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Tehzip (Islamic Illumination Course) - 6 weeks (23 May - 27 June)

£150.00Price
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50% discount for those residing in non Euro-American countries. To obtain discount please write to: zahrahalepota@gmail.com 


23rd May to 27th June -​2 - 4 pm BST ONLINE


Join us for a six weeks long Islamic illumination course where you learn to compose exquisite manuscript decorations using Islimi motifs. We will draw, paint and line a final Shamseh composition.


Week 1: Learn to draw  islimi (arabesque) motifs


Week 2: Compose basic forms using mirror symetry


Week 3: 

  • Dye paper using natural dyes, and prepare it for painting

  • Start composing Shamseh


Week 4: Complete Shamseh composition


Week 5 & 6: Paint and learn to intricately outline final composition using ink


Outcome: A solid foundation in Islamic illumination art, a finished painting, and the skills to make many more!

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