Explore aspects of pattern, proportion and symmetry, and our relation with them. This is an applied course and will consist of conversations, drawing and introspection. The course will be conducted on a single weekend in two sessions (one Saturday, one Sunday) for a total of four hours. It will include a small amount of homework.
Overview
Program Type : Online course
Topic : Design and sacred geometry
Dates : 29th & 30th August 2020 (four hours total)
Language : English
Facilitator : Sourabh Phadke
What is Contemplative Geometry?
Contemplative Geometry is the holistic study of the relationships between shapes and forms as they occur in nature, and as expressed in art, in design, and in architecture. The word ‘contemplative’ highlights that we are taking a reflective, investigative and philosophical approach to this exploration of shape and form, including our own place in the world of shape and form — how we are affected by the geometry of patterns, and how we can bring that awareness into our designs.
Contemplative Geometry is also the foundation of contemplative/sacred architecture, and as such it is the starting point for explorations of both two-dimensional and three-dimensional design in harmony with nature’s patterns and proportions.
Essential ingredients:
a drawing compass
a 30cm ruler
blank paper (A3 size preferable, otherwise A4 or US Legal/Letter)
pencils
eraser
water colours / crayons / colour pencils
This course is recommended if:
Conditions of participation:
You are interested in a contemplative (meditative or sacred) approach to design
You are deeply interested in the patterns of nature
You are a designer or architect interested in contemplative/sacred traditions
You are interested in the possibility of enroling in Dharmalaya’s upcoming longer online course in Contemplative Geometry, and/or its planned residential course in Sacred Architecture
To get the best of this course and support real transformation, you will need to participate fully in both of the sessions, as the programme is cumulative.
Since the course is interactive, you will get the best results by joining the calls and participating live.
There will be homework assignments between the first and second call, which all participants are expected to do before the 9th August call in order to keep up with the group experience.
Dates & times
The course will unfold in two sessions (of approximately two hours each) on 29th and 30th July 2020, for approximately four hours in total.
Timing for the group calls would be such that people in different time zones would be able to participate, tentatively scheduled for 6:00pm to 8:00pm IST (India Standard Time), which would be morning in the Americas, midday in Europe, and late evening in East/SE Asia and Australia/NZ.
There might be a follow-up course offered after this one, to be announced at a later date.
About your facilitator
Tuition fee
100% of the tuition fees for this course will be used to provide safe employment for our village artisans who otherwise would be unemployed during the COVID-19 pandemic. Your participation directly supports them to keep earning and feeding their families. Recognizing that our participants come from diverse backgrounds, we are providing a sliding scale with three tiers, to make it possible for everyone to donate according to their means.
Total fees for the whole course (consisting of two sessions of approximately two hours each) are as follows:
Low standard rate: Rs 1200
Supporter rate (for those who can afford to give more to support the villagers): Rs 2000
Subsidized rate (for those who can’t afford the standard rate): Rs 750
We do not want cost to be a barrier to anyone’s participation, so if you have exceptional financial hardship and cannot afford even the lowest subsidized rate, you can contact us to let us know your situation and your needs and we will work something out with you.
(Please note that the cost of purchasing the basic art supplies you’ll need for the course is not included in the tuition fee above; you would need to do acquire those supplies on your own.)
Application, registration & payment
This course has ended.