# Pattern creation classes **URL:** \ **Category:** Discussion\ **Created:** [20 January 2022 12:20 UTC](https://forum.patternclub.org/t/pattern-creation-classes/409 "2022-01-20T12:20:16Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 10\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Jones](https://forum.patternclub.org/user_avatar/forum.patternclub.org/jones/32/73_2.png) [@Jones](https://forum.patternclub.org/u/Jones)\ **Post date:** [20 January 2022 12:20 UTC](https://forum.patternclub.org/t/pattern-creation-classes/409/1 "2022-01-20T12:20:17Z")
Continuing from the starter class last year, planning on running some more pay-as-you-feel classes in pattern generation. I’d like to take you all through ancient methods of pattern creation, from the basic Roman methods into the more refined Islamic art methods - and if there’s interest some more from natural sources, origami etc. Please let me know if there’s interest - also get in touch if you will struggle to work at the speed of others for any reason and we will go through things beforehand so you can have a headstart. ---
**Author:** ![yaxu](https://forum.patternclub.org/user_avatar/forum.patternclub.org/yaxu/32/3_2.png) [@yaxu](https://forum.patternclub.org/u/yaxu)\ **Post date:** [20 January 2022 17:23 UTC](https://forum.patternclub.org/t/pattern-creation-classes/409/2 "2022-01-20T17:23:26Z")
I’m definitely up for this and I am sure we can drum up some interest. When would you like to (re)start and is there a maximum number of participants? ---
**Author:** ![svilayphiou](https://forum.patternclub.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/s/edb3f5/32.png) [@svilayphiou](https://forum.patternclub.org/u/svilayphiou)\ **Post date:** [20 January 2022 17:36 UTC](https://forum.patternclub.org/t/pattern-creation-classes/409/3 "2022-01-20T17:36:06Z")
Sounds super interesting! What medium are you using for this? Some programming language or analogue tools? ---
**Author:** ![Jones](https://forum.patternclub.org/user_avatar/forum.patternclub.org/jones/32/73_2.png) [@Jones](https://forum.patternclub.org/u/Jones)\ **Post date:** [20 January 2022 17:48 UTC](https://forum.patternclub.org/t/pattern-creation-classes/409/4 "2022-01-20T17:48:24Z")
There are digital methods to create the patterns we’ll be working on, but I try and always learn the original methods first. The algorithm in the case of these refers to the ritual of creation, a set of movements that when replicated create similar results by following the method. The Romans used something like this - ![main-image](https://forum.alpaca.lurk.org/uploads/secondsite/original/1X/a68264a3e5592a58fb236b27a41d68af119315a1.jpeg) The Mamluks (Medieval Egypt) used something like this - ![compass-2](https://forum.alpaca.lurk.org/uploads/secondsite/original/1X/984d99233950abc97d6b1814932b6d4bddb7c6e4.jpeg) We will be using any compass you can find, and folding pieces of paper! Any paper is fine, too. ---
**Author:** ![Jones](https://forum.patternclub.org/user_avatar/forum.patternclub.org/jones/32/73_2.png) [@Jones](https://forum.patternclub.org/u/Jones)\ **Post date:** [20 January 2022 17:51 UTC](https://forum.patternclub.org/t/pattern-creation-classes/409/5 "2022-01-20T17:51:55Z")
I’m looking good to start anytime in February or March that suits. I think it would be really good to keep a small class size so I can actually help if anyone requires it - but I also don’t mind running several classes if the demand is there. ---
**Author:** ![jarm](https://forum.patternclub.org/user_avatar/forum.patternclub.org/jarm/32/273_2.png) [@jarm](https://forum.patternclub.org/u/jarm)\ **Post date:** [20 January 2022 17:53 UTC](https://forum.patternclub.org/t/pattern-creation-classes/409/6 "2022-01-20T17:53:27Z")
Definitely interested. ---
**Author:** ![tmhglnd](https://forum.patternclub.org/user_avatar/forum.patternclub.org/tmhglnd/32/125_2.png) [@tmhglnd](https://forum.patternclub.org/u/tmhglnd)\ **Post date:** [24 January 2022 09:35 UTC](https://forum.patternclub.org/t/pattern-creation-classes/409/7 "2022-01-24T09:35:18Z")
Sadly have not been able to participate on this forum lately, but am definitely interested to join your session again :). ---
**Author:** ![yaxu](https://forum.patternclub.org/user_avatar/forum.patternclub.org/yaxu/32/3_2.png) [@yaxu](https://forum.patternclub.org/u/yaxu)\ **Post date:** [24 January 2022 13:27 UTC](https://forum.patternclub.org/t/pattern-creation-classes/409/8 "2022-01-24T13:27:21Z")
I’m fine with daytime but maybe early week evenings UK time is better for people in Europe at least? I’m generally flexible from the 22nd February onwards and happy to pay-as-I-feel a bit more as this will likely feed into my ‘day job’. ---
**Author:** ![Jones](https://forum.patternclub.org/user_avatar/forum.patternclub.org/jones/32/73_2.png) [@Jones](https://forum.patternclub.org/u/Jones)\ **Post date:** [24 January 2022 14:07 UTC](https://forum.patternclub.org/t/pattern-creation-classes/409/9 "2022-01-24T14:07:44Z")
Thanks Alex! I think it would be really nice to do 4 - 6 two hour sessions so we can cover all methods with enough time and detail. Rough timings would be 6pm-8pm GMT (1300-1500 EST) but this can be changed, or I can run several sessions across timezones if it will suit people in other places. ---
**Author:** ![Jones](https://forum.patternclub.org/user_avatar/forum.patternclub.org/jones/32/73_2.png) [@Jones](https://forum.patternclub.org/u/Jones)\ **Post date:** [24 January 2022 14:08 UTC](https://forum.patternclub.org/t/pattern-creation-classes/409/10 "2022-01-24T14:08:49Z")
Excellent Timo, glad you think its worth the time!