The Prince's Foundation School of Traditional Arts Courses

The Tradition of Woodblock Printing - Two Accomplished Makers in Conversation

Explore the rich tradition of woodblock printing with accomplished makers Merlyn Chesterman and Rod Nelson, discussing techniques, influences, and the medium's enduring relevance in contemporary art.

• YouTube
• 51 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Years of the Western Alphabet

Explore the 3500-year evolution of Western calligraphy from Egyptian hieroglyphs to modern scripts through live demonstrations and historical insights.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 11 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Composing in the Round - Polygons in Traditional Art

Explore geometric composition in traditional art using polygons, revealing hidden harmonies and symbolism across cultures and centuries in round artworks.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 19 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Canticle of the Birds - Ancient Origins and Sufi Poetry

Explore the mystical journey of the Simurgh bird across Persian, Indian, and Chinese cultures, discovering its profound symbolism in Sufi poetry and medieval artistic traditions.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 20 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Beauty Prepares Us for Eternity

Explore the profound connection between beauty, sacred ground, and myth through storytelling and poetry, while discovering how to cultivate beauty-making as a transformative life skill.

• YouTube
• 55 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Illuminating Stained Glass - Craft and Creation

Explore the traditional art of stained glass with Helen Whittaker, from ancient techniques to modern applications. Discover materials, methods, designs, and how light transforms this timeless medium through historical and contemporary examples.

• YouTube
• 52 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Illuminating Stained Glass - Craft and Creation

Explore the traditional art of stained glass with Helen Whittaker, from ancient Roman techniques to modern applications. Discover materials, methods, designs, and how light transforms this timeless medium.

• YouTube
• 51 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video