KS5 maths teacher, AST, STEM Lead Practitioner & NCETM PD Lead. Interested in mathematical art & geometric origami. Occasional blogger. STEAM is where it's at.
Apr 28, 2020 • 13 tweets • 8 min read
Enjoy playing with colour, symmetry and pattern? Love a good circle? Join @MissBowkett and I on our #Maydala challenge and create a #mandala a day in May!
Follow these simple steps to begin, or see more ideas in the thread below: wikihow.com/Draw-a-Mandala
Mandala making is accessible to all and is a wonderfully absorbing and meditative process that results in stunning geometrical patterns.
As long as it’s circular(ish), it counts! So dig out the paper plates, and colour, chop and swap - see @colourful_minds’ lovely idea here:
If you would like to make your own right-way-up version of my upside down (oops!) rainbow hearts window display, instructions follow in the thread below 👇👇👇
One down! Pattern 1 from ‘The #Alhambra With A Ruler And Compass’ by Manuel Martinez Vela: plasterwork from the facade of the Mexuar.
Experimented with a burnt umber wash, but don’t think the sketchbook’s up to it! #wrinkles
#inktober2019#inktoberAlhambra#inktoberday2 Forgot to post this yesterday! Pattern 2 from ‘The Alhambra With A Ruler And Compass’ by Manuel Martinez Vela: tiles from the south wall interior of the Mexuar.