Islamic Geometry for Beginners: Six-fold Pattern from Cairo

A three-hour beginner workshop drawing and painting a six-fold Islamic geometric pattern from Cairo with tutor Safira Ali.

This hands-on workshop teaches participants to design, draw and colour a historical six-fold geometric pattern from Cairo using ruler, compass and watercolour. Tutor Safira Ali demonstrates how to create a geometric template, transfer it to watercolour paper and explore watercolour painting techniques to produce a finished piece to take home. No prior experience is needed and all materials are provided; the session suits ages 14 and over, with under-18s accompanied by a paying adult.