Upcoming Events
Youth Film Making Summer Camp
Peyvand’s Summer Filmmaking Camp gives youth a chance to explore storytelling through film. In a hands-on, supportive environment, students will create short films inspired by their ideas, experiences, cultures, and communities.
Future Voices King County
Future Voices King County: Youth Leadership Training, Public Speaking, Storytelling, Oral History & Podcasting.
This is a free 12-week program for young people who have a story to tell and are ready to tell it.
Youth Art Workshop: Custom Bookmarks & Persian Textile Pattern Art
Join Seattle Public library and Peyvand nonprofit organization for a youth art workshop. This workshop is focused on creating custom bookmarks using illustrative techniques, and paper collage learn designs inspired by Persian textiles.
Sponsored by King County Best Starts for Kids. In partnership with the Seattle Public Library.
Youth Art Workshop: Bookmarks & Persian Textile
Join Seattle Public library and Peyvand nonprofit organization for a youth art workshop. The event is free & open to the public. Participants will create bookmarks & explore Persian textile designs.
RSVP at https://tinyurl.com/2dumk52j
Sponsored by King County Best Starts for Kids. In partnership with the Seattle Public Library.
Film Screening: The Friend’s House is Here
Pari and Hanna are best friends and active participants in Tehran’s vibrant underground arts scene. But the risk of running afoul of the government is omnipresent, forcing difficult decisions.
The Friend’s House Is Here is playing May 8-9 at the Seattle International Film Festival.
Youth Nowruz Celebration & Activities @ Newcastle
A Youth Empowerment Event
Nowruz, is an ancient celebration of nature’s rebirth, the first day of Spring. It is a time of renewal, joy, and community! 🌿
We invite you and your youth to celebrate with us through the cherished tradition of egg painting, symbolizing rebirth and new beginnings. Let your creativity shine as we decorate colorful eggs together, embracing the spirit of spring!
This is a free, youth event. Whether you're familiar with Nowruz or discovering it for the first time, we welcome you to join us in this vibrant celebration of culture, art, and togetherness.
Youth Nowruz Celebration & Activities @ Renton Library
A Youth Empowerment Event
Nowruz, is an ancient celebration of nature’s rebirth, the first day of Spring. It is a time of renewal, joy, and community! 🌿
We invite you and your youth to celebrate with us through the cherished tradition of egg painting, symbolizing rebirth and new beginnings. Let your creativity shine as we decorate colorful eggs together, embracing the spirit of spring!
This is a free, youth event. Whether you're familiar with Nowruz or discovering it for the first time, we welcome you to join us in this vibrant celebration of culture, art, and togetherness.
Youth Nowruz Storytelling & Kids Activities
Commemorate the arrival of spring and the Persian New Year, Nowruz, with an engaging family event at the library!
Local author Anna Jafarpour will do a special reading, and share stories, hands-on crafts, and activities that bring the traditions of this ancient holiday to life.
This event is best suited to school-aged children ages 5-11 years old. All families are welcome!
Youth Art Workshop: Nowruz Card-Making
Join us for a youth & teen Nowruz card-making workshop at Fremont Public Library!
Art supplies & materials provided * No experience required
Youth Art Workshop: Pin-Back Button Making
Pin-Back Button Making Youth Workshop
RSVP at https://tinyurl.com/2dumk52j
Sponsored by King County Best Starts for Kids. In partnership with the Seattle Public Library.
Youth Art Workshop: Self-Portraits, Zines, & Collage Art
Join Seattle Public Library & Peyvand for a youth art workshop focused on creating self-portraits and handmade paper booklets known as “zines” with collage art materials to brainstorm ideas for the new year.
Art supplies & materials provided * No experience required
RSVP at https://tinyurl.com/2dumk52j
Youth Art Workshop: Persian Winter Solstice (Shab-e Yalda)
Join Peyvand NPO & Seattle Public Library on Dec 22, 4–6 PM for a creative celebration of Shab-e Yalda — the Persian winter solstice festival marking the victory of light over darkness.
Art supplies & materials provided
* No experience required
Youth Art Workshop: Pin-Back Button Making
Pin-Back Button Making Youth Workshop
RSVP at https://tinyurl.com/2dumk52j
Sponsored by King County Best Starts for Kids. In partnership with the Seattle Public Library.
Dance Summer Camp
Join Seattle Public Library & Peyvand for a youth art workshop focused on creating self-portraits and handmade paper booklets known as “zines” with collage art materials to brainstorm ideas for the new year.
Art supplies & materials provided * No experience required
RSVP at https://tinyurl.com/2dumk52j
Youth Nowruz Celebration & Activities @ Newcastle
A Youth Empowerment Event
Nowruz, is an ancient celebration of nature’s rebirth, the first day of Spring. It is a time of renewal, joy, and community! 🌿
We invite you and your youth to celebrate with us through the cherished tradition of egg painting, symbolizing rebirth and new beginnings. Let your creativity shine as we decorate colorful eggs together, embracing the spirit of spring!
This is a free, youth event. Whether you're familiar with Nowruz or discovering it for the first time, we welcome you to join us in this vibrant celebration of culture, art, and togetherness.
Youth Empowerment Event: Nowruz Youth Storytelling at Lynnwood Library
Join us for a storytelling session at the Lynnwood Library!
We will share the story of Nowruz, an ancient secular holiday celebrating the first day of Spring by 300 million people across the globe.
We will have children art and culture activities following the storytelling session.
Youth Nowruz Celebration & Activities @ Bellevue Library
A Youth Empowerment Event
Nowruz, is an ancient celebration of nature’s rebirth, the first day of Spring. It is a time of renewal, joy, and community! 🌿
We invite you and your youth to celebrate with us through the cherished tradition of egg painting, symbolizing rebirth and new beginnings. Let your creativity shine as we decorate colorful eggs together, embracing the spirit of spring!
This is a free, youth event. Whether you're familiar with Nowruz or discovering it for the first time, we welcome you to join us in this vibrant celebration of culture, art, and togetherness.
Nowruz at the Mercer Island Library
Join us at Mercer Island Library to learn about Nowruz, the ancient celebration of first day of Spring.
Yalda for Kids: Storytelling & Art Making
Join KCLS & Peyvand Non-Profit Organization for a children’s storytelling and artmaking session that celebrates Shab-e Yalda (Yalda Night), a Persian holiday dating back thousands of years that welcomes the winter solstice & brighter days ahead triumphing light over darkness.
Youth Art Workshop: Mini Canvas Painting
Join our talented local artist, Kameh Saman, at our second community art workshop and experience an exciting painting session while you gain free instructions on creating your own masterpiece. All materials provided.
For ages 13+. This event is Free and open to those registered through Renton Highlands Library
In collaboration with the King County Library System
Camp Ayandeh
Summer Camps designed for Iranian Diaspora middle & high schoolers!
Camp Javan (for middle schoolers) and Camp Ayandeh (for high schoolers), are being held July 2024 at Whittier College in Whittier, CA. The beloved Camps focused on our diverse Iranian diaspora are run by Ayandeh, a non-partisan, non-religious, non-profit, committed to inclusivity and community growth.
Youth Nowruz Celebration & Activities @ Bellevue Library
A Youth Empowerment Event
Nowruz, is an ancient celebration of nature’s rebirth, the first day of Spring. It is a time of renewal, joy, and community! 🌿
Celebrate the joyous traditions of Nowruz (Persian New Year) and Easter with an egg decorating event. Explore different techniques of decorating Nowruz and Easter eggs. From vibrant colors to intricate designs, express your creativity!
Youth Nowruz Celebration & Activities @ Kirkland Library
A Youth Empowerment Event
Nowruz, is an ancient celebration of nature’s rebirth, the first day of Spring. It is a time of renewal, joy, and community! 🌿
Celebrate the joyous traditions of Nowruz (Persian New Year) and Easter with an egg decorating event. Explore different techniques of decorating Nowruz and Easter eggs. From vibrant colors to intricate designs, express your creativity!
Summer Art Camp
Join us this summer at Peyvand’s art camp with activities that include fun crafts, cartooning and drawing, canvas painting and more!
Call for Young Local Artists Talent Competition
Embrace your heritage and join us for an exciting talent competition hosted by Peyvand NPO at the Seattle Iranian Festival.