May 15 2023 to May 21 2023 9 a.m.

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Where

Rangoli - The Metro Art Center

Metro Station, Beside, Mahatma Gandhi Rd, Shivaji Nagar 560001

Event Description

Explore the magic and freedom of turning a poem into a painting. Understand how the Gods, Goddesses, subjects, or situations are all embedded into little shlokas. Experience how mural artists meditate on these ‘shlokas’ and translate their gist into lines and shapes onto the canvas. 7 Days workshop to get to know Kerala Mural Painting, a fading heritage art form. You don't have to be an artist. If you are keen to learn something timeless and beautiful, and patient enough to follow instructions, you can enjoy the workshop immensely. Many call it a way of meditating with lines and colours. In our previous workshops, we have had software engineers, air hostesses, architecture students, HR heads, homemakers, and bakers. You have never touched a paintbrush before? We have had many of you too in our workshops. If you still doubt your ability to draw, talk to us! We can tell you a few secret skills you have! What is Kerala Mural Art? (For the newcomers) Kerala Mural Painting is a heritage art form for storytelling. The artist takes a shloka, a poem, or a story situation and translates the gist into lines and shapes onto the wall or a canvas. In our 7-day workshop, we invite you to interact firsthand with this art form and get an in-depth experience.

Kerala Mural Art is considered to be a way of meditating with lines and colours. Irrespective of your background, it will be helpful for you in more than one way. Structure of the workshop Understanding the elements used in a Kerala Mural Painting. Drawing them with a pencil and then with a brush. Learning the colouring sequence and the rationale behind the same. Discovering the shading techniques. Exploring the history and context of this art form. Knowing how to use the elements in today’s context without compromising authenticity. Apart from the stories and theories, get your hands dirty by learning to draw and paint the traditional way of Kerala Mural Art! After all, what is a better way to preserve this heritage for future generations? Highlights: Hands-on training on drawing and painting, the mural way Explaining the Dhyana Shlokas Slide shows rare ancient paintings All materials provided Take home a finished piece of work that you made with your own hands! No comparison or competition Learn a new way of meditation that can be done by anyone.

Mentor Artist Shri. Satheesh Thayat learned this ancient art from the Kerala Mural Institute Guruvayoor. Currently, he is focusing on creating mural art and training interested people in his own art organisation near Calicut. It is a privilege to train under such an established artist with a modern outlook.

How much does it cost? The actual fee, including the materials, is INR 11,500. However, we are giving a few early bird seats and a buddy discount. The seats are limited, so it will be first come first serve basis.

Please register as soon as possible if you need the discount.

Questions? WhatsApp 8156895207