with STEPHANIE ELLIS
Experience geometry as a universal language and a meditative and contemplative practice.
Throughout this 2 day course, students will explore geometry in Sacred & Traditional Art around the world using traditional tools, a compass and a straight edge whilst incorporating freehand biomorphic movements.
When:
Saturday 10th & Sunday 11th December 2022 10am to 7.30pm
Where:
Eramboo, 304 McCarrs Creek Road Terrey Hills
Cost:
Saturday Day One ~ $190
Sunday Day Two ~ $190
Course tasters ~ $65 Single Workshops
Full Course Investment * highly recommended ~ $360 save $30
~ Deposits can be made to save your spot ~ No skills required
Bring:
A3 Sketch Pad
Lunch
DAY ONE – SATURDAY
Contemplation, Meditation and Symbology.
10am – 1:00pm
Mandala Meditation
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30 Minute break
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1:30pm – 4:00pm
The Thousand Petaled Lotus ~ An Ancient Indian Symbol of divine enlightenment known as Sahasrara.
4:00PM – 5:00pm
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One Hour Break
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BYO food and have a picnic on the reserve overlooking the bush with friends
or students can also use this time to render their work.
5:00pm – 7:30pm
Tree Of Life Facade from the Mezquita Catedral de Cordoba.
The Tree of Life is a recurring motif in many arts are the world.
They contain deep symbolism, being embodiments of celestial and vital energies. The stylisations are many and specific to each craft. This Worksop will focus on the stucco carvings of The famous 8th century ~ Mesquita Catedral De Cordoba.
SUNDAY – DAY 2
Patterns & Rhythm in Nature and Architecture
10:00am – 1:00pm
Draw The Cyclone Vortices On Jupiter
This class is a practical and theory-based Introduction to Geometry and Sacred Art around the world exploring our relationship with nature, the cosmos, human creativity and potential.
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30 Minute break
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1:00pm – 3:30pm
A Roman Mosaic from La Olmeda, saturated in the province of Palencia near the banks of the Carrión.
3:30PM – 4:30pm
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One Hour Break
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~ students can also use this time to render their patterns.
5:00pm – 7:30pm
Drawing Decorative Dynamic Iron Work
Take a journey back in time looking at the design origins of decorative ironwork. Decorative Ironwork design was deeply rooted in classical and medieval allusions to mythology, legends, religion and botanical forms.
Students will experience Baroque, Rococo and The Art Nouveau Styles.
