Rogan Art Workshop
Europe
Play your part in protecting the ancient art of Rogan painting. This is the oldest known form of oil painting that stems from Afghanistan. This is the art of the ancient Buddhists of Gandhara, the Afridi tribes and the artisans of the ancient city of Peshawar.The course is the first in Europe and will take place in the picturesque village of Le Dorat, in the Haute Vienne, France and Irelands City of Culture.
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Rogan Art Workshops
Discover the ancient art of oil painting from the last master of Rogan Art in Pakistan
Coming September 2025 in France & Ireland!
Dates and venues are to be announced soon. Register your interest now, and we'll make sure you're on the list for updates!
Rogan Art is an ancient freehand painting tradition rooted in South Asian heritage, with the word "Rogan" meaning "oil" in Persian. Traditionally created using linseed oil, other local plant-based oils, and mineral pigments, this technique dates back to the tribal arts of Afghanistan's mountain regions. Historical evidence from Bamiyan, Afghanistan, shows that oil-based painting was used as early as the 5th to 9th centuries, long before the Renaissance in Europe.
Our July 2025 workshops in France & Ireland will offer a hands-on learning experience, where participants will work directly with the master artisan Fayyaz Ahmad to practice this rare technique, creating intricate designs while exploring its deep historical roots. Workshops will include introductory hands-on half day workshops to lecture series regarding the origins of oil painting. Watch out for dates coming soon.
