Experience Islamic Art Week as a Collective Community Experience

Islamic Biomorphic Pattern

Applied Islamic Art

Join tutor Hassan Khaled to explore Nabati design and fretwork. In this beginner-friendly workshop, you will learn to transfer biomorphic patterns onto wood, set up a safe workspace, and cut curves using a coping saw. Participants will gain foundational hand-tool skills to create their own Islamic woodwork piece at home.

Islamic Biomorphic Pattern

Islamic Geometry

This hands-on workshop explores Moroccan Tastir geometric patterns and ruling in Maghrebi-Andalusian manuscripts. Using the traditional al-qisma (division) method, participants will learn step-by-step techniques to draw, ornament, paint, and apply gold leaf. Everyone will create and complete their own authentic ornamental piece on paper from start to finish.

Applied Islamic Art

Join Ahmet Faruk as he sketches five iconic domes and paints one of them live, sharing the cultural significance and architectural features that make each structure unique.

Islamic Biomorphic Pattern

Alefiya will present on the rich symbolism of cypress trees, blossoms, and gold. Following the presentation, she will guide participants through a practical demonstration, teaching them how to apply gold to a pre-drawn cypress design. This workshop beautifully blends artistic technique with an exploration of spiritual meaning.

Islamic Geometry

We will create a geometric pattern inspired by the Turkan Khatun Museulum located in the Old City of Jerusalem

Islamic Calligraphy

In this workshop, Islam will walk us through a short presentation on the history and key figures that contributed to the formation of the Nastaliq script, then he will lead a workshop where you can pratice strokes and write the word Nafi (beneficial).

Islamic Geometry

Applied Islamic Art

After a short introduction, Fathiah will draw a 8-pointed start and a demonstration of waxing patterns on fabric known as Batik

Islamic Calligraphy

Join world-renowned master Haji Noor Deen for an immersive introduction to Islamic calligraphy in the traditional Chinese style. In this workshop, you will learn to navigate the specific tools of the craft while witnessing a live demonstration writing the powerful prophetic phrase, "Actions are judged by intentions."

Islamic Biomorphic Pattern

Applied Islamic Art

In this easy, step-by-step session, you will learn how to make a beautiful keychain from a simple sheet of brass. We will use a traditional islamic design and make it come to life using a handsaw. You will see the whole process from start to finish preparing the metal and the design, drilling holes, handsawing the lines, and finally simple polishing to the piece and adding a keychain ring. This workshop shows how a simple idea and patience can turn a piece of metal into a beautiful object you can use every day.

Islamic Biomorphic Pattern

In this workshop, Mobeen teaches you how to draw and paint intricate miniature clouds. Exploring the theme "Where Intention Meets Impact," she will share how a pivotal conversation after a ten-year hiatus inspired her to reclaim her artistic practice as a mother, intentionally crafting a creative legacy for her daughter.

Islamic Geometry

Join Clarissa to draw together a simple, yet elegant, Islamic pattern, then learn to decorate it with a gradient watercolour technique inspired by the iridescence of bird feathers.

Islamic Calligraphy

Join Farzana for a creative journey into the elegant Diwani script. In this live, step-by-step workshop, you will learn how to transform a simple word into a beautiful circular calligraphic composition.

Islamic Biomorphic Pattern

Applied Islamic Art

Join Mariam to explore the traditional art of egg tempera painting on wood. In this demonstration, you will learn the full process from preparing the natural egg medium and raw pigments to coating the wooden panel. Mariam will guide you through design transfer and authentic layering techniques for finished artwork.

Islamic Biomorphic Pattern

In this workshop, Mobeen teaches you how to draw and paint intricate miniature clouds. Exploring the theme "Where Intention Meets Impact," she will share how a pivotal conversation after a ten-year hiatus inspired her to reclaim her artistic practice as a mother, intentionally crafting a creative legacy for her daughter.