The Art And Therapeutic Nature Of Patterns
Workshops, Courses & Retreats Exploring The Oneness Of Things
Australia, International and Online Learning with Stephanie June Ellis
~ Drawing rituals ~
A solid foundation for novice pattern enthusiasts.
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Coursework consist of 15 patterns in total.
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Materials needed for all workshops
Compass
Ruler
A3 Paper
Rubber
2H & 2B pencil
Tracing Paper
Coloured pencils or medium of your choice
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Tutorial One
$35 ~ playback through this website
Six fold Curvilinear pattern
Six Fold Spherical Pattern
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Weave Trilogy ~ Mini Tutorial
$10 playback through this website
Part one extended
A harmonious triad of curvy weaved 6 pointed stars ~ Beginners welcome.
Weave trilogy
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Tutorial Two
$35 ~ playback anytime through this website
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 freehand weave.
Variation on a 6 fold pattern found on The Minbar of Saladin
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Tutorial Three
$35 ~ playback through this website
32 Petaled Ancient Mosaic
A stunning 32 petaled Ancient Mosaic pattern found at the Apollo Temple in Cornith, Greece ~ built around 560 BC ~
Temple of Apollo ~ Mosaic
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Tutorial Four
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Ten weaving kites
Part two and three only available for
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Tutorial Five
Working with Eight
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Tutorial Seven
~ Concentric Concentration ~
“To the mind that is still, the whole universe surrenders.” Tao
Exploring the number 8 16 24 & 40 ~ using spiral grids & weaves
~ This class explores three designs.
Design one focuses on the interaction between 16 rotating circles
Design two focuses on 24 interacting circles ~
Design three focuses on 40 interacting circles.
Tutorial seven
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Tutorial Eight
5s & 10s
$35 ~ playback anytime through this website
Working with 5 & 10
~ Explore the pentagon and a dual star ~
Level ~ Intermediate
You will need
~ Tracing paper ~
A2 paper for final design.
Tutorial Eight
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Tutorial Nine
Abstract Botanicals
$35 ~ playback anytime through this website
Explore a variety of flora motifs using simple principles.
I will guide you through free hand circles and spirals evoking swirling foliage decorative motifs.
This online tutorial is purposely composed with no words but pure ambient music and hand gestures to ignite freedom in movement.
Materials needed
A3 sketch pad
Soft pencils 2B and up, prisma or pastels are required for fluid movement ~ tracing paper ~ black felt pen
~ Ink & watercolour paper *optional
Abstract Botanicals
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Tutorial Ten
~ Biomorphic Movements ~
This class is inspired by tutorial nine.
Using abstract botanical motifs you will create two designs using numbers 4, 8 and 16.
Biomorphic Movements
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Tutorial Eleven
~ Polygon Spirals ~
Inspired by the unfolding of life in the plant world ~ this tutorial explores polygon spirals derived from the hexagon, octagon and pentagon.
Tutorial 11
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Tutorial Twelve
~ Sacred Seven ~
Here we will explore six star motifs embraced with the sublime art of weaving.
This workshop is dedicated to the Sufi path of love ~
The seven valleys of the Bahai takes a spiritual pilgrim on a journey towards the perfection of the soul.
Search ~ Love ~ Knowledge ~ Unity ~ Contentment ~ Wonderment ~ Absolute Nothingness.
"There is work beyond knowledge, realise that go!
Do not work to get jewels, be the mine, go!
The heart is a temporary abode, leave it and come!
The soul is the final abode, realise that, go!'
~ Chishi Sufi Shakyh ~ Hamiduddin Nagawri
Tutorial 12
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Tutorial Thirteen
Tentmakers Of Cairo
Learn to draw a 4 fold 32 petalled mandala inspired from
The Tentmakers Of Cairo.
~ History ~ Tradition ~
The Tentmakers of Cairo sustain a spectacular aspect of Egypt's living heritage.
Their ancestors made the majestic traveling tents of the Ottoman Empire, and today they produce intricate geometric textile artworks that are unique to Egypt.
These are called Khayamiya, or Egyptian Tentmaker Applique.
Their work combines sophisticated skills with craft techniques that have been refined over many generations. Using only a needle, thimble, and large pair of tailor’s scissors, these skilled artisans flip, fold and stitch fabric with virtuoso precision.
Khayamiya originates from architecture, but resembles the historic development of quilts.
The Tentmakers use a vast array of colours in their work. The careful use of colour combinations is one of the most important elements of their designs.
During the Khedival period (1867-1914), the Tentmakers used cottons dyed by hand in shades of red, white and blue, as well as recycled fabrics.
Their designs have changed dramatically over the last two centuries, drawing from a wide range of sources across the history of Islamic visual culture.
Khayamiya is an important feature of Egyptian public and private life.
Decorated tents are used as backdrops and venues for weddings, funerals, feasts and many other celebrations. Throughout the twentieth century, many pieces of Egyptian Tentmaker Appliqué (or Khayamiya) were collected by tourists visiting Egypt, including soldiers and nurses during the World Wars. These souvenirs can now be found around the world, ranging from complete tents to cushion covers and wall hangings.
