Seize the opportunity to work with local visual artist Nida Bangash. 

Born in Iran and raised in Pakistan, Nida incorporates her training in the traditions of Persian and South Asian miniatures into her contemporary art practice. As a family, be inspired by works of art in our collection as well as Nida’s techniques to learn the basics of Persian illumination and geometric patterning. Participants will bring patterns to life using tracing materials and gouache, and each work will be considered for inclusion in a community exhibition. To learn more about the artist, visit her website.

*Please Note*
This workshop is for children Ages 8-12.
Registration includes one child and up to two accompanying adults

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Nida Bangash, Blues

Seize the opportunity to work with local visual artist Nida Bangash.

Born in Iran and raised in Pakistan, Nida incorporates her training in the traditions of Persian and South Asian miniatures into her contemporary art practice. Be inspired by works of art in our collection as well as Nida’s techniques to learn how to incorporate the basics of Persian illumination and geometric patterning into your classroom. Participants will bring patterns and shadows to life using tracing and cutting materials, gouache, and gold leaf, and each work will be considered for inclusion in a community exhibition. Educators will receive 3 PD credits. To learn more about the artist, visit her website.

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Mylan Nguyen is a Dallas native of Vietnamese and Mexican descent. She studied illustration in Los Angeles and ceramics in Japan and creates gallery and installation work in her own unique illustration style. Look and learn at the works of some of artist Mylan Nguyen’s favorite illustrators, Ako Castuera, Yumi Sakugawa, and Gerald Leung, and examine their approach to designing and creating compelling characters.

Participants will complete a small color wheel, practice brushstrokes, and salt techniques to create a unique piece on silk. Teens will get a chance to dream up and draw their own characters on silk with the loose theme of “imaginary friendship”.  Then, participants will have the opportunity to engage in discussions around narrative, personal illustration style, and what it means to create a voice that is unique to the characters that come from one’s own world. Pieces from this workshop will be used by the artist to create a sculptural, interactive installation that will be displayed alongside participant work in a community exhibition.

*Please Note*
This workshop is for teens ages 13-18.