The Art of Islamic Pattern: Decorate your own wooden coaster.

Whether you fancy yourself as a budding artist or a complete novice just wanting to try something new, this crafty, creative workshop is open to all.

Residents of Florence Dock are invited to explore the creative discipline of Islamic Pattern, and produce their own bespoke floral design to paint onto an eco-friendly wooden coaster. No experience is needed, and all resources & materials are provided for attendees. Just bring a sense of fun and enthusiasm!

Led by artist and educator Samira Mian, this 2- hour session invites you to explore the practice of Islamic Art for yourself, and discover how patterns of profound beauty, and fine-drawn complexity, can be created through the simplest of means.

Guided by the expert eyes of Samira, you’ll start by using a symmetry and repetition to build your floral pattern, after which you’ll transfer the pattern to a wooden coaster, to be decorated and brought to life using vibrant colored paints. Your bespoke wooden coaster is all yours to keep at the end of the session (…deciding whether to gift it to someone special or keep it for your new home is completely at your discretion… )

Enjoy the opportunity to disconnect from the world and reconnect with creativity.

About Delphine Fortuna

Delphine pulls from a web of life experience to provide mindful and empowering readings. With over 15 years of experience with tarot, Delphine is an impressive reader who can guide you through the labyrinth in a way that feels compassionate and centred.

She completed her first degree in Religious Studies and specialized in Yoga and Tantric Traditions. Her passion for these subjects led her to a tantric ashram in Thailand where she completed her yoga instructor certification.

Mind-body practices within the tantric framework have influenced her worldview immensely. Independently she has also pursued reiki training and attained mastery. These practices have allowed her to explore the energetics of the human body and the world around her, and have nurtured her ability to tap into the undercurrents of people, places, and situations to provide clear and accurate guidance.

Contemplative traditions have influenced her reading style, and her material accomplishments assist in anchoring the spiritual in the mundane.

Residents’ Events at Folk

Please note that to attend an event you must be a resident of Folk at Florence Dock e at the time of the event. Events at Folk are either ‘RSVP’ or ‘Drop In’.

For ‘RSVP events’, please RSVP to the event by registering for a ticket. If you can’t make the event, please cancel your ticket so someone else can book in your place, although please note that tickets for a paid event are non refundable. You’re always welcome to try and join us on the day, but the only way to guarantee a space is to book one.

For ‘Drop In events’ there is no need to RSVP in order to attend, however please RSVP if you wish to receive a reminder email in advance of the event.

We may charge a nominal ticket fee for some events, when either a) the event has limited capacity and we want to encourage attendance, or b) the event offers value beyond our standard events, such as a food and drink element, travel, or access to an elevated experience. All ticket revenue from the nominal fee is reinvested back into making your event programme as exciting and diverse as possible.

We may take pictures at the events that will be used for marketing purposes, and that by attending you give your consent to be photographed and featured. Please let us know on the day if you don’t want to feature in any photos.

We’d love to hear your thoughts on our events, and tell you how you can get involved in our programme – please email any comments and feedback to folk@florence-dock.com