Traditional Islamic Art Workshops with Unaiza Karim
June 13, 2010 by nassir
Filed under Islamic-School & Courses
SimplyIslam is pleased to organise Traditional Islamic Art Workshops with a visiting artist from United Kingdom, Sister Unaiza Karim. There is a workshop for teenagers and another workshop for parent and child.
Unaiza Karim has a Masters Degree from Princes School of Traditional Arts, London. She also trained with a Master Illuminator In Istanbul, Turkey. Her work generally centres on the pages of the Holy Qur’an, which she presents with the elements of calligraphy, geometry and Islimi (arabesque), reflecting the rhythm of nature. In 2004 she was the Winner of Barakat Prize 2004 for Arts and Heritage: Ashmoleum Museum Oxford. Her works have been exhibited in the UK and internationally. With a Distinction in her Bachelors Degree in Education, she regularly runs workshops for both children and adults, specialising in teaching arts and crafts from the east, using traditional methods and materials in a range of Traditional Islamic Arts. Unaiza is British and lives in London.
Teens Workshop (Age: 13+ yrs)
This hands on workshop introduces teenagers to the art of manuscript illumination from the Islamic tradition. Artist Unaiza Karim will offer students an opportunity to produce a small decorative roundel ’shamsa’ or ornamental tree motif ’shujaira’ on hand treated paper (both motifs are commonly found in the decorated margins of illuminated Qurans).
Date/Time: Friday 25 June 2010, 2.30 ~ 6 pm
Venue: SimplyIslam (152 Still Road)
Fee: $20 per student
Only 10 spaces. To register, email saira@simplyislam.sg
Parent-Child Workshop (Age: 8~12 yrs)
This fun-filled workshop offers a unique opportunity for parents to work with their child (age 8 to 12 yrs) on a collaborative artwork. During the workshop participants will practice the traditional art of ‘halkar’ painting (its orgins are found in Ottoman Turkey) and compose a decorative panel with embellishment.
Date/Time: Saturday 26 June 2010, 2 ~ 4 pm
Venue: SimplyIslam (152 Still Road)
Fee: $30 per parent/child
Only 10 spaces. To register, email saira@simplyislam.sg