About
Discover Persian miniature painting through the legendary encounter of King Solomon and the Queen of Sheba, a tale of wisdom, power and majesty that has captivated artists for centuries. When the Queen hears of Solomon’s renowned wisdom, she journeys from her distant kingdom bearing gifts to test him. Upon meeting, they recognise each other as mighty rulers of their respective kingdoms and develop a great mutual admiration.
We focus on depictions of their enthronement within a beautiful palace garden under a golden sky, featuring birds and beasts. The throne, a symbol of earthly and spiritual authority, will contain intricate geometric patterns. The course covers traditional brushwork and paper preparation techniques, bringing this legend to life.
Key Information
Who is this workshop for?
All levels of ability and experience welcome. You must be aged 18 or over to participate in our programmes.
How many people can attend?
14 people
What days/times do I attend?
Mon – Fri, 1 – 5 December 2025, 10:00 – 16:30
What materials do I need?
Students should bring the following to class:
- A ceramic palette (so you can take home any paint that you have mixed)
- A selection of pointed round watercolour brushes, in sizes 00, 0, 1, 2, 4, 6 (e.g. Da Vinci ‘Maestro’ or Winsor & Newton Series 7) .
- A set of gouache paint, the tutor recommended this set, which contains Spectrum Red, Primary Red, Primary Blue, Ultramarine, Primary Yellow, Permanent Yellow Deep, Yellow Ochre, Permanent Green, Ivory Black, and Zinc White.
- Additional colour of titanium white and a brown, either burnt sienna or burnt umber.
- 1 pan x shell gold. An alternative to genuine shell gold are these Kuretake Gansai Tambi watercolours.
All other materials will be provided.
Wear comfortable clothing that you do not mind getting slightly messy. Avoid wearing baggy clothing (especially sleeves), loose jewellery, high heels or open-toed shoes.
Where will this course take place?
This course will take place at our studios at The King’s Foundation School of Traditional Arts, 19-22 Charlotte Road, London EC2A 3SG.
FAQs
Do you offer concessions?
Yes, we offer concessions for Seniors/60+, full-time students and people who are unemployed/in receipt of benefits.
Concessions cannot be applied in retrospect. To receive a concession, please apply via our online form. We will then send you a discount code to use when booking your space.
Terms & Conditions
The School reserves the right to discontinue or suspend a Course up to fourteen (14) calendar days before the advertised start date of the Course. This course requires a minimum number of enrollments to run.
Our normal terms and conditions apply.
Tutor Biography
Sana Sanjrani is an artist based in London. She graduated from the School of Traditional Arts in 2023 focusing on Persian miniature painting, illumination and geometry for which she received the Kairos prize.
