Islamic Art Academy

OUR GOAL

In recent years, there has been increased interest in Islamic art in general and Islamic geometric patterns in particular. This beautiful and fascinating art is fast gaining popularity all over the world.

Islamic Geometric Pattern School is born from the popular and increasing demand to learn Islamic Art. This platform strives to teach the original methods and skills used by old master craftsmen to produce masterpieces of Islamic

The school strives to preserve the teaching of the original methods and skills used by old master craftsmen to produce various masterpieces of Islamic Art. Our goal is to make the school a focal point and a centre for learning these skills.

The school will produce several courses in these fields:

  • Several course in Islamic Geometric Patterns, for beginners, advanced and comprehensive courses.

  • Tezhip (Islamic floral illumination) Ottoman, Persian and Rumi styles.

  • Arabic calligraphy in different scripts.

  • Sizing raw paper, the old traditional way to prepare paper for calligraphy and illumination.

  • Sizing raw silk and dying, the old traditional way to prepare silk for calligraphy and illumination.

  • Course in geometric ribbons weaving.

  • Course in Turkish Ebru Art (Marbling).

 

And many other courses presented by experts in these fields.

Mohamad Aljanabi

All course

More courses will be added soon

Testimonials

“İslami geometri alanında geleneksel yöntemi her ayrıntısıyla öğreten bir eğitim seti, ben tezhip sanatçısıyım ve eserlerime uyguladığım geometrik desenlerin altyapısını bilerek tasarım ve uygulama yapmamda çok yardımcı oldu. İstifade ettim, Hocama teşekkür ederim.”

Tezhip Sanatçısıyım, Islamic Illumination Artist

Zeynep Bilgin

“Naile Hajjar has always stood out as one of my exceptional students. As a mathematician, her inquiries diverged from those of her peers. She was driven by a profound curiosity to grasp the intricate nuances of Islamic Geometric Patterns. Furthermore, Naile took it upon herself to share her expertise and insights with others through the creation of a remarkable platform. Her presentation for the Ejaza was notably distinguished and remarkable. The website also unequivocally showcases Naile's distinction as an artist. She possesses all the capabilities to conduct successful teaching courses. I extend my best wishes to her in her mission.”

Mathematician

Naile Hajjar

“Hacer Topbaş Jamini is one of my distinguished students. She took her time to produce very elegant artwork. Also, she is well experienced in teaching “Tazhep”, “Mandala” art, and Islamic Geometric Patterns for a long time. Having good experience in three different art forms, give Hacer a wide perspective on these three art forms and produce artwork of her own style. The samples of Hacer work on this website are clear evidence of her artistic capability and long experience. I wish you the best of luck and success in your mission.”

Islamic Illumination Artist

Hacer Topbaş