About
Labyrinths are geometric patterns that mark out a journey – a journey of the soul to a central place.
They contain a pathway that runs from the periphery of the pattern to its centre which twists and turns in many different directions. The reaching of the centre is then followed by a return back outwards along the same path.
Labyrinths have a very long history and are found in many different cultures – from the ancient world to medieval Christendom and all the way up to the current time in which they are experiencing a significant resurgence.
In this practical drawing course we will draw various different labyrinths and consider their history and symbolic meanings.
Key Information
Who is this course for?
Suitable for all levels. You must be aged 18 or over to participate in our online programmes.
How many students can attend?
25
What days do I attend?
Mondays, 7, 14, 28 April, 12, 19 May 2025
Please note there will be no classes on 21 April and 5 May.
What materials do I need?
- Pencils, 2H and HB
- Eraser, sharpener and ruler (at least 30 cm)
- Coloured pencils and coloured fine-liner markers
- A standard compass. We recommend the Mars Staedtler 551 02 Comfort Bow Compass.
- A3 paper
- A3 tracing paper
- A4 tracing paper
- Masking tape
- Pencils, 2H and 2B
- Eraser, sharpener and ruler (at least 30 cm)
- Coloured pencils and coloured fine-liner markers
- A standard compass. We recommend the Mars Staedtler 551 02 Comfort Bow Compass.
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
FAQs
Do you offer concessions?
Yes, we offer concessions for full-time students and Seniors/60+.
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.
