Print this page Create Tessellated Art: Inspired by M.C. Escher

Step into the fascinating world of tessellation and discover how artists create intricate, repeating patterns that transform across a surface. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn the core techniques behind M.C. Escher’s iconic designs and apply them to create your own original artworks. We explore a range of pattern traditions, from Ottoman geometric design to contemporary textile repeats before focusing on Escher’s distinctive approach to interlocking forms. Guided step by step, you’ll build both technical understanding and creative confidence. Perfect for beginners and creative enthusiasts alike, this workshop blends art, logic and imagination in a highly satisfying way.

DELIVERY MODE

Face to face

COURSE OUTLINE

• Introduction to Tessellating Patterns
• Slideshow of examples of tessellating patterns from History
• Introductory starting activity challenge to create tessellation for a set of resources I supply
• Analysing and identifying contemporary repeats
• Outlining the importance of colour choice and placement within a repeat.
• Demonstration of MC Escher Method 1 - Students then create their own based on this.
• Demonstration of MC Escher Method 2 - Students then create their own based on this.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

By the end of the course the students will be able to identify a range of tessellation repeats from a historical and contemporary perspective -  including those of the Ottoman Empire and commercial textile designs .  They will have applied their knowledge to create 2 A3 artworks in the style of MC Escher and use that knowledge to create future works.