About us

Learn the Techniques That Built History's Greatest Masterpieces

Experience authentic education in traditional arts, natural pigments, historical craftsmanship, and timeless creative techniques.
our mission

Preserving the World's Traditional Artistic Heritage

At De Mairo Academy of Traditional Arts, we believe that the knowledge of historical art materials and traditional craftsmanship should never be lost. Our mission is to preserve, teach, and inspire the timeless techniques that shaped the masterpieces of civilizations—from handcrafted mineral pigments and natural binders to classical painting methods and artisan craftsmanship.

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Learn from Authentic Traditions

Discover the history, science, and craftsmanship behind natural pigments, gemstone paints, historical binders, calligraphy, manuscript illumination, and classical painting techniques through carefully designed courses and workshops.

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Hands-On Creative Learning

Every course is built around practical experience. Grind genuine gemstones, prepare traditional pigments, mix handmade paints, and create artwork using the same materials that inspired generations of master artists.

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Research, Resources & Knowledge

Expand your learning beyond the classroom through our growing digital library of research articles, tutorials, historical references, technical guides, and educational resources dedicated to traditional arts.

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Join a Global Creative Community

Become part of an international network of artists, educators, collectors, conservators, and lifelong learners who share a passion for preserving traditional artistic knowledge and passing it on to future generations.
sponsors

Our partnerships

To offer top quality training we work with a number of innovative organizations that offer cutting edge, high quality training and professional development opportunities to individuals and organizations.
Our team

Meet our team

Our team members are committed to our values of inclusivity, collaboration and continuous learning. We believe that diversity of thought and background leads to better ideas, and we seek out colleagues with varied experiences and perspectives.

Irfan Qureshi
Co-Founder 

Mehwish
Traditional Arabic Calligrapher & Islamic Art Practitioner

Amrita
Partnerships Manager

WHAT THEY THINk

Our students love us

“Holistic Education has been able to earn my respect and confidence in a very short time by virtue of the hard work they're putting in. There's a lot of admiration out there and people really appreciate the added value they've brought.”

Sam Jones

“I’m fortunate to have been part of Holistic Education and really happy to see outstanding work done by them. Courses that truly work for the upliftment and betterment of the students. The teachers have dedication towards their work and their students.”

John Davis

“Holistic Education's courses are different and fun. All kinds of doubts are patiently solved irrespective of the class or age of the student. It offered the great opportunity to learn from and share expertise with people from around the globe. Commendable effort and thank you to the entire team.”

Mary Red

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