take longer. As you work through the course, you will develop your compass and ruler and construction skills. Each pattern is a level up from the previous.

Youwill need a compass, ruler, pencil, plain paper, tracing paper, eraser and masking tape. I also use watercolour pencils and an aquabrush. However, you will gain enough skills to be able to transfer a pattern to the surface of your choice - how you add the colour is up to you, colouring pens or pencils, paints and beyond!

This course is aimed at beginners with an interest in the geometric patterns they have seen in and around the Islamic world and beyond. Many people haven't used a compass since their school days, if that's you, you can rediscover all the potential it holds.

All the videos on this course feature a remixed version of the song "Montmartre" by Jahzzar, from the Free Music Archive used under CC BY-SA 3.
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Who this course is for:
Suitable for beginners particularly those who have an interest in pattern, symmetry and geometry.
If you have previous experience of constructing patterns, do have a look at the four patterns on this course as they may be familar to you already and therefore this course isnt for you.

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Instructor Details

Samira Mian

A budding artist and experienced educator interested in tapping in to my 12 years teaching experience to lead Islamic Geometry workshops in the UK or abroad and now online.
I am aformer Secondary School Mathematics teacher with a passion for understanding and teaching Islamic Geometric pattern.My interest in geometry was somethingI was able to share with my students throughoutmy 12 years of teaching. In 2013,I began learning to construct Islamic Geometric patterns more formerly when I attended Saturday courses with Adam Williamson and Richard Henry at Art of Islamic Pattern. Following several courses with them,I began painting too. Having a creative outlet had always been a part of my life since GCSE and A level Art.
In January 2015,I moved to Morocco, to learn Arabic at the American & Arabic Language Centre in Fes (ALC & ALIF).I specifically chose this wonderful city because of its inspirational surroundings.My geometry and painting continued and evolved throughoutmy year there. In September 2015,I taught fellow students, both Moroccan and foreign, how to construct the patterns they were surrounded by. The weekly workshops in the ALC & ALIF Riad in the heart of the Medina were a great success. A seed had been planted for somethingI could pursue back home in London.
In January 2016, I returned home and set about making Islamic Geometry Workshops a reality in the west of London. To date, Ihave lead workshops for adults as well as for children at Harro

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Reviews

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By Shams Hasanova on 11/8/2020

Thank you so much for the course! It is very helpful and understandable! I bought your second course and cant wait to start learning ! :)

By Abrish Khwaja on 10/25/2020

She explained it in a way that was easy to understand.

By Christina Turner on 10/17/2020

I have always wondered how the lovely tile patterns were constructed having visited mosques and other places around the world. I design woven cloth, and I live in Australia where we have been in lockdown all winter. This allowed me to spend some time working on this course, after I read about Samira in the William Morris Society newsletter. Thank you Samira, a great way to learn something new.

By Sylvia Geddes on 10/5/2020

yes

By Sithi Thasleema on 10/3/2020

She is explaining clearly and she has clear knowledge of subject

By Feroza Dawood on 9/21/2020

I am truly amazed and so pleased with this course. I feel so confident to go further. Samira Mian is excellent!

By Betsy on 9/13/2020

I felt it advanced for beginners

By Wardannab on 9/13/2020

simple et clair

By Pelin nal on 9/9/2020

Very clear to understand.thank you

By Kirstin on 8/14/2020

I have no previous knowledege about this artist or this subject. I love geometical patterns and I was not dissapointed. Samira explains very well and the process is easy to follow.

By Ana Silva on 8/7/2020

Clear instruction and fun to do!

By Lourdes E. Torres-Shepard on 7/15/2020

I wanted to find out how these were done.