China

Posted on February 9, 2019 by Ayesha

Last month I had the pleasure of teaching at the Jia Yuan Hall Prince’s Foundation School for Traditional Arts in Suzhou, China. This was an extraordinary trip. So much so that I hardly know where to begin in describing the … Continue reading →

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Jeddah

Posted on January 9, 2019 by Ayesha

First day of workshops at the House of Traditional Arts, Jeddah. Photo credit: Art Jameel A very happy New Year to all my followers! May 2019 bring you abundant happiness, peace, prosperity, and many, many blessings. Mine looks to be a … Continue reading →

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NEW Illumination Courses 2019

Posted on November 2, 2018 by Ayesha

1-week intensive Islamic manuscript illumination course, 4 – 8 Feb 2019 5 Saturday Islamic manuscript illumination course, 23 Feb – 3 March 2019 These new Islamic art courses are designed for students who would like to delve deep into the … Continue reading →

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Cairo

Posted on May 1, 2018 by Ayesha

Here are some photos from last month’s workshop at the Jameel House of Traditional Arts in Fustat, Cairo. I spent a week teaching students about biomorphic design in Islamic art (also known as islimi). The workshops were run by the … Continue reading →

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Padshahnama Course and Visit to the Royal Collection, Windsor

Posted on January 28, 2018 by Ayesha

I am very excited to announce that I will be teaching the following course with the Prince’s School of Traditional Arts in February 2018: This course focuses on the shamsa, or sunburst motif, found in The Padshahnama, a manuscript depicting … Continue reading →

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New Course at the Yunus Emre Institute in London, October 2017

Posted on September 15, 2017 by Ayesha

Tezhip workshop at the Yunus Emre Institute, London I’m looking forward to teaching this new course at the Yunus Emre Institute in London next month. Please see below for details: For centuries, Muslim artists have used gold, ink, and brightly … Continue reading →

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Workshop at La Galleria Nazionale, Rome

Posted on June 4, 2017 by Ayesha

Demonstrating Islamic art drawing and paining techniques at La Galleria Nazionale d’Arte Moderna e Contemporanea in Rome Last month, I spent a week in Rome delivering workshops with Una Moschea Per Roma, and my friend and colleague Shaheen Kasmani. The workshops … Continue reading →

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Islamic Art Spring / Summer Saturday Courses in Windsor

Posted on March 8, 2017 by Ayesha

I am very pleased to announce my new Islamic art courses for Spring / Summer 2017! All courses below will be held at my studio in Windsor: Prime Studios, 1-6 Ward Royal Parade, Alma Road, Windsor SL4 3HR. You can find … Continue reading →

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New Course in Ottoman Design and Illumination

Posted on January 13, 2017 by Ayesha

If you would like to learn how to make an illuminated tile design like this, come join us on my Ottoman Design and Illumination Course with the Prince’s School of Traditional Arts. Dates: 13th-17th Feb 2017 Times: 10.30am-5.30pm Venue: Al … Continue reading →

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Spring 2016 Islamic Art courses in London and Windsor

Posted on January 11, 2016 by Ayesha

I am delighted to announce that I will be teaching the following courses over the coming weeks and months:

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