About
This course introduces participants to the essential principles of geometry and number in nature. It includes the study of the three primary symmetry groups which embody the triangle and hexagon, the square and octagon and the pentagon and decagon.
Participants will use compasses and ruler to draw a variety of patterns mainly from the Islamic tradition and the syllabus will slowly move from more simple patterns onto more complex ones as the course progresses.
The use of geometry as a symbolic language and a contemplative form in the spiritual imagination will also be an on-going theme throughout the course. Participants will finish the course with a collection of around 12 completed patterns.
Key Information
Who is this course for?
All levels of ability and experience are welcome. You must be aged 18 or over to participate in our programmes.
How many people can attend?
25 places are available
What dates/times do I attend?
Mondays 2, 9, 16, 23 February and 2 March 2026, 10:00 – 13:00 Greenwich Mean Time
What materials do I need?
- Pencils, 2H and HB
- Eraser, sharpener and ruler (at least 30 cm)
- Coloured pencils and coloured fineliner markers
- A standard compass. We recommend the Mars Staedtler 551 02 Comfort Bow Compass.
- A3 paper
- A3 tracing paper
- A4 tracing paper
- Masking tape
Online Learning
How do I attend the online class?
This class will take place on Zoom, an online meeting platform. A link for joining the Zoom meeting will be sent before the start date.
Handouts and recordings of sessions will be made available via Thinkific, our online learning platform, for a period of 3 months after the end of the workshop.
What if I have questions during the workshop?
Students will be able to ask questions via chat or unmuting themselves. Students will also have access to our online learning platform, Thinkific, where we share supplementary content.
I live in a different time zone, can I still attend?
We encourage you to attend the course in real time to really benefit from instruction; however, if you are unable to attend live due to the difference in time you can catch up via recordings on our online learning platform, Thinkific. These recordings are available for a limited time after the course.
Recordings cannot be purchased separately if the course is fully booked or if the course has already started.
Tips:
You must download the Zoom app and create a free account before the class begins, so that you can use the full range of features:
- You can create your free account here
- You can download the Zoom app onto your computer or device here
- You can create your free account here
FAQs
Do you offer concessions?
Yes, we offer concessions for Seniors/60+, full-time students and people who are unemployed/in receipt of benefits.
Concessions cannot be applied in retrospect. To receive a concession, please apply via our online form. We will then send you a discount code to use when booking your space.
What if I need to change or cancel my booking?
No refunds, unless cancelled by the School. If you cancel up to 1 week before the workshop starts, we can offer a transfer to another workshop of equivalent value, subject to availability.
Tutor Biography
Tom Bree studied Sacred Geometry under Professor Keith Critchlow on the VITA programme at The King’s Foundation School of Traditional Arts between 2001-03. He has taught the subject in the UK and abroad ever since. Between 2010 and 2022 Tom focused his studies upon the use of geometry, cosmology and musical ratios in Gothic cathedral design which led to the writing of his recent book The Cosmos in Stone, Squeeze Press, 2023.
