{"product_id":"art-as-meditation-with-sarah-barzmehri-4-sessions-jun-9-on-tuesday","title":"Art As Meditation with Sarah Barzmehri - 4 Sessions (Jun 9) on Tuesday","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/8012\/3192\/files\/Washington-Printmakers-Gallery_480x480.jpg?v=1705643563\" alt=\"\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #871e5e;\"\u003e\u003cstrong id=\"yui_3_17_2_1_1709197492428_235\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Aptos',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: Aptos; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArt As Meditation with Sarah Barzmehri - 4 Sessions (Jun 9) on Tuesday\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ctime datetime=\"2026-02-08\" class=\"event-date\"\u003e                                                    Tuesday\u003c\/time\u003e, June 9, 2026\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e                                                     6:00\u003cspan\u003e p\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.m. \u003c\/span\u003eto 8:30\u003cspan\u003e p.m. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTuesday, June 9,16,23 \u003cspan\u003eand 30,\u003c\/span\u003e 2026 from 6:00\u003cspan\u003e p\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.m. \u003c\/span\u003eto 8:30\u003cspan\u003e p.m. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #871e5e;\"\u003eLocation:\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eWashington Printmakers Gallery,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e               \u003cspan\u003e 1675 Wisconsin Avenue Northwest Washington, DC 20007 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #1e8747;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #871e5e; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCourse Description:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eThis workshop series invites participants to engage with a variety of materials through guided, hands-on exercises. Each session is designed to encourage intuitive making, helping participants relax into the creative process without pressure or expectation. Through mindful exploration of texture, form, and composition, participants develop a deeper connection to their artistic voice. The focus is on process over outcome, creating a supportive space for experimentation, presence, and personal expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrawing\u003c\/strong\u003e: Practice fast figure sketching and contour drawing from live model and still life. Using pencil, pen, and brush, participants build confidence in observation, gesture, and expressive line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePainting\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eExplore color theory and focus on loosening control, developing sensitivity to color relationships, composition and allowing spontaneous expression to guide the process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollage\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Transform your painting, photographs, and text into layered, abstract narratives. Participants experiment with composition, fragmentation, and storytelling through juxtaposition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMixed Media\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Combine drawing, painting, and collage to create dynamic, multimedia works. Incorporate found objects, fabric, paper, and metallic elements to expand texture and depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(30, 135, 71);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParticipants:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e 6 \u003cstrong\u003eAdults and young adults \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e(Beginner)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(30, 135, 71);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(30, 135, 71);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCost:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e $195 for four sessions\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(30, 135, 71);\"\u003eSupplies:\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003ePaper, canvas, acrylic paint, brushes, collage material (paper and different objects) are provided with a $35 fee paid directly to the instructor. $40 fee will be paid directly to Instructor\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(30, 135, 71);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBio:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSarah Barzmehri\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e studied fine arts at the renowned art school in Paris, France (E\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003ecole Superieure des Beaux Arts de Paris\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e), and Graphic Design at University of Maryland Baltimore County (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eUMBC\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e). She’s an accomplished artist, curator and educator. Through art, she gives form to her innermost feelings and unspoken thoughts. Sarah has been teaching adults and children for more than a decade, encouraging a free-spirited approach to creating from the unconscious.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(135, 30, 94); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRefund Policy Disclaimer:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"yiv7122988443gmail-fe-block yiv7122988443gmail-fe-block-yui_3_17_2_1_1738173759818_10596\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"yiv7122988443gmail-sqs-block yiv7122988443gmail-html-block yiv7122988443gmail-sqs-block-html\" id=\"yiv7122988443gmail-block-yui_3_17_2_1_1738173759818_10596\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"yiv7122988443gmail-sqs-block-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"yiv7122988443gmail-sqs-html-content\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRefunds will be issued if a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eminimum of seven (7) days notice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis provided prior to the scheduled event or program.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"yiv7122988443gmail-\"\u003eHowever, refund requests made with less than seven days notice will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis, and approval is not guaranteed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"yiv7122988443gmail-\"\u003eDecisions will be based on individual circumstances and the feasibility of filling the reserved spot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #871e5e;\"\u003eEmails:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e  \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eclasses@washingtonprintmakersgallery.org\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e              \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #871e5e;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVenue Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #871e5e;\"\u003eLocation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eWashington Printmakers Gallery,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e               \u003cspan\u003e 1675 Wisconsin Avenue Northwest Washington, DC 20007 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d3104.509577851465!2d-77.06830422498983!3d38.91232884582444!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x89b7c8bbf8cf1c8b%3A0xeba600c8be879885!2sWashington%20Printmakers%20Gallery!5e0!3m2!1sen!2sin!4v1709098499879!5m2!1sen!2sin\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" style=\"border: 0;\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WPG","offers":[{"title":"General Admission","offer_id":52310050996536,"sku":null,"price":208.65,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/8012\/3192\/files\/Art_as_meditation.webp?v=1777883191","url":"https:\/\/desiconnectevents.com\/products\/art-as-meditation-with-sarah-barzmehri-4-sessions-jun-9-on-tuesday","provider":"Desiconnectevents","version":"1.0","type":"link"}