Splendors of Spain
ADULTS - This class will be held in English
Date: 22, 29 May, 5, 12 June
Time: 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Location: via Zoom
The Splendors of Islamic Spain Workshop Series explores the history and patterns of Islamic Spain. Over four classes will cover the flora, fauna and geometry of Al Hambra and Madinat al Zahra. Classes are beginner friendly, although each class builds on the previous. You can sign up to single classes or all!
Session One: Andalusian Geometry and Mosaics (Beginner / Intermediate)
This beginner geometry class will focus on the geometric zilij mosaic panels found in the museum's collection. We will contextualize the patterns and the beginnings of the Umayyad Andalucian Sultanate. Students of all levels will enjoy this class. Students will learn 2 different patterns and how to paint them with watercolours, using a traditional zilij colour palette.
Session Two: Seville Zouaq and Geometry Painting (Intermediate)
This class will build on the first geometry class. We will analyze the patterns on the museum's Seville zouaq panel. Students will learn how to transfer geometric panels to watercolour paper and to create the weaving geometric border. Students will learn the biomorphic borders and internal patterns and how to apply them to the finished geometric pattern using watercolour and gouache.
Session Three: Manafi al Hayawan (Benefits of Animals) - Patterns from the Doha Hind (Beginner)
This class will explore the Book of the Benefits of Animals, a 12th Century encyclopedia of animals. We will analyze and draw the exquisite patterns from the Doha Hind said to be from Madinat al Zahra.
Session Four: Majestic Nasrid Textiles (Intermediate/ Advanced)
This class will be the final in the series where students will learn how to analyze the fabric rapport and recreate the motifs. We will contextualize Nasrid Textiles and look at their similarities, common themes and motifs. By the end of the class, students will have recreated the patterns and will be well on their way to a finished piece!
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