Featured Trips

Past Trips

Uzbekistan Study Trip - 7 days Samarkand & Bukhara
Uzbekistan Study Trip - 7 days Samarkand & Bukhara
Uzbekistan, Tashkent Region, Uzbekistan
Oct 06, 2025
Uzbekistan Study Trip - 10 days Samarkand, Bukhara & Khiva
Uzbekistan Study Trip - 10 days Samarkand, Bukhara & Khiva
Uzbekistan, Tashkent Region, Uzbekistan
Oct 06, 2025
Uzbekistan Study Trip
Uzbekistan Study Trip
Uzbekistan, Tashkent Region, Uzbekistan
Oct 18, 2025

Reviews

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Ulfa O
May 26, 2026
The workshop was very fun and engaging. Adam and the team kindly guided me through the whole process. I came knowing nothing about marquetry and went back with a lot of new knowledge. Hands on knowledge to be exact. I really like working with chisels and veneers. Adam was very patient in giving directions and tips of what to do. We also had nice lunch provided by the team. It was a huge pleasure working with marquetry with Adam.
London - Wood Marquetry ~ May ’26
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Sofia A
May 19, 2026
I’ve been waiting to attend one of Adam’s workshops since enjoying his geometric art tutorials during covid and this wood marquetry one didn’t disappoint. The 2 days was full of lovely people all passionate about Islamic art and I really enjoyed learning how to carve using a chisel. Adam’s calming nature and great insights made the weekend run smoothly and it was sweet how much he worked with us to help us come away with beautiful pieces. I can’t wait to see mine once it’s sanded!
London - Wood Marquetry ~ May ’26
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Salma S
May 12, 2026
A great experience. The process of carving plaster seemed a little daunting at first but as the day progressed it became extremely relaxing and therapeutic. It was a fun and friendly atmosphere and Adam is a wonderful instructor.
London - Plaster carving May ’26
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Miriam A
May 12, 2026
Such a wonderful experience, thank you so much! Adam is a fantastic teacher and his studio space is very cool. I learnt lots about plaster carving and made a few friends in the process! I love my piece and hope to join one of the trips outside of the UK one day, perhaps as Art of Pattern's unofficial photographer? ;)
London - Plaster carving May ’26
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Stefanie K
Mar 12, 2026
I love the drawing classes with Adam. I can highly recommend them. You will find your little flow state and can escape a busy life while diving into some detailed knowledge about the beauty of Islamic patterns.
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T. E. A
22 Jan, 2026
Both Adam and Henry are experienced geometry artists and teachers. They organize their trips in a relaxed way, going to very interesting places, meeting interesting local crafsmen. Highly recommended!
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Susan H
14 Jan, 2026
I have travelled to Morocco, Turkey, India, Uzbekistan and New York to take classes with Adam. The courses provide a unique way to explore an art form. I enjoy the meditative hours drawing and seeing the patterns in the architecture of the sites we visit. I had never studied patterns before my first class, and the lessons consistently challenge me while still being accessible to someone picking up a compass for the first time. The schedule is conducive to relaxing, and Adam has a special talent for procuring a delicious cup of tea or coffee when the hour calls for it. The other participants on each trip have been lovely! I am a solo traveler, and I have felt welcome and included on each trip. I have seen cities in ways not possible on other trips. I’ve already signed up for my next class!
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Ruhana P
13 Jan, 2026
I feel so lucky to have had the opportunity to take two of Adam's classes — marquetry and plaster carving — at his London studio in Bow, and I enjoyed them both equally. Adam is a brilliant teacher — patient, highly skilled, and excellent at explaining everything clearly. I left feeling like I’d learned a lot in a short space of time and gained real confidence from the experience. I would definitely go back and highly recommend his courses. 🙏🏼