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

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

4.9
843 reviews

Created by: Samira Mian

Last updated May 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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  • Rating4.9 out of 5higher than 96% of them
  • Reviews843#68 of 195 by number of reviews
  • Length1.4 hoursshorter than 85% of them
  • Last updatedMay 2019earlier than 71% of them

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Course Description

In this course I demonstrate how to construct five Islamic Geometric Patterns step by step using the traditional method of a compass and straight edge.I will also provide you with a DOWNLOADABLE 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 outline an Islamic geometric pattern. This course consists of four units:

- A Sixfold Pattern: The Star and Hexagon

- An Eightfold Pattern: The Khatam * PLUS* additional pattern variations

- A Sixfold Pattern: The Ferozkoh Jaali

- An Eighfold Pattern: The Geometric Rosette

PLUS one final bonus unit: UNIT 5: a DOWNLOADABLE Step-by-Step handout PDF for drawing a:

Chinese Qur'anic Manuscript Arcing Motif

You will also learn additional techniques:

- Tiling the 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.

You will 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 3.0
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Instructor Details

Samira Mian

In Short

An artist and educator with a passion for Islamic Geometry. By tapping into my 12 years teaching Mathematics at secondary school, I have been able to share my passion for the compass and straight edge constructions of Islamic Geometric Patterns in the UK, abroad and online since September 2015. For me it is an immensely satisfying pursuit, from analysing and constructing the patterns, to painting them in watercolours and gouache and most of all, sharing with others, bringing this art form to a wider audience.

See what I've been up to in my NEWS section on my website homepage

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By Peter Kirk on 11/20/2025

This was my first ever attempt at drawing a pattern with ruler and compass. I followed the videos step by step and my first star and hexagon picture turned out far better than expected after I coloured it with brush pens. Thank you Samira. I am at the start of a long journey with you.

By Catherine Sutton on 4/8/2024

Thia is a wonderful course for a beginner like me. I was recently inspired to look at learning this art from having visited Cordoba, Granada dn Seville and see the wonders there. The steps in this course are clear and even better if you have the PDF beside you when watching the video. The patterns have encouraged me to keep exploring this interest and to continue to learn. Samira has wonderful tips, information and resources on her website and they are very generously offered.I Thank you for this great introduction to a wonderful artform. With gratitude, Catheirne

By Sartorius JoAnn on 6/10/2023

I finished the course- but I know I will return to it. I've already done several lessons more than once. Samira has made the basics easy to understand and follow and I learned so much by following her clear instructions. I really appreciate the downloadable resources and will keep them in the notebook I've started. I will be taking a days-long workshop soon, and I feel confident that I've got a good foundation and will not be left in the dust among the many very experienced people who are signed up. This course was recommended to me and I would recommend it to anyone starting to study this artform. Thank you, Samira! You are an excellent teacher.

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

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