Ikon Gallery: Family Saturday

Family Saturday takes place on the first Saturday of every month.

Join artist Nastaran Tavakoli for a hands-on workshop inspired by the current exhibitions.

Nastaran Tavakoli is an Iranian artist-educator leading art workshops and classes for all ages. For Nastaran Tavakoli, art is not just about creating objects, it’s about connecting with people, sharing stories, and inspiring the next generation. Nastaran Tavakoli was recently on placement with the Ikon Education Team, as part of her MA Arts Education Practice degree.

Using oil pastels and acrylic paint, participants will design and decorate a unique paper vase by scratching through the painted surface to reveal vibrant colours and patterns beneath. Explore texture, colour and mark-making while creating your own striking artwork.

Sgraffito, meaning “to scratch” in Italian, is a decorative art process that involves scratching through a top layer to reveal contrasting colours and patterns underneath.

Open to all ages. Just drop in and enjoy.

Please consider making a donation to help support Ikon further.

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Event details

Where

Ikon Gallery , 1 Oozells Square, B1 2HS

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When

Start: 1^st August, 2026 at 11:00am

End: 1^st August, 2026 at 3:00pm

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