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Our new exhibition Ranjit Singh: Sikh, Warrior, King presents a variety of exquisite miniature paintings from the Sikh Empire. Join us to discover the methods, materials and techniques surrounding the Pahari miniature painting tradition, over a creative weekend in our studio. Delving into natural pigments, handmade papers and age-old brush techniques that give Pahari miniature paintings their distinctive appearance, you’ll develop knowledge and skills in this painting tradition as well as in finishing techniques, such as shell gold gilding. Over the course of the weekend you’ll create a colourful, gilded miniature painting to take home.

Led by artist Simran Panesar. 

Read the full course description here.

Joining Information and Format: This masterclass will take place in the Learning Studio, Lower Ground Floor at the museum. It includes access to the Ranjit Singh: Sikh, Warrior, King exhibition during the event. 

Equipment and Materials: Please wear clothes suitable for a messy workshop. All materials and equipment are provided.  

Image: Tawarikh-i Jahander Shah, an incomplete account of the reigns of Bahadur Shah and his successor Jahandar Shah, Punjab, Late 18th century © From the British Library Archive (detail)