Mughal Flower Study Workshop

Join us at the MIAH gallery to create your own artwork inspired by the 17th-century Mughal albums.

From paintings in manuscripts and albums to the surface decoration of monumental architecture, the Mughals are well known for their interest in painting detailed studies of flowers. Flowers symbolised beauty, paradise, and divine perfection. They were considered a connection between the earthly and spiritual world. The flowers featured include lilies, narcissus, irises, tulips, carnations, poppies, anemones, and campions, among other flowers. While the flowers were painted to look realistic, they were drawn in a unique style with a distinct colour palette and became known as Mughal Flowers.

In this workshop, you will study Mughal flowers and create your own flower painting on canvas in the style of 17th-century albums from Mughal India. You will learn painting techniques used to paint these flowers, such as flooding and layering, dry-brush painting to add details and fine outlines. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced artist, this workshop offers a creative journey into the intersection of art, history, and botany.

All materials are provided.

Age:

Suitable for adults and children aged 12+ years.

For safeguarding reasons, the accompanying adult for under 18's must remain in the building and be available and accessible throughout the session.

Tickets

To guarantee your place, please book your tickets in advance.

Standard Ticket: £15.00 (+ ticket fees)

Concessions (students, low-income, over 65s): £12.50 (+ ticket fees)

Please present proof of concessionary status with your ticket upon arrival, where applicable.

REFUND POLICY: Please note that tickets are only refunded (minus the Eventbrite admin fee) if requested more than 7 days before the event.

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Image: Taj Mahal, Asitjain / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 3.0

This workshop is being delivered as part of the 'Balsall Heath Second Saturdays' programme - a monthly mini-festival celebrating making, creativity, community, local culture and the arts, held on the second Saturday of every month.