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My Glass Painting Workshop: Exploring Cultural Patterns

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2026-01-19 14:00:00 2026-01-19 15:30:00 America/Chicago My Glass Painting Workshop: Exploring Cultural Patterns Samra Bashir, local professional artist, instructs on painting traditional Islamic geometric patterns on framed glass. R Main Library - Lake Room

Monday, January 19
2:00pm - 3:30pm

Add to Calendar 2026-01-19 14:00:00 2026-01-19 15:30:00 America/Chicago My Glass Painting Workshop: Exploring Cultural Patterns Samra Bashir, local professional artist, instructs on painting traditional Islamic geometric patterns on framed glass. R Main Library - Lake Room

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Samra Bashir, local professional artist, instructs on painting traditional Islamic geometric patterns on framed glass. R

Designed for beginners, this hands-on session introduces the fundamentals of the direct method of glass painting through step-by-step guidance. Samra will also highlight Islamic art, focusing on the history and cultural significance of geometric patterns.

During her presentation on Islamic art, she will highlight how these designs appear across architecture, textiles, and other artistic traditions, and share insights into her own creative process.  Participants will also view a selection of the instructor’s original paintings, offering inspiration and demonstrating how simple designs can evolve into intricate, timeless patterns. No prior artistic experience is required. 

R = Registration required.

AGE GROUP: | Adult |

EVENT TYPE: | Cultural Program | Adult |

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