Join artist Maryam Bayat for a hands-on painting workshop inspired by the Cypress tree, a recurring symbol in Persian art, poetry, and garden design. Participants will paint on pre-cut Cypress tree forms using acrylic paint and surface treatments drawn from the motifs and visual language of Maryam Bayat: Unrolling Paradise.

Bayat will guide participants through painting techniques and sanding processes that create layered textures and a weathered finish. Along the way, participants will learn more about the cultural significance of the Cypress tree and its presence within Persian visual traditions.

This workshop is open to adults, families, and youth ages 10 and up. No prior experience is needed, all materials are provided, and participants will leave with a finished artwork to take home.

Presented in collaboration with Persian Place.

Registration: $40 per participant