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COMMUNITY MEMBERSHIP

Your Islamic Art Community,
A Membership Like No Other

Travel through the eras & grow your artistry in ways you never thought possible.
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WHY JOIN US

Join a Supportive Network of Like-hearted Souls

With this Islamic Art Community Membership, you'll experience more than just art classes and sessions. You'll find a supportive network of like-hearted souls, sharing their love for Islamic art and culture.

A space where you can contribute, get contributed to, and become part of a collective experience that is truly extraordinary.

COMMUNITY BENEFITS

What Make Us Different

Our aim is to enrich your soul, expand your horizons and bring transformation to your art. Every course, event, content and activity is created with your artistic elevation in mind.

Embark on a captivating journey across dynasties through online pattern sessions

Each month, learn patterns online from a specific dynasty (e.g., Ottoman, Mamluk, Safavid), its history and its origins.

Painting technique sessions that inspire dimensions into your art

You'll learn different techniques from various artists out there. So you can create and innovate styles and techniques of your own.

Be taught by a diverse array of artists from around the world

Our membership is packed with numerous artists from all over the world who truly reflect the Islamic art space today.

Be connected to a thriving and dynamic online community

Find possibility and growth through being related to global community of Islamic art practitioners.

COMMUNITY EVENTS

Incredible Events Designed For Uplifting Experiences

Delve into the captivating realm of Islamic art where you'll uncover the beauty and significance of this rich cultural heritage.

COMMUNITY EVENTS

Networking & Panel Discussions

In-depth events and discussions for those who want take their Islamic art journey to the next level.

MEMBERSHIP EVENTS

Panel Discussions

Be inspired and enlightened with spotlight panel discussion featuring the Islamic artists we know and love and Islamic art philosophy and mathematics with esteemed experts.

MEMBERSHIP EVENTS

Annual Networking Event

Connect, get related and discover opportunity through our bespoke networking experiences.

What our Community Members Say

Discover the authentic experiences shared by our vibrant community.

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Encouraging me to participate in the challenge rather than putting it off- the community spirit - everyone supporting one another.

Yasmin Chopdat

United Kingdom

The sense of community & working together to achieve individual goals was really fulfilling. We cheered each other on while growing, learning & creating together.

Michelle Gilbert

USA

I so appreciated the fact that to complete it I had to set aside time for ME each day, but it was ME in community across the world. And we all celebrated each other and cheered each other on. What an amazing supportive community to come out of this challenge.

Melissa Battis

USA

It has been a unique opportunity to build up a community, thanks to our fantastic instructor, all the supporting stuff and the amazing guests. We really learned a lot. Super thanks

Massimo Bon

Cyprus

I love the community this challenge has created and I also love that even though I’m not able to attend the live classes, GCIA has made easy to follow pdfs and recordings of the classes available for us. Also love the little history lessons at the beginning of every class.

Mishael George

India

Honestly, I enjoyed everything about the course. It completely surpassed all my expectations. Fadhila, the legends and the whole community have made this a wonderful unforgettable experience and I am very grateful to have been a participant.

Joy Willis

United Kingdom

Loved the sense of community, lots of us working together at the same time. Good pacing on the videos. Instructions were, for the most part, clear. PDF patterns were outstanding.

Sharon Wildwind

Canada

MEMBERSHIP PLANS

Membership Like no Other

Forget hidden fees! We're upfront about our affordable prices and perks so you can learn without surprises. 10% of our revenues will be donated to support people in Gaza and Palestine 🇵🇸

GLOBETROTTER MONTHLY

£27/mo

Bonuses
Ultimate Beginner Guides on Islamic Art
Discount on tools and supplies
Invite to the Private Islamic Art community
1 Live drawing session/month delivered by a guest artist
1 Painting session/month delivered by a guest artist
Unlimited access to recordings
Unlimited access to step-by-step PDFs Instructions
Discount on Pre-recorded Courses (10%)
Join our Waitlist

GLOBETROTTER YEARLY

£270 per year

Bonuses
Ultimate Beginner Guides on Islamic Art
Discount on tools and supplies
Invite to the Private Islamic Art community
1 Live drawing session/month delivered by a guest artist
1 Painting session/month delivered by a guest artist
Unlimited access to recordings
Unlimited access to step-by-step PDFs Instructions
Discount on Pre-recorded Courses (10%)
Once/Quarter Panel Discussion
Annual Online Exclusive Networking + Virtual exhibition
Save £50, get two months for free!
Join our Waitlist
MEMBERSHIP PLANS

Membership Like no Other

Forget hidden fees! We're upfront about our affordable prices and perks so you can learn without surprises. 10% of our revenues will be donated to support people in Gaza and Palestine 🇵🇸

GLOBETROTTER MONTHLY
£25/mo
Bonuses
Ultimate Beginner Guides on Islamic Art
Discount on tools and supplies
Invite to the Private Islamic Art community
1 Live drawing session/month delivered by a guest artist
1 Painting session/month delivered by a guest artist
Unlimited access to recordings
Unlimited access to step-by-step PDFs Instructions
Discount on Pre-recorded Courses (10%)
Sign Up Now
GLOBETROTTER YEARLY
£250 per year(£20.83/mo)
Bonuses
Ultimate Beginner Guides on Islamic Art
Discount on tools and supplies
Invite to the Private Islamic Art community
1 Live drawing session/month delivered by a guest artist
1 Painting session/month delivered by a guest artist
Unlimited access to recordings
Unlimited access to step-by-step PDFs Instructions
Discount on Pre-recorded Courses (10%)
Once/Quarter Panel Discussion
Annual Online Exclusive Networking + Virtual exhibition
Save £50, get two months for free!
Sign Up Now

Frequently Asked Questions

Can’t find your question? Email us.

Who can join the events?

Everyone interested in Islamic art is welcome to join the events.

Is the community membership available anytime?

No, the community membership opens few times a year. If you are reading this during the close cart time, you can join the waitlist and get notified when the registration open again.

What’s the difference between accessing the events as a member compared to the non-members?

All events are open to both members and non-members. The difference is the price which is higher for non-members. Members also get more “perks” included in the membership. For more information check this page

How is this Islamic Art membership different from other memberships out there?

Our Islamic Art community membership is uniquely designed to empower beginners in their Islamic Art Journey. It is a one-stop shop for anything a beginner needs to thrive.

When you sign up you will get:

1) Uniquely curated Islamic Art Geometric and Biomorphic Pattern drawing sessions., carefully chosen from Islamic Civilisation. Each Islamic Art pattern is delivered by an array of highly-esteemed Artists, Educators or Masters in Islamic Art. 

2) Painting technique sessions right from the mouth of the experts. We all know an Islamic Pattern is incomplete without a dash of breathtaking colour! In our painting techniques sessions, you will shortcut your learning of different painting mediums, techniques and tips by learning straight from the experiments. 

3) Access to a global community of Islamic Art! We all know doing things alone is so difficult that you hardly get things done! What a wonderful blessing to have like-hearted souls from across the world connected in one place, all sharing their journey, getting feedback on drawings, sharing their reflections, asking burning questions and more! 

4) Networking event: where you finally get to put faces to Instagram profiles. People you have connected by liking their work, possibly chatted together but never had the opportunity to connect and speak to one another! 

5) Panel Discussions: an open dialogue for all of us to listen, explore and champion different points of view while keeping respect, love and dignity intact. 

6) Bonuses: like exclusive offers and discounts on our courses, prestigious tools and more!

How often will I be charged?

You can choose to pay monthly or yearly. If you go for the yearly membership, you will not only get more offerings but you will also get 2 months for free.

Is this membership suitable for beginners?

Absolutely yes. This whole membership is created and curated to empower beginners in their Islamic Art journey, helping them improve and deepen their knowledge of Islamic Art.

Which payment methods do you offer?

We only accept card payments. We securely process all payments through Thinkific Payment and you’ll get an email receipt immediately after purchase. If you need another payment method or a more detailed invoice for your records, please contact us at salam@gcislamicart.com and we will do our best to support you.

I'm thinking of cancelling my membership. Will I still be able to access the classes I paid for?

You have unlimited access to all Islamic Art Community lessons while you are actively enrolled in the membership. If you choose to cancel, you will lose your access to the lessons (PDF instructions, lesson videos, etc.) at the end of your paid period (month or year).
 
This is because our membership is similar to a gym membership where you pay for access to gym equipment and trainers, but once you cancel your gym membership, you’re no longer able to use the gym. We certainly hope you’ll stay and continue learning and painting with us in our Islamic Art Community!

If you cancel, you are always welcome to come back, but you will need to wait until our Islamic Art community enrollment doors open again. Join waitlist here

If I cancel my membership, can I come back if there is a lesson I really want to do?

We would love for you to join us again in our Islamic Art Community, but you will need to wait until the enrollment doors open again to re-enrol in the membership and regain access to lessons. Otherwise, you can purchase a ticket to the single event on our website.

Can I get a refund?

Due to the digital nature of the membership, there are no refunds once you have enrolled. You can cancel anytime. If you purchase this membership by mistake, please email us at salam@gcislamicart.com for assistance.

How can I change my membership from monthly to yearly or vice versa?

If you would like to change your membership from monthly to yearly or vice versa, please cancel your membership one day before the next billing cycle. Then re-enroll in the membership you would like. Please note that you will need to wait until our Islamic Art community enrollment doors open again. If you need assistance please contact us at salam@gcislamicart.com

Can you guarantee results?

While we can't guarantee specific results, hundreds of our students have benefited from our classes and will vouch that it is a positive experience. You can check out our participant's testimonials above.

Where will these sessions be happening?

We will be conducting all of our sessions on Zoom. The link will be sent by email before the event.

What language are these sessions in?

As all teachers are fluent in English, the challenge will be conducted in English throughout the whole course.

What will I learn from these sessions?

Besides learning how to draw and/or paint different Islamic geometric patterns, you will learn the history behind them, techniques and tips that enable you to experiment and discover beyond them.

In addition, through our guest artists, you will learn unique perspectives to the art that are relevant to the art today, adding to your breadth and experience.

Where can I access the resources for the sessions?

You can access all the information on your Thinkific account https://gcia.thinkific.com/users/sign_in

Do you provide recordings for the sessions?

The recording will be uploaded after the session on your Thinkific account. You can access it here https://gcia.thinkific.com/users/sign_in

How long do I have access to the recordings?

The recording will be available for two weeks (for non-members) and unlimited access (for members).

Do you provide any Step-by-Step PDF Tutorials?

PDF tutorials will be uploaded on Thinkific for our community members. If you are one of them find them on your Thinkific account here https://gcia.thinkific.com/users/sign_in

Can I download the PDF Tutorials?

Sure our PDFs are downloadable but please don’t share them with others. Thank you for your collaboration.

Can I teach the pattern we learned or share the painting techniques and resources with others?

You are not allowed to teach or share the patterns, techniques or resources covered in the classes with others. You can though follow it to draw and paint your designs and utilise it in different mediums.

Thank you and sorry for the inconvenience

Would I have access to the community platform as a non-member for the particular class?

The Community Platform is only available for our members. You are welcome to join us here.

How can I access the community platform?

If you are a member you will find all the information on your Thinkific account https://gcia.thinkific.com/users/sign_in or in the welcome email.

What is the Global Centre of Islamic Art's Instagram Handle? What is the hashtag to use?

Our Instagram handle is @gcislamicart and the hashtag we are going to use are #GCIACommunity #Islamicartcommunity

Who do I contact if I am facing an issue?

Please email us at salam@gcislamicart.com

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