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Global Workshops, Retreats and Expeditions Focussing On The Art & Therapeutic Nature Of Patterns.
~ Subjects Explored ~
Meditation through Mandala
Geometric & Biomorphic Patterns in Nature & Ancient Architecture
Cyanotype Blueprinting
Colour Therapy
Welcome to your
Drawing rituals
All pattern constructions and analysis by Stephanie June Ellis
Materials needed for all workshops
Compass
Ruler
A3 Paper
Rubber
2H & 2B pencil
Tracing Paper
Coloured pencils or medium of your choice
Please visit Resources for a full list of materials Stephanie enjoys using.
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Tutorial One
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6 fold spherical pattern
plus bonus tutorial ~ A weave trilogy.
Explore curvy six pointed stars to create a spherical pattern tessellated design ~ culminating with a weave trilogy.
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Tutorial Two
Variation on a 6 fold pattern found on The Minbar of Saladin
An inspired variation of a traditional Islamic design from
The Minbar of Saladin ~ The original pattern uses the third layer of the flower of life whilst this variation uses the 2nd layer ( overlapping circles ) Class culminates with a free hand weave illustration.
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Tutorial Three
A stunning 32 petaled Ancient Mosaic pattern found at the Apollo Temple in Cornith, Greece ~ built around 560 BC ~
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Tutorial Four
Triple Weave Motif
~ A little trickier ~
This tutorial is divided up into three parts.
The design is comprised of three starry weaved motifs which are combined and weaved throughout the whole design.
Part One explores the outer 10 pointed straight edged star.
Part Two explores the inner curves of a 10 pointed curved star.
Part Three explores the outer 10 pointed curved star.
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Tutorial Five
Part One ~ A trilogy of starry eights
Part Two ~ Trace, transfer & colour
including tips on paper and watercolour
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Tutorial Six
Explores two designs using a curvy weaved 8 pointed star.
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