Watercolor: the domes of old Bukhara
Paint the Kalyan minaret and domes with a local artist in an old-town courtyard.
- $50 per person
- 120 min
- When: Daily, by booking
Fine for complete beginners. The artist helps with the sketch and shows sky washes and colour mixing.
You leave with your own Bukhara landscape.
Bukhara's old town seems made for watercolor: sand-coloured walls, turquoise domes and the Kalyan minaret, which has stood over the city since the 12th century. The class takes place in an old-town courtyard, so you paint what you see around you rather than a postcard.
The artist explains how to build simple perspective, how to mix the warm colour of Bukhara brick and how to capture a hot sky in watercolor. Each step is demonstrated on the artist's own sheet, then they help every participant individually.
It's a calm, almost meditative activity — a welcome break between sightseeing. About 2 hours, up to 8 people, children from 7. All materials are included and you take your painting home.
What's included
- Paper, paints and brushes
- Artist's help at every step
- Your watercolor to keep
- Tea and sweets