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SUMMARY:Wood Carving | Adam Williamson
DESCRIPTION:Intensive Woodcarving Week | Adam Williamson \nJoin us for a special London Craft Week collaboration with Adam Williamson and spend five days learning the essential tools\, techniques\, and traditions of woodcarving through the Art of Islamic Pattern studio programme in London. This immersive course offers participants the chance to experience the full process of woodcarving\, from selecting and preparing the right wood to developing a design and creating an original carved artwork by hand. \nOver five days\, participants will be introduced to the practical methods behind hand-carved wooden artworks\, including the use and sharpening of specialist tools\, wood selection\, carving techniques\, surface finishes\, scale\, proportion\, and design development. With expert guidance throughout\, the course will lead participants from initial exercises and maquette-making through to a completed piece carved in Lime wood\, inspired by classical decorative motifs from around the world. \nOpen to all abilities\, this course is ideal for those interested in ornament\, craftsmanship\, traditional decorative arts\, sculptural practice\, and the material language of wood. \nImportant Booking Note \nA special discounted rate of £45 is available for bookings made through our collaboration using the code YEELONDON at checkout. \nPlaces are limited\, and booking is essential. \n[vc_btn title=”Book via Art of Islamic Pattern Website” color=”green” size=”lg” align=”left” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fartofislamicpattern.com%2Fcourses%2Flondon-woodcarving-june-25%2F|title:Book%20via%20Art%20of%20Islamic%20Pattern%20Website|target:_blank”] \nDate: Monday–Friday\, 11–15 May 2026Time: 10:00 AM–5 PMLocation: Art of Islamic Pattern\, Bow Arts Trust\, 183 Bow Road\, London E3 2SJ\nFee: £450Fee special discounted rate with code YEELONDON: £405\nUSE CODE YEELONDON\nCapacity: Limited placesInstructor: Adam WilliamsonWebsite: www.adamwilliamson.com \nSuitable For: Open to all abilities. \nMaterials: All equipment and materials are included. \nLearning Outcomes \nParticipants will: \n\nLearn the essential tools\, techniques\, and processes of woodcarving over an intensive five-day format\nUnderstand how to select\, prepare\, and work with wood suitable for carving\nLearn sharpening techniques for chisels\, knives\, and specialist carving tools\nExplore a range of carving methods\, decorative motifs\, and surface approaches\nDevelop an original design through scale\, proportion\, maquette-making\, and composition\nExperiment with surface finishes and the final treatment of carved wood\nComplete at least one finished carved artwork in Lime wood to take home\n\nAbout the Instructor \nAdam Williamson is a sculptor\, carver\, and decorative pattern specialist. He has received commissions from HRH the Prince of Wales\, Oxford University\, Shakespeare’s Globe London\, Kew Gardens\, and Westminster Abbey. \nHe is a leading specialist in biomorphic art\, including arabesque and islimi\, and is a sessional lecturer at Birkbeck\, University of London. He has also lectured at Cambridge University and taught in schools\, museums\, and major cultural institutions across London\, including the British Library\, the V&A\, the British Museum\, and PSTA. \nAdam wrote the Islimi chapter for the Thames & Hudson volume Arts and Crafts of the Islamic Lands and recently published the book Profound Patterns. His practice has also been shaped by study and travel with artists and craftsmen in different parts of the world\, including Malaysia and Indonesia\, where he researched woodcarving and biomorphic art traditions. \nWorkshop Policies and Guidelines \n\nThe workshop is primarily taught in English\, but some terminology may be in Turkish. Your instructor will clarify any terms or concepts as needed during the class.\nFor your safety and comfort\, we recommend avoiding wearing loose clothing\, especially items with large cuffs and neckties\, during classes.\nWhile the Institute strives to maintain a safe learning environment\, students are reminded that they are solely responsible for the security of their personal belongings. The Institute assumes no liability for any loss or damage to personal items incurred during course activities.\nThe Institute endeavors to maintain a conducive learning environment by ensuring that courses meet a minimum enrollment. If this requirement is not met by the end of the registration period\, the Institute reserves the right to cancel the course/ workshop one day prior to its scheduled start. In such cases\, any course fees paid by enrolled students will be promptly refunded in full. Refunds will be processed to the student’s designated bank account\, unless the course was purchased online\, in which case refunds will be issued via PayPal.\nApplicants can withdraw their application without incurring any charges up until the commencement date of the workshop. No refunds will be issued for withdrawals made after the day of the workshop.\nPhotography and videos may be taken during classes for archival and promotional purposes. Your participation in the class implies consent for us to use these materials. If you prefer not to be photographed or filmed\, please inform your instructor.\nYour feedback is valuable to us. If you have any suggestions or concerns regarding the class structure or content\, please feel free to discuss them with your instructor\, the administrative staff or the coordinator at londra@yee.org.tr\n\nBy enrolling in the course\, students acknowledge their understanding and acceptance of the aforementioned terms and conditions.
URL:https://yeelondon.org.uk/event/woodcarving1115may26/
LOCATION:Art of Islamic Pattern\, Bow Arts Trust\, 183 Bow Road\, London E3 2SJ\, Art of Islamic Pattern\, Bow Arts Trust\, 183 Bow Road\, London E3 2SJ\, London\, E3 2SJ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Future Events,LondonCraftWeek2026
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SUMMARY:Plaster Carving Workshop | Mariam Ashraf
DESCRIPTION:Plaster Carving Workshop with Mariam Ashraf \nJoin us at London Craft Week for a hands-on plaster carving workshop exploring gypsum as a living craft shaped by architectural ornament\, geometry\, and surface design. Led by Mariam Ashraf\, this 3-hour session at Yunus Emre Institute will introduce participants to the full process of creating a small carved gypsum piece\, from casting the plaster base to transferring a design and beginning the carving process step by step. \nInspired by Turkish architecture\, and focusing on a geometric composition suitable for beginners\, the workshop offers an accessible introduction to gypsum as both a decorative and expressive material. Participants will be guided through different stages of the process and introduced to carving techniques that reveal the tactile and sculptural qualities of the medium. \nEach participant will work on their own individual 10 × 10 cm piece and leave with a handcrafted plaster work developed during the session. \nOpen to all levels\, this workshop is ideal for those interested in traditional arts\, ornament\, material processes\, and hands-on making. \nDate: Tuesday\, 12 May 2026Time: 6–9 PMVenue: Yunus Emre Institute\, 10 Maple Street\, London W1T 5HAFee (all materials provided): £50 Capacity: Max. 15 participantsInstructor: Mariam Ashraf \nAbout the Instructor \nMariam Ashraf is an Egyptian artisan and researcher in Gypsum Craft\, Islamic Geometry\, and Floral Design. A graduate of Jameel House in Cairo\, she is currently pursuing her Master’s at The King’s Foundation School of Traditional Arts\, where she continues to deepen her practice. \nMariam is dedicated to reviving the heritage of gypsum through contemporary expression. She is one of the featured artists in the 35 under 35 networking initiative by The King’s Foundation\, highlighting emerging talents in traditional and Islamic arts. Through her brand Moma\, she offers workshops\, talks\, and creative demonstrations that bring together Islamic geometry\, floral motifs\, and everyday materials in thoughtful and enduring ways. \nMaterials \nAll materials provided. \nAge requirement: This workshop has age restrictions (16+). Please check individual event details before booking. \nWorkshop Policies and Guidelines \n\nThe workshop is primarily taught in English\, but some terminology may be in Turkish. Your instructor will clarify any terms or concepts as needed during the class.\nFor your safety and comfort\, we recommend avoiding wearing loose clothing\, especially items with large cuffs and neckties\, during classes.\nWhile the Institute strives to maintain a safe learning environment\, students are reminded that they are solely responsible for the security of their personal belongings. The Institute assumes no liability for any loss or damage to personal items incurred during course activities.\nThe Institute endeavors to maintain a conducive learning environment by ensuring that courses meet a minimum enrollment. If this requirement is not met by the end of the registration period\, the Institute reserves the right to cancel the course/ workshop one day prior to its scheduled start. In such cases\, any course fees paid by enrolled students will be promptly refunded in full. Refunds will be processed to the student’s designated bank account\, unless the course was purchased online\, in which case refunds will be issued via PayPal.\nApplicants can withdraw their application without incurring any charges up until the commencement date of the workshop. No refunds will be issued for withdrawals made after the day of the workshop.\nPhotography and videos may be taken during classes for archival and promotional purposes. Your participation in the class implies consent for us to use these materials. If you prefer not to be photographed or filmed\, please inform your instructor.\nYour feedback is valuable to us. If you have any suggestions or concerns regarding the class structure or content\, please feel free to discuss them with your instructor\, the administrative staff or the coordinator at londra@yee.org.tr\n\nBy enrolling in the course\, students acknowledge their understanding and acceptance of the aforementioned terms and conditions.
URL:https://yeelondon.org.uk/event/plastercarving12may26/
LOCATION:Yunus Emre Enstitüsü – London\, 10 Maple Street\, London\, W1T 5HA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Future Events,LondonCraftWeek2026
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