Sunday, July 26, 2026 from 10 A.M. to 2 P.M.

Inspired by the rich visual language of traditional Persian miniature painting, this workshop invites participants to explore contemporary approaches to this intricate and poetic art form. Through storytelling, symbolism, pattern, color, and composition, participants will create their own modern interpretations while learning about the history and aesthetics of Persian miniatures.

Using acrylic and gold leaf we will experiment with detailed imagery, decorative elements, layered spaces, and narrative scenes. The workshop encourages both technical exploration and personal expression, blending tradition with contemporary themes and individual imagination.

Age group: Adults, beginners

Maximum Participants: 6

$100, plus $30 material fee payable to the instructor

Materials Provided

• Watercolor or mixed media paper

• Fine-tip brushes

• Acrylic paints 

• Gold leaf

• Pencils and erasers

• Colored pencils

• Gold or metallic paint/pens

• Collage materials such as patterned paper, magazines, or printed text (optional)

• Scissors and glue

• Palette and water container

• Paper towels or cloth rag

• Reference images or personal sketches for inspiration

About Sarah
Sarah Barzmehri studied drawing in Tehran, Iran and fine arts at the renowned art school in Paris, France (Ècole Supérieure des Beaux Arts de Paris). Coming to the US, she went for Graphic Design at University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC). She’s an accomplished artist, curator and educator. Through art, she gives form to her innermost feelings and unspoken thoughts. Sarah has been teaching adults and children for more than a decade, encouraging a free-spirited approach to creating from the unconscious.