Islamic Art Linoprinting Workshop

Islamic Art Linoprinting Workshop with Haseebah AliIn this course, learn about Islamic geometric patterns and how to construct lines to create an accurate and symmetrical work of art. You’ll then practice transferring your pattern onto lino to make a two-colour lino print. Age group and abilities to be taught        18 years and above.Ideal for beginners but suitable for all abilities. Course aims and skills/knowledge to be taughtKnowledge of Islamic geometric art, the basics of pattern making, and how they’ve been used in artUsing a compass and ruler to construct geometric patterns seen in Islamic art and architectureHistory of lino printing and how to combine relief print with Islamic geometric patternCarving linoleum sing traditional carving toolsRolling relief ink and experimenting with mixing colours for printing