Syrian Textile : Aida & Tulip Syrian Folk Art Doll Collection

10.1 Dialogues on the Art of Arab Fashion: Syrian Textiles: Aida & Tulip Syrian Folk Art Doll Collection Dr. Reem el Mutwalli in conversation with Aida Dalati, a Syrian American textile and jacket designer specialising in Middle Eastern folk art. With her partner, Tulip Kurdi, a Syrian American jewellery designer [...]

Decorative Moroccan Painting: The Art of ‘Zouaq’

SAOG Studios SAOG Studios, Emerson College, ,, Forest Row, East Sussex, United Kingdom

with Natasha Mann  (http://www.natasha-mann.com) This two-day course, led by Natasha Mann, will introduce students to the Art of Zouaq. Zouaq is a painting technique original to Morocco which creates arresting and powerful designs. Found painted onto ceilings, doors, furniture and wooden objects it is an integral part of the decoration of [...]

£140

The Silver Ratio

SAOG Studios SAOG Studios, Emerson College, ,, Forest Row, East Sussex, United Kingdom

The Silver Ratio, though less well know than it's shiny cousin, has similar mathematical properties and hence can be used to generate a highly flexible grid structure.​ After an introductory, contextual slide show exploring the proportional qualities of the Silver Ratio and their relevance to pattern design, we will construct [...]

£140

Heritage to enrich lives

PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A PRE-RECORDED SPECIAL WEBINAR. THE RECORDING WILL BE RELEASED ON TUESDAY 5th APRIL 2022 VIA EMAIL. OUR GUEST SPEAKER: HEIKE WEBER, EMBROIDER & AUTHOR Heiker Weber, Author and Embroider recently exhibited at Dubai Expo 2020, and lauched her book documenting the history of embroidery in the [...]

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Persian Pattern

SAOG Studios SAOG Studios, Emerson College, ,, Forest Row, East Sussex, United Kingdom

Explore the geometric genius of the Persian master-craftsmen. Learn the art of compass and straight-edge construction and create a dazzling portfolio of geometric patterns from the Persian tradition.  ​ "A brilliant course so clearly and patiently taught. Such a lovely few days and plenty to work with after the course. Totally [...]

Manuscripts in Arabic Script: Introduction to Codicology (Online Short Course)

Online online, Rome, Belgium

This online course aims to introduce key concepts in the field of Arabic manuscripts and codicology. It is designed to attract participants who want to learn basic knowledge about Arabic manuscripts. The first day will provide an overview of the field of codicology and its role in the manuscript field [...]

£50 – £80

TALLI: Silver Between Tradition & Modernity

Dr Reem El Mutwalli, founder of The Zay Initiative, and Paula Quetglas Llop, Creative Director and Cofounder of NIILI discuss a collaborative upcoming exhibition of the same title due to take place at Zaman Awwel, Mall of The Emirates, on 9th May - 9th July. Both Exhibition and talk focus [...]

£20

Mosques in Sub-Saharan Africa (Online Short Course)

Online online, Rome, Belgium

This two-day online course introduces participants to Muslim architecture in Sub-Saharan Africa. Following an introduction on Islamic architecture and mosques, the first session will explore mosques in West Africa, from the Sahara to the tropical forests. The second session will look at the mosques in East Africa, from the Nile [...]

£45 – £75

Heritage Studies in Arab Fashion

Online online, Rome, Belgium

Our Founder, Dr Reem El Mutwalli and the Team are delighted to invite all to our next webinar: 'Dialogues on the Art of Arab Fashion: Heritage Studies in Arab Fashion on 31st May 2022.' We will be welcoming three renowned panellists from the London College of Fashion; The Creative School [...]

£10
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