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Art of Ottoman Floral Illumination

SAOG Studios SAOG Studios, Emerson College, ,, Forest Row

A unique two-day practical painting workshop where participants will explore and take inspiration from exquisite silk fabrics from the Ottoman Empire. These luxurious textiles were characterised by large-scale stylised floral patterns including carnations, tulips, roses, hyacinths and cherry blossoms and highlighted by shimmering gold and silver threads which are now [...]

£130

Persian Patterns

SAOG Studios SAOG Studios, Emerson College, ,, Forest Row

Exploring the geometric genius of the Persian master-craftsmen with Daniel Docherty. Learn the art of compass and straight-edge construction and create a dazzling portfolio of geometric patterns from the Persian tradition.

£165

The Damascene Home: Family Workshop

Leighton House Museum 18 Stafford Terrace, London

Join The Arab British Centre and The Barakat Trust for an afternoon of family activities at Leighton House, as part of their In Search of Arab London event series for the London Festival of Architecture. What is ‘Home’? Is it the people you love? Is it a roof over your head? Is it a [...]

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