

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: The Art of Islamic Illumination with Behnaz Karjoo
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 10 Jan, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat, 10 Jan, 2026 at 05:00 pm
- **Event Description**: A one day workshop exploring the meditative art of Islamic Illumination, tehzib, with NY based artist Behnaz Karjoo.About this EventThe Art of Islamic Illumination (tehzib)Reed Society is delighted to present Behnaz Karjoo to guide you through the intricate art of Islamic Illumination. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to explore the beauty of this artform, held in Brooklyn, NY.No prior experience needed.This is a full day program.About the Artist: Born in Tehran, Iran, Behnaz Karjoo is a recognized Iranian-American artist. She 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 ijazet, 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 she collaborates regularly with Reed Society for the Sacred Arts. Behnaz has exhibited her works internationally, including San Francisco, New York, Philadelphia, Washington D.C., Istanbul, Kuwait City, Sharjah and other cities. Her workshops and lectures have drawn audiences from around the world, where she introduces students at all levels to techniques of illumination, in both academic and community-driven spaces, including Frist Art Museum and the University of Pennsylvania among others. Behnaz holds the belief that while classical arts, including illumination, have a timeless foundation, their potential for innovation and growth is boundless. Read more here.About the Venue: The Old American Can Factory is an historic, six-building, 130,000 SF industrial complex in Gowanus, Brooklyn, housing a curated community of more than 350 persons including, artisans/fabricators, visual/performing artists, poets/writers/publishers, filmmakers/theater-makers, architects/designers, educators and others working in the culture industry. The (OA) Can Factory was planned &amp; developed by XØ Projects Inc.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/brooklyn/the-art-of-islamic-illumination-with-behnaz-karjoo/100001966982289979
- **Event Categories**: art, fine-arts, literary-art, workshops, performances, entertainment, theatre, drawing-painting
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 151.23, max: 151.23, currency: USD

## Event venue details

- **city**: Brooklyn
- **state**: NY
- **country**: United States
- **location**: The Old American Can Factory
- **lat**: 40.6747583
- **long**: -73.98775400000001
- **full address**: The Old American Can Factory, 232 3rd Street, Brooklyn, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is The Art of Islamic Illumination with Behnaz Karjoo being held?
  - **A:** The Art of Islamic Illumination with Behnaz Karjoo takes place on Sat, 10 Jan, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sat, 10 Jan, 2026 at 05:00 pm at The Old American Can Factory, 232 3rd Street, Brooklyn, United States.
- **Q**: How much do tickets cost for The Art of Islamic Illumination with Behnaz Karjoo?
  - **A:** Tickets for The Art of Islamic Illumination with Behnaz Karjoo are priced at USD 151 per person. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityGeneral AdmissionUSD 151 + USD 11 feeAvailable
- **Q**: Who is organizing The Art of Islamic Illumination with Behnaz Karjoo?
  - **A:** The Art of Islamic Illumination with Behnaz Karjoo is organized by Reed Society for the Sacred Arts.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** The Art of Islamic Illumination with Behnaz Karjoo is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Brooklyn, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If The Art of Islamic Illumination with Behnaz Karjoo sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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