BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//7.2.3.1//EN TZID:America/Detroit X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/Detroit BEGIN:VEVENT UID:36437@arabamerica.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T180000 DTSTAMP:20260617T092122Z URL:https://www.arabamerica.com/events/arabesque-pattern-and-plaster-carvi ng-with-adam-williamson/ SUMMARY:Arabesque Pattern and Plaster Carving with Adam Williamson DESCRIPTION:Moroccan Stucco Patterns\nParticipants will draw a biomorphic s tucco rosette inspired by the Bou Inania Madrasa (1356)\, Fez\, learning how carved plaster decoration is designed specifically for architectural s urfaces.\n\nArabesque Patterns (Islimi &\; Rumi)\nThis session explores the Islimi arabesque tradition\, with a focus on the Rumi family of mot ifs. Participants will learn how vegetal forms interlock\, branch\, and re peat\, creating dynamic yet controlled compositions.\n\nGeometric Persian Patterns\nA more advanced geometric session focusing on 5- and 10-fold sy mmetry\, commonly found in medieval Persian architecture. Participants wil l learn to construct complex polygonal systems and understand their struct ural logic.\n\nThe second day will feature:\n\nPlaster Carving\n\nA full-d ay\, hands-on workshop introducing traditional plaster carving techniques . Participants will work with cast plaster panels and carve either a geom etric or biomorphic pattern of their choice\, using traditional tools and methods.\n\n \;\n\nAdam is a leading specialist in geometric and biomo rphic (Arabesque) pattern\, a traditional cursive art form that can be fou nd universally. The visual crystallisation of movement\, biomorphs express the archetypal cycles inherent in nature\, from plant growth\, sound vibr ations and oceanic currents to the expansion of galaxies.\n\nAdam co-runs immersive study trips to locations all over the world. In 2022 his book  “Profound Patterns” was published\, he has also contributed chapters to the best selling Thames and Hudson book Arts and Crafts of the Islamic Lands and is currently working on an extensive manual on biomorphic patt ern.\n\n-\n\nThe Reed Society for the Sacred Arts (RSSA) works with a gl obal network of artists and musicians to nurture the cultural\, intellectu al\, and spiritual wisdom woven into sacred art forms. The Reed Society's work serves not only as a platform for cultural preservation but also as a source of healing and reconnection for diverse populations\, particularly diaspora communities\, immigrants\, and refugees seeking to engage with t heir heritage.\nIn collaboration with leading artists and institutions\, o ur organization curates a rich array of programs — including hands-on wo rkshops\, immersive retreats\, musical performances\, academic lectures\, and exhibitions. The Reed Society’s work spans disciplines such as Arabi c and Ottoman calligraphy\, Islamic illumination (tazhib/tehzib)\, sacred geometry\, and traditional music forms such as Qawwali and Sufi-inspired v ocal traditions.\n\nThe Reed Society has partnered with organizations such as the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Asian Art\, The Walters Art Mus eum\, The Kennedy Center\, and major universities including Harvard\, Geor ge Washington University and Stanford.\n\nKeep the connection alive — J oin our newsletter for upcoming Reed Society programs and events.\nFor qu estions or to register\, please contact: admin@reedsociety.org ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.arabamerica.com/wp-content/uploads/2 026/06/event-1.webp LOCATION:Diyanet Center of America\, 9610 Good Luck Rd\, Lanham\, Maryland\ , 20706\, United States GEO:38.9826015;-76.84402539999996 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=9610 Good Luck Rd\, Lanham\ , Maryland\, 20706\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Diyanet Cent er of America:geo:38.9826015,-76.84402539999996 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York X-LIC-LOCATION:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20260308T030000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE END:VCALENDAR