MARQUETRY: MAKING PATTERNS IN WOOD

Course Description

Create a beautiful panel that could hang on your wall or become an inset for a table top or a box lid. Participants will use a chisel to hand cut very thin veneers into geometric shapes following patterns selected from the monuments of Pakistan.

You will learn how to identify and choose different types of wood and how to work effectively and creatively with the all-natural colour palette and patterns of grain offered by the various woods. The individual shapes will then be fitted together, glued down and finished to create your own unique and organically beautiful pattern in real wood.

Course Schedule

Dates: April 2nd to April 6th, 2018

Timings: 14:00 – 19:30 (Half an hour break in between)

Instructor: Nooshin Shafiei from PSTA, London

Fee: Rs. 15,000

Capacity of 15 students

Testimonials

Better idea of materials needed- payment and booking was painless- Great quality of course

Everything was perfect- Lovely people

It’s absolutely amazing

Materials information should be arranged better- Teacher excellent- experience enjoyable

ILLUMINATION: FLORAL MOTIFS

Course Description

This is a taster session introducing the technique of illuminating floral motifs. In this taster session, students will focus on a single khatai motif, refining different brush techniques for outlining and shading

Course Schedule

Date: 6^th April 2018; Friday

Timings: 10:00 – 13:00

Fee: Rs. 2000.00

No of seats: 20

Testimonials

Online payment should be an option- online forms should be fillable instead of printing, writing and scanning- Bathrooms need improving- Continue with more classes and arrange them in the Clifton area

More classes for people who work

Make classes longer

ILLUMINATION: OTTOMAN DESIGNS

Course Description

This is an introductory course on the art of Ottoman Illumination. Students will be introduced to the motifs and vocabulary of this art form, how these motifs are used to create compositions and some floral painting techniques. Through this course they will be able to understand the basic principles and process of the art of illumination, practically experience this art form and understand its historical significance.

Course Schedule

Date: 7^th April (Saturday)

Time: 10:30 to 16:00

Tutor: Azma Salman, from PSTA, London

Assistant: Nooshin Shafiei, from PSTA, London

Fee: Rs. 4000.00

Capacity of 20 students

Testimonials

The duration should be a week long- because of the teachers PSTA sent us

More and detailed courses in this subject- Courses are awesome

BUILDING THREE DIMENSIONS

Course Description

Explore pattern, structure and proportion in three dimensions – an excellent opportunity for budding architects and designers!

The Platonic Solids are a unique group of 3-D forms that have fascinated mathematicians, scientists and artists world-wide since ancient times. They not only relate to forms in the natural world, they also inspire traditional architecture and design.

They are fun and beautiful. Learn just some of many different ways to build these shapes by constructing your own models and collaborating with others on large structures. Discover how each method reveals something new and different and how each holds specific potential for creative application.

Course Schedule

Dates:   25^th June to 29^th June
Timings: 10:30 to 13:30
Fee:  Rs. 10,000 per adult (18+)
Rs. 5000 per child (12 to 18)

No. of seats: 12
Materials: The fee is inclusive of all materials.
Tutor: William Riding, from PSTA, London
Tutor Assistant: Ghulam Hyder, from PSTA, London

Testimonials

The VMCTA art experience was really fun. It helped me a lot with my art skills The teacher was very cooperative. I had some difficulty, but teacher made it very easy to understand.

It was good. I love to come over there because every time we practice something else

POINT, LINE, PLANE, PATTERN

Course Description

Combine colour and geometry to create exciting sculptural forms.

Learn how patterns work by drawing, painting, and building geometry, first on paper and then with 3D solid shapes. Experiment with several ways of developing designs, explore these new patterns using paint to create beautiful variations, then transform them into fascinating 3D shapes.

Course Schedule

Dates:  25^th June to 29^th June
Timings: 17:00 to 20:00
Fee:  Rs. 10,000 per adult (18+)
Rs. 5000 per child (12 to 18)

No. of seats: 12
Materials: The fee is inclusive of all materials
Tutor: William Riding, from PSTA, London
Tutor Assistant: Ghulam Hyder, from PSTA, London

Testimonials

I love coming to VMCTA as every time I learn something different, interesting and knowledgeable.

I love coming to VMCTA as every time I learn something different, interesting and knowledgeable.

I would like to come back again and suggest to continue such courses

Construct a Traditional Geometry Pattern a Day

Course Description

Explore Pakistan’s rich decorative heritage through drawing and painting a geometric artwork using the traditional tools of a ruler and compass. Each day will start with a new pattern, where you will be shown how to construct and develop a pattern before experimenting with a simple colour palette to paint your own masterpiece.

These workshops can be taken together or individually

*The duration of the workshop: 5 hours (with no break but teas/coffees will be provided)

Course Schedule

Dates: 4th, 5th and 6th September 2018
Timings: 4th, 5th and 6th September 2018
Fee: Rs. 2500.00 (1 day)
>Rs. 6000 (All 3 days)
Age group:  18 and above
No. of seats: 10
Materials: partially provided by VMCTA
Tutor: William Riding
Tutor Assistant: Ghulam Hyder

Ancient Colour Palette

Course Description

Traditional earth and mineral pigments were seen as sacred and used in painting dating back to antiquity in all traditions throughout the world. Todays over 80% of artists palette is made of up of cheaper, vivid synthetic colours. Under expert tuition, participants will make their own water colour set containing of the four primordial colours of black, red, yellow and white. Once the paints have been made, participants will learn how these colours can be mixed to create a variety of harmonious colours to be creative with.

*The duration of the workshop: 5 hours (with no break but teas/coffees will be provided)

Course Schedule

Dates: 3rd September 2018
Timings: 14:00 – 19:00
Fee: Rs. 4000.00
Age group: 18 and above
No. of seats: 10
Tutor: William Riding
Tutor Assistant: Ghulam Hyder

The Golden Ratio and 5-fold Islamic Pattern

Course Description

Explore the beautiful properties of the golden ratio in this one day taster course. Discover how craftspeople from the Islamic world have engaged with this mathematical marvel to achieve great heights of artistic expression. Participants will learn to construct some of the elegant rosettes found in Shah Jehan mosque and will finish a painted composition to take home with them.

Course Schedule

Dates: 10th and 11th October 2018
Timings: 14:00 – 19:00
Fee: Rs. 2500.00 (1 day)
Rs. 4000.00 (2 days)
Age group: 18 and above
No. of participants: 12
Course Tutor: Lisa DeLong
Tutor Assistant: Ghulam Hyder

Ceramic Satrangi Kashikari Painted Tiles Workshop

Course Description

This is a Traditional technique of ceramic tiles painting, in this technique mostly is used White Earthenware clay body, the painting process is done with black oil-based outline and having colored glazes painting inside the motifs. In this course students will have slideshow presentation about the course, further will be taught about patterns development on paper, transferring motifs on tiles, outline of motifs with oil-based outline material, painting colored glazes on the surface of tiles. All participants will have individual assignment and group assignment.

Course Schedule

Dates: 12th, 13th and 14th October 2018
Timings: 15:00 – 19:00pm
Fee: Rs. 8,000.00
Age group: 18 and above
No. of seats: 12
Course Tutor: Ghulam Hyder Daudpota
Tutor Assistant: Amjad Daudpota

Islamic Calligraphy: Introduction to the Square Kufic Script

Course Description

Discover how to analyse, understand, and read square kufic compositions. Learn to construct the letters in their correct forms and compose your own square kufic design. By the end of this one week course, you will have a complete painted design to take home.

Course Schedule

Dates: 5th to 9th November 2018
Timings: 15:00 – 19:00
Fee: Rs. 10,000.00
Age group: 18+
No. of seats: 12 students
Course Tutor: Samiur Rahman, PFSTA
Tutor Assistant: Ghulam Hyder

Islamic Calligraphy: Introduction to the Thuluth Script

Course Description

Engage with the elegant thuluth script in this five day course. Learn the letters’ traditional proportions and practice writing them with a reed pen. During the last 2 days of the course, you will produce your own version of a composition provided by the tutor and will have a completed piece to bring home at the end of the workshop.

Course Schedule

Dates: 5th to 9th November 2018
Timings: 15:00 – 19:00
Fee: Rs. 10,000.00
Age group: 18+
No. of seats: 12 students
Course Tutor: Samiur Rahman, PFSTA
Tutor Assistant: Ghulam Hyder

Exploring Ralli quilt design

Course Description

This course is an excellent opportunity to explore how principles of design are transformed into works of art using a variety of skills. Inspired by Sindh’s Ralli quilts, in this course participants will explore the characteristic 4- and 8-fold geometric shapes of this traditional art form, designing stylised nature motifs with different symmetries. They will then produce their own Ralli-inspired piece using fabrics they colour themselves with dyes found in nature, completing several finished sample pieces using a variety of mediums and techniques.

Course Schedule

Dates: 19th to 23rd November 2018
Timings: 15:00 – 19:00
Fee: Rs. 7,000.00
Age group: 18+
Participants: 12 students
Course tutor: Isra Butt, PFSTA

TEXTILE: AN INTRODUCTION TO TRADITIONAL TECHNIQUES

Course Description

Throughout history, many different techniques have been used to bring colour and beauty to textiles. In this five-day introductory course, students will explore traditional dyes and receive an overview of resist techniques used around the world. Techniques will include folding, stitching, and paste resist methods.

Participants will also look at case studies from Pakistan’s rich textile heritage and learn to design motifs using geometry and basic principles of symmetry. They will then apply these principles in a series of resist-dyed samples of their own design, experimenting with indigo and madder dyes to create a wide palette of effects.

Course Schedule

29th January – 2nd February
15:00 – 21:00
Course Fee: Rs. 12,500.00
No. of places: 20

TEXTILE: AN INTRODUCTION TO TRADITIONAL TECHNIQUES

Course Description

Throughout history, many different techniques have been used to bring colour and beauty to textiles. In this five-day introductory course, students will explore traditional dyes and receive an overview of resist techniques used around the world. Techniques will include folding, stitching, and paste resist methods.

Participants will also look at case studies from Pakistan’s rich textile heritage and learn to design motifs using geometry and basic principles of symmetry. They will then apply these principles in a series of resist-dyed samples of their own design, experimenting with indigo and madder dyes to create a wide palette of effects.

Course Schedule

29th January – 2nd February
15:00 – 21:00
Course Fee: Rs. 12,500.00
No. of places: 20

Testimonials

Course was well planned and structured. Really enjoyed taking the course in small group of people. It was good- I appreciate the help and cooperation of the staff.

I learnt a lot from the course, Teacher was very good and helpful

It was good-had a really good time these past 5 days- I appreciate the help and cooperation of the staff

GEOMETRY: CURVES & COMPOSITION

Course Description

In this week-long course, students will learn principles of composition and design that can be applied in diverse creative settings including textiles, ceramics, and illumination.

Students will investigate how to compose beautiful biomorphic designs, drawing inspiration from a variety of historical sources. Participants will create their own floral and foliate compositions with techniques such as drop repeats, turnovers, geometric frameworks, and tessellation.

Throughout the course, participants will build a portfolio of visual research and design analysis. Progression drawings and a finished painting of their own original biomorphic composition will form part of this portfolio.

Class members will also contribute to a larger art piece which will be included at an exhibition in the VM Gallery in September 2018.

Course Schedule

5th February – 9th February 2018
16:00 – 20:00
Course Fee: Rs. 10,000.00
No. of places: 12

Testimonials

Course was well planned and structured. Really enjoyed taking the course in small group of people. It was good- I appreciate the help and cooperation of the staff.

I learnt a lot from the course, Teacher was very good and helpful

It was good-had a really good time these past 5 days- I appreciate the help and cooperation of the staff

Excellent teachers from Princess Trust

METHODS AND MATERIALS OF ILLUMINATION

Course Description

For centuries, artists have used gold, ink and brightly coloured paints to illuminate and beautify Islamic manuscripts. In this practical course students will learn traditional paper preparation, including staining, sizing and burnishing the paper. Making watercolour paint using natural pigments will be part of this course. Participants will also learn to make shell gold and learn the usage of ink and practise delicate brush techniques used for this elegant art.

As part of series of courses leading to more complicated designs, floral motives or khatai forms are introduced.  By the end of the course participants should have a portfolio of their own khatai designs, have an understanding of the geometry hidden in the manuscripts, and have a finished, painted piece with floral forms.

Course Schedule

5th February – 9th February 2018
10:00 – 14:00
Course Fee: Rs. 15000.00
No. of seats: 12

Testimonials

It’s an amazing and wonderful experience

It was a wonderful experience and would like to continue for future progress too, kindly keep the courses in the evenings for the working class and include outdoor trips.

A good, pleasant experience. Friendly staff. Everyone was very helpful.

Lovely facility and very clear

PAINTED PATTERN: GEOMETRY OF MULTAN

Course Description

Design and paint an original geometric composition inspired by the monuments of Multan. Participants will analyse ceramic and wood pattern elements from several shrines and learn to construct geometric motifs using traditional methods.

In addition, different approaches to achieving beautiful and harmonious colour will be introduced via and each class member will apply what they have learned in a painting of their own design. By the end of the week, each participant will have completed a large, painted geometric design suitable for framing.

Class members will also contribute to a large collaborative composition inspired by the architecture of Multan which will be included at an exhibition in the VM Gallery in September 2018.

Course Schedule

12th February – 16th February
10:00 – 14:00
Rs. 10,000.00
No. of seats: 12

Testimonials

Would love more lectures by PSTA alumni already in Pakistan

I look forward to the Diploma course.

My experience is so good and suggestions is more classes are arranged VMCTA

I enjoyed in all the workshop PSTA was given, techniques and new and easy ways of making difficult thing easier.

INDIGENOUS CERAMIC KASHIKARI TILE

Course Description

In this week-long course, students will learn how to make ceramic kashikari tiles using techniques indigenous to Pakistan.  Students will become familiar with all stages of the process: using red clay to form a raw tile, shaping tiles according to geometric principles, white engobe preparation and application, grinding of copper and cobalt oxides, designing and transferring a motif, brush outlining and color filling, and glazing and firing process.

Participants will investigate both geometric and biomorphic patterns from the historic buildings of Pakistan and apply these patterns to their own kashi tiles. Class members will also contribute to a larger art piece which will be included at an exhibition at the VM Gallery in September 2018.

Course Schedule

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Testimonials

It’s been wonderful experience to gain knowledge from international Artists for traditional arts

Please build a fire chamber here so we can do it in a better way and provide us the required things

Fantastic! Lovely teachers’ great premises and interesting courses! Definitely want to keep coming back to learn