Get a brief overview of the art of illumination (tazhib) history, tools and techniques, and then work on a small motif you can take home. Please register (https://forms.gle/29U6Z1AczfLBAVZj9).

Behnaz Karjoo studied jewelry design and photography at the Fashion Institute of Technology before embarking on the classical arts. Under the mentorship of Mujgan Baskoylu, a distinguished master in Turkish illumination, miniature painting, and paper cutting, Behnaz began her practice and earned her ijazah, a certificate of mastery in illumination, in 2016. In addition to tazhib, she practices miniature art and square kufic calligraphy. She is a member of the New York Islamic Arts collective, and holds the belief that while classical arts, including illumination, have a timeless foundation, their potential for innovation and growth is boundless.