Using a Compass, Divider and Ruler, we’ll learn how to draw a variety of geometric ornaments original to Morocco. During each session, we'll draw together, ask questions and share—all the while, virtually visiting Morocco alongside artisan & author Hamza El Fasiki to gain a better understanding of the cultural and practical applications of the art. As Hamza takes you through the step-by-step process to draw Moroccan geometric ornaments, he will also play Andalusian Oud music.
These LIVE Workshops are open to anyone interested in learning about geometric arts and celebrating the richness of arts and crafts of the kingdom of Morocco, and Fes Medina in particular!
In December 2024, we will explore and discuss the art of Moroccan geometry, known as at-Tasțīr, by examining Moroccan geometric patterns found in the sound holes of historical and modern four-stringed Moroccan-Andalusian Ouds, specifically Oud ar-Ramal. We will analyze various patterns, including a Msedes (6 Fold), Mtemen (8 Fold), and Khmastashri (15 Fold), from 19th and 21st-century Ouds.
This live course consists of three sessions tailored for Beginners, Intermediate, and Advanced levels. Participants will engage with intricate Oud sound hole patterns. Throughout the course, we will highlight the cultural connections between Moroccan Andalusian music and at-Tasțīr geometric patterns, all while enjoying music and drawing using traditional Moroccan artisanal methods such as Rshim, Qasma, and Hasba.
Tools:
- A professional Drawing Compass holding a mechanical pencil: 0.5
- Divider (the most important tool)
- Mechanical Pencil: 0.7 for drawing lines
- Metal Rulers: 30 cm & 50 cm
- Sheets of Drawing Paper (A3)
- Eraser
About the Instructor:
Hamza El Fasiki has apprenticed under his father at Dar-Attamania Studio in Fes, Morocco and holds an MA degree on Moroccan Cultural Studies with an academic research focus on the cultural history of Moroccan traditional crafts from Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University in Fes. Hamza El Fasiki is Andalusian Oud player and specialist in traditional Moroccan geometric patterns, brass engraving and leather bookbinding.
