Painting Islamic Geometric Weaves and Borders

Shadiya Mohammed

Islamic geometry painting session with artist Shadiya Mohammed happening on Zoom on the 25th October 2024 at 10am BST. Join us and discover the beauty of traditional colours and techniques.

October 25, 2024
10:00-12:00 PM BST
Online on Zoom
COMMUNITY EVENTS

Islamic Art Drawing Sessions

In-depth events and discussions for those who want take their Islamic art journey to the next level.

COMMUNITY EVENTS

Islamic Art Painting Sessions

In-depth events and discussions for those who want take their Islamic art journey to the next level.

COMMUNITY EVENTS

Panel Discussions

Accomplished artists handpicked for your growth.

COMMUNITY EVENTS

Annual Networking Event

Connect and meet like-hearted souls community members in-person event.

SPEAKERS

Guest Artists

Get ready to be inspired by a selected group of talented artists who will be sharing their expertise with you and the Islamic Art Community. We're thrilled to introduce our lineup of esteemed artists who will be leading the way.

Alefiya Abbas Ali
Islamic Artist and Educator
Aziza Iqbal
Artist
Bryn Edmonston
The Geometrista
Clarissa Grandi
Artist & Educator
Eman Shehata
Graphic Designer
Fadhila Al Dhahouri
CEO & Co-Founder of Global Centre of Islamic Art
Ghazaleh Khayat
Artist & Educator
Islami Farid
Artist & Educator
Lieve Oudejeans
Artist
Mahmud Manning
Artist and Teacher
Mariam Ashraf
Expert in Gypsum Craft with Passion for Islamic Geometric and Floral Patterns
Mohamad Ismail Al Janabi
Artist, Educator and Master
Mohammad Aziz
The Geometrista
Mohammed Younes
Artist & Engineer
Mostafa Sedky
Artist, Educator & Geometric Master
Neda Javaheri
Artist
Noor Malik
Artist, Educator & Master
Nâile Hajjâr
Mathematician & Artist
Sandy Kurt
GCIA, Co-founder & Geometry Artist
Shadiya Mohammed
Artist, Paintmaker & Educator 
Zahra Ammar
Artist

What our Community Members Say

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Encouraging me to participate in the challenge rather than putting it off- the community spirit - everyone supporting one another.

Yasmin Chopdat

United Kingdom

The sense of community & working together to achieve individual goals was really fulfilling. We cheered each other on while growing, learning & creating together.

Michelle Gilbert

USA

I so appreciated the fact that to complete it I had to set aside time for ME each day, but it was ME in community across the world. And we all celebrated each other and cheered each other on. What an amazing supportive community to come out of this challenge.

Melissa Battis

USA

It has been a unique opportunity to build up a community, thanks to our fantastic instructor, all the supporting stuff and the amazing guests. We really learned a lot. Super thanks

Massimo Bon

Cyprus

I love the community this challenge has created and I also love that even though I’m not able to attend the live classes, GCIA has made easy to follow pdfs and recordings of the classes available for us. Also love the little history lessons at the beginning of every class.

Mishael George

India

Honestly, I enjoyed everything about the course. It completely surpassed all my expectations. Fadhila, the legends and the whole community have made this a wonderful unforgettable experience and I am very grateful to have been a participant.

Joy Willis

United Kingdom

Loved the sense of community, lots of us working together at the same time. Good pacing on the videos. Instructions were, for the most part, clear. PDF patterns were outstanding.

Sharon Wildwind

Canada

Frequently Asked Questions

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Where can I find out more about the Global Centre of Islamic Art's next upcoming, in-person and past events?

We are glad you asked! Check out our website and Instagram for upcoming, in-person and past events! Otherwise, you can sign up to this form and we’ll make sure to send you updates about our upcoming events right in your inbox.

Can a non-member join the Global Centre of Islamic Art's events?

Yes! You can join our events even if you’re not a member. The only difference between members and non-members is the event ticket price. Members also get more “perks” included in the membership. For more information check this page .

Is the Islamic Art community membership available anytime?

No, the community membership opens few times a year. If you are reading this during the close cart time, you can join the waitlist and get notified when the registration open again.

Is this event suitable for beginners?

Absolutely yes. All our events are designed for beginners and curated to empower them in their journey, helping them improve and deepen their knowledge of Islamic Art.

Which payment methods do you offer?

We only accept card payments. We securely process all payments through Thinkific Payment and you’ll get an email receipt immediately after purchase. If you need another payment method or a more detailed invoice for your records, please contact us at [email protected] and we will do our best to support you.

Who is teaching each session?

Each drawing and painting session will be led by a special guest artist. Find out more about the topic and guest artists here. The same applies to panel discussions where 1 to 3 guest artists will participate and answer YOUR questions around a certain topic. Find more about it here

How often will these sessions be happening?
  • Every month we will host one drawing session and one painting technique session
  • Once every quarter we will host a one-panel discussion
  • Once a year networking event
Where will these sessions be happening?

We will be conducting all of our sessions online on Zoom. The link will be sent by email before the event.

What language are these sessions in?

As all teachers are fluent in English. All sessions will be conducted in English.

What will I learn from these sessions?

Besides learning how to draw and/or paint different Islamic geometric patterns, you will learn the history behind them, techniques and tips that enable you to experiment and discover beyond them.

In addition, through our guest artists, you will learn unique perspectives to the art that are relevant to the art today, adding to your breadth and experience.

Can I get a refund?

Due to the digital nature of our events, there are no refunds once you have enrolled. You can cancel anytime. If you purchase an event by mistake, please email us at [email protected] for assistance.

Can you guarantee results?

While we can't guarantee specific results, hundreds of our students have benefited from our classes and will vouch that it is a positive experience. You can check out our participant's testimonials above.

Who do I contact if I am facing an issue?

Please email us at [email protected] 

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