Global Centre of Islamic Art

30 Patterns in 30 Days Challenge 2025

Join the 30 Patterns in 30 Days Challenge! Perfect for designers, artists, hobbyists and anyone starting in Islamic Geometry. Great opportunity to master the basics using the traditional method!

GCIA's free Islamic Calligraphy Workshop - The Fundamentals of Thuluth Script

In this workshop, Ustadh Muhammad Hobe gives an introduction to Thuluth Script

GCIA's free Islamic Calligraphy Workshop - The Fundamentals of Naskh Script

In this workshop Ustadh Muhammad Hobe gives an introduction to an Islamic Script: the Naskh, which is typically used to scribe the Holy Qur'an.

Historical Deep Dive into Islamic Art - Part 1 with Dr Hala Qasqas

Ayyubid Allure: Traditional Painting Technique Community Session with Tasneem Afaneh

Ayyubid Allure: Islamic Geometry Drawing Community Session with Tasneem Afaneh