The Prince’s School of Traditional Arts to Participate in London Craft Week

The Prince’s School of Traditional Arts is delighted to announce its participation in London Craft Week, an annual event that showcases exceptional craftsmanship. Details of our programme can be found below:

The Craft of Persian Miniature Painting

with Farkhondeh Ahmadzadeh 4 May 2016 – 10:30 to 17:30The Art Workers’ Guild – London

In this one-day course, international master Farkhondeh Ahmadzadeh will introduce participants to the traditional craft of Persian miniature painting.

The course will take place at the beautiful Art Workers’ Guild, which rarely opens its doors to the public. In this historic setting, participants will have the opportunity to experience some of the teaching methodologies of the Prince’s School of Traditional Arts and gain a practical understanding of the craft of Persian miniature painting. By the end of the course, students will have a basic understanding of how miniature paintings are composed and crafted with traditional methods and materials where possible.

Students will begin by learning to prepare paper by staining and sizing with traditional dyes and methods. The tutor will also demonstrate methods for making watercolour and gouache paints using natural pigments. Finally, students will learn techniques such as colour application, outlining, shading and applying detail.

For bookings, please visit http://www.psta.org.uk/openprogramme/326/

Traditional and Modern Craft

with Tom Bree7 May 2016 – 10:00 to17:00LINLEY, 60 Pimlico Road, SW1W 8LP

For one morning the major art, antique and designer specialists on Pimlico Road, London’s premier design district in Belgravia, host craftsmen in their store windows to demonstrate a range of crafts and traditions.

The Prince’s School of Traditional Arts is delighted to present a live demonstration of traditional geometrical patterns by leading geometer and writer, Tom Bree.

We look forward to welcoming you at LINLEY, 60 Pimlico Road, Belgravia.