Modern Persian Miniature Painting With Sarah Barzmehri

Through storytelling, symbolism, pattern, color, and composition, participants will create their own modern interpretations while exploring.
About this Event

Wednesdays, Sep 16, 23, 30 & Oct 7, 14 & 21

6 pm - 7:30 pm

Age group: Adults (limited to 6 participants)

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, collage, gold accents, and mixed media techniques, we will experiment with imagery, decorative elements, layered spaces, and narrative scenes. The workshop encourages both technical exploration and personal expression, blending tradition with contemporary techniques and individual imagination.

Provided supplies:

• Paper and canvas
• Brushes
• Acrylic paints 
• Black ink or fine liner pens
• Pencils and erasers
• Oil pastels or markers
• Gold or metallic paint/pens (optional)
• Collage materials such as patterned paper, magazines, or printed text (optional)
• Scissors and adhesive
• Palette and water container
• Paper towels or cloth rag
• Reference images or personal sketches for inspiration

Cost: $230 to Ovissi Foundation, plus $35 material fee (payable to the instructor through Zelle or Venmo)

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