Iftar is the meal which breaks a fast- an Iftar table can be filled with nutritious foods and decorations. Eid (Eid el-Fitr, Eid and Eid al-Adha ) are the tradition of celebrating together with food, decorations and faith. These celebrations vary greatly from country, discipline and family. Our workshops aim to give context to the celebration while exploring the links between creativity and the sciences.  

Outcomes can vary depending on preferences and ability, for example, students might learn about the foods typically eaten at Iftar and use air drying clay to make and decorate bowls using traditional designs. Or they might learn about the suns cycle and the timings of breaking a fast by making a lantern or candle holder.  

These workshops are designed to be stand alone activities in school without building towards a longer project.  

These  workshops can support celebrations of  International days or art projects 

A typical workshop lasts at least 1 hour for a class of 30 students in which students can learn about Islamic geometry and make a range of outcomes inclusing painted tiles, lanterns and more.  

Curriculum Links 

EYFS: 

• Communication and Language 
• Mathematics 
• Understanding the world 
• Expressive arts and design 

KS1 

• measuring, counting and estimating 
• Measurement 
• Geometry 
• Use a range of materials 
• Know and understand significant aspects of the history of the wider world: the nature of ancient civilisation 
• Use drawing, painting and sculpture to develop and share their ideas, experiences and imagination 
• Identifying plants and nature 

KS2 

• Fractions 
• Measurement 
• Geometry 
• Use drawing, painting and sculpture to develop and share their ideas, experiences and imagination 

KS3 

• Increase proficiency in the handling of different materials 
• The history of art, craft, design and architecture 
• Develop a wide range of art and design techniques in using colour, pattern, texture, line, shape, form and space 

KS4 

• Develop a wide range of art and design techniques in using colour, pattern, texture, line, shape, form and space 

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