Clouds in Art of Illumination
With Nagihan Seymour
Starting date : 6 February 2025
Fees : HK$ 1,170 or US$ 150
Workshop Description
During this workshop, you will be introduced to Cloud motifs in art of Illumination (Tezhip).
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Cloud motifs are historically coming from China but it started to be used in the 15th Century in Turkish Illumination. During this course you will learn different type of cloud motifs such as free moving clouds, separation clouds and others, their designing principles, how to use them with other biomorphic motifs like florals alongside its historical background. The painting techniques will be applied step by step on the pattern we will conduct together.
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The design principles of clouds can be applied to different media from manuscripts to ceramics and textiles.
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During this workshop you will learn how to construct your own cloud pattern and you will be supported with regular homework assignments. At the end of the course, you will have a portfolio of several cloud patterns.
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After each lesson, you will get the pictures of the patterns of the day and corrections of your homework.
Workshop Schedule
Lesson 1
Thursday, 6 February, 2025
22:00 pm - 00:00 am (Hong Kong Standard Time)
Lesson 2
Thursday, 13 February, 2025
22:00 pm - 00:00 am (Hong Kong Standard Time)
Lesson 3
Thursday, 20 February, 2025
22:00 pm - 00:00 am (Hong Kong Standard Time)
Lesson 4
Thursday, 27 February, 2025
22:00 pm - 00:00 am (Hong Kong Standard Time)
Note to Students
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This is a live online workshop via Zoom (please make sure you have a Zoom account to access the workshop)
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All live lessons will be recorded and available for 90 days following the final lesson.
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All recordings expires on Thursday, 29 May, 2025 at 12:00 pm Hong Kong Standard Time.
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Student can submit homework to the discussion board for Nagihan to critique.
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Workshop handouts (if any), zoom links and recordings are available on the workshop page one week (or as soon as practicable) before the first lesson.
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All workshop dates and times are according to the Hong Kong Standard Time.
Recommended Workshop Supplies
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Click here for the supplies list recommended for this workshop.
Workshop Boarding Page (Only for Enrolled Students)
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Refund Policy
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All sales are final and fees paid for the online workshop are non-refundable.
