Incredible artwork from my students; future Islamic art courses in Windsor

Posted on October 8, 2015 by Ayesha

A little update on the incredible work produced by my students over the summer in my Islamic art workshops. We held classes in Islamic manuscript illumination (or tezhib / tezhip, as it is known in Arabic and Turkish), geometry, and … Continue reading →

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Graduation Day at Cambridge University

Posted on July 26, 2015 by Ayesha

Last weeks’ graduation ceremony at the University of Cambridge, where I received my Masters degree in Education. Feeling incredibly blessed, inspired, grateful, and hopeful for the future. ‪#‎blessings‬‪ #‎gratitude‬ ‪#‎hope‬ ‪#‎love‬ ‪#‎art‬ ‪#‎creativity‬ ‪#‎inspiration‬ ‪#‎universityofcambridge‬‪#‎homertoncollege‬ ‪#‎graduation‬ ‪#‎art education‬ #ayeshagamiet

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New Islamic studio in Windsor, Berkshire, UK!

Posted on June 30, 2015 by Ayesha

My new studio in Windsor, Berkshire, is up and running and ready for business! I’ve really enjoyed teaching my first few classes in this light, bright peaceful space. As well as running Islamic art courses/ small group and private tuition, … Continue reading →

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Islamic geometry and plaster carving workshop at the University of Cambridge, Faculty of Education

Posted on June 28, 2015 by Ayesha

Last week, I was back at Cambridge University to deliver my second Islamic art workshop for the year. I had a full day to work with the wonderful trainee art teachers, so I decided to go into a little more … Continue reading →

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Local press coverage of my upcoming Islamic art courses

Posted on June 12, 2015 by Ayesha

A lovely article* on my upcoming Islamic art classes published in the Slough and Windsor Observer today! So much looking forward to this! First classes are on the 27th of June, running throughout the summer. Book soon to receive a … Continue reading →

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New studio and new Islamic art courses, yay!

Posted on May 20, 2015 by Ayesha

UPDATE: 20% DISCOUNT off courses booked before the 27th of June 2015. For further info email: info@ayeshagamiet.com I am super happy and excited to tell you of my new studio where I will be teaching new Islamic art courses taking … Continue reading →

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Free, downloadable Islamic art colouring sheets for children

Posted on March 6, 2015 by Ayesha

Please feel free to download and print these children’s colouring sheets! I created these activities a few years ago, whilst working on a practical, hands-on, children’s guide to Islamic art. Sadly, my publisher was unable to complete the project due … Continue reading →

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New work added to my gallery!

Posted on January 3, 2015 by Ayesha

…and about time, too! New work has been added to the artwork and illustration galleries, and I have updated the workshop section with images from my classes in Doha and Cambridge. Pop along and take a look! P.S. This beautiful … Continue reading →

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Photos from my workshops at the Doha Museum of Islamic Art (MIA)

Posted on December 27, 2014 by Ayesha

Hope you enjoy these photographs from my workshops at the Doha Museum of Islamic Art! In October, I delivered a week long set of Islamic manuscript illumination workshops where I taught adults and children, and provided training to museum staff … Continue reading →

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Workshops at the Museum of Islamic Arts (MIA), Doha

Posted on September 24, 2014 by Ayesha

Afternoon all! Some exciting news – I will be teaching a series of Islamic manuscript illumination workshops at the Museum of Islamic Arts in Doha next month from the 26th – 31st Oct 2014. I’m also giving a demonstration on … Continue reading →

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