Geometry has been used to inspire art and design for centuries and across different cultures. The practice of geometry is also a tool for contemplation and meditation, with its inherent symbolism and rhythmic practice. It increases one's awareness of the archetypal shapes and rhythms found all around us, bringing a wonderful feeling of presence and deeper respect for our being, and its immensity of patterns, symmetry, and beauty.
In this eight-week series, you will be:- guided through the construction of geometric shapes and patterns using a compass and straight edge;
- analyse and recreate decorative designs used in art, architecture, and by influential designers, with geometry playing a significant part in design composition;
- look at geometric forms in nature;
- explore philosophy and symbolism underlying geometry and colour;
- find inspiration through breath, contemplation and nature to create your own composition;
- be introduced to a number of design elements including line, shape, tone and colour, to complete your own painted design using watercolour, gouache, or pencil. Join this workshop where we will work to a relaxed and meditative rhythm, finding freedom in flow, and flow in structure. This workshop is suitable for beginners aged 15+ and for those wishing to explore geometry as a design and mindfulness tool.
About Martha Moderitz
Martha is a freelance artist and educator, and co-founder of Foundations4Creativity, an educational enterprise seeking to invoke the inner artist in everyone. Her work is inspired by the underlying structures and patterns found in our natural world. She explores ideas of inner expression and storytelling through her illustrations and paintings.
Martha graduated with a Masters in Traditional Arts from the Prince’s Foundation School of Traditional Arts in London, where she subsequently worked on the School’s international outreach programme. Martha received The Bagri Foundation Prize in 2017 for an original composition and her work is owned by private collectors in both the UK and Australia.
Martha graduated with a Masters in Traditional Arts from the Prince’s Foundation School of Traditional Arts in London, where she subsequently worked on the School’s international outreach programme. Martha received The Bagri Foundation Prize in 2017 for an original composition and her work is owned by private collectors in both the UK and Australia.
Workshop Schedule
This is a series of 8 classes on Wednesday evenings between 6pm and 8.30pm starting on 7th Feb through until 27th March.
Please contact us if you would like to arrange to pay in 2 instalments for this course. Note this class is held in our Loft space which is accessible by stairs.What to bring
- A4 pad of tracing paper, compass (to be advised)
- Specialty paper, watercolours, gauche paints and fine liner pens
- Tea, coffee and light snack
About Martha Moderitz
Martha is a freelance artist and educator, and co-founder of Foundations4Creativity, an educational enterprise seeking to invoke the inner artist in everyone. Her work is inspired by the underlying structures and patterns found in our natural world. She explores ideas of inner expression and storytelling through her illustrations and paintings.
Martha graduated with a Masters in Traditional Arts from the Prince’s Foundation School of Traditional Arts in London, where she subsequently worked on the School’s international outreach programme. Martha received The Bagri Foundation Prize in 2017 for an original composition and her work is owned by private collectors in both the UK and Australia.
Martha graduated with a Masters in Traditional Arts from the Prince’s Foundation School of Traditional Arts in London, where she subsequently worked on the School’s international outreach programme. Martha received The Bagri Foundation Prize in 2017 for an original composition and her work is owned by private collectors in both the UK and Australia.
Martha is a freelance artist and educator, and co-founder of Foundations4Creativity, an educational enterprise seeking to invoke the inner artist in everyone. Her work is inspired by the underlying structures and patterns found in our natural world. She explores ideas of inner expression and storytelling through her illustrations and paintings.
Martha graduated with a Masters in Traditional Arts from the Prince’s Foundation School of Traditional Arts in London, where she subsequently worked on the School’s international outreach programme. Martha received The Bagri Foundation Prize in 2017 for an original composition and her work is owned by private collectors in both the UK and Australia.
Martha graduated with a Masters in Traditional Arts from the Prince’s Foundation School of Traditional Arts in London, where she subsequently worked on the School’s international outreach programme. Martha received The Bagri Foundation Prize in 2017 for an original composition and her work is owned by private collectors in both the UK and Australia.