GENERAL INFORMATION

This workshop aims to cater to individuals who are interested in learning how to draw geometric patterns but may not have any prior knowledge or experience in this field.

• Subject: Introduction to Drawing and Painting Geometric Patterns (Basic Principles)
• Course Format: Online
• Duration: Total: 8 Weeks
• Date:
  November 3 – December 29, 2024
  There will be no class on December 15, 2024
• Time: 7 PM  UTC  Click to convert to your local time zone.
• Instructor: Esra Aslan
• Price:  $175
  
• Due to limited seating, we request that you cancel by Nov  1, 2024, to receive a full refund.
• Installment plans available through PayPal and customer’s credit card.

CONTENT AND OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAM

This workshop aims to cater to individuals who are interested in learning how to draw geometric patterns but may not have any prior knowledge or experience in this field. Participants will be introduced to a range of materials including compasses, different types of paper, and paints. They will learn the fundamentals of using these tools through basic drawing exercises.

Furthermore, this workshop serves as an initial exploration of geometric patterns, allowing students to develop the necessary skills to continue their artistic journey by creating aesthetically pleasing drawings.

• Compass
• Ruler (30 cm)
• Mechanical pencil (0.3 mm and/or 0.5 mm)
• Pencil (H and 4B)
• Correction tape/masking tape
• Transfer Paper
• Soft eraser
• Colored pencil and/or felt-tip pen

Esra Aslan embarked on her journey in the field of traditional arts 6 years ago when she started taking Tezhip lessons at İsmek. Subsequently, she served as a curator for two separate exhibitions alongside her teacher and five of her classmates. These exhibitions were held in Sarajevo and Skopje. Continuing her education at Küçükçekmece Traditional Arts Center, she successfully completed the 2-year Design and Pattern course under the guidance of her esteemed teacher.

During this time, she also completed a 7-month online course on Geometric Patterns in Islamic Architecture, facilitated by Dr. Serap Ekizler Sönmez and the Eyüp Municipality.

Following the completion of this course, Esra curated the first Geometric Patterns exhibition in Turkey, which showcased a total of 142 artworks by 35 individuals who had completed the course within the past 4 years, once again under the guidance of Dr. Serap Ekizler Sönmez. For the past 2 years, she has been studying Miniature.

Her exceptional miniature design earned her the 1st prize in the 3rd Miniature Competition organized by Üsküdar Municipality. Currently, she continues her studies in Geometry with Dr. Serap Ekizler Sönmez, while also furthering her knowledge and skills in Miniature painting under the mentorship of her esteemed teacher.

In addition to her artistic pursuits, Esra Aslan is currently teaching Introduction to Islamic Geometric Patterns within our foundation, continuing her artistic projects, and pursuing a master’s degree in Islamic History and Arts.