The first thing that comes to your mind is ” oh I would love to learn Kerala mural but am not good at drawing”
WHAT IS KERALA MURAL PAINTING?
Kerala mural is an ancient traditional art form established after independence particularly in Kerala. The mural stories are derived from the purana which depict the story of god and goddess. Kerala mural painting is not only seen on temple walls you can also see it on the walls of ancient Christian churches.
WHAT YOU LEARN?
1. A short note on kerala mural painting
2. The basic drawing techniques
3. The colour study
4. The blending and combinations
5. Outlining
Materials needed –
1. Seven Acrylic colour ( yellow ocher, scarlet red, burntsienna, black,white, sap green, and phthalo blue)
2. Yellow carbon sheet ( for tracing)
3. A canvas ( size – A4)
4. Three brushes – 0.4 round thin brush, a flat brush ( any size) 10 round brush ( note – brush size 10)
5. A palette
6. Waste cloth
Date: 18th and 19th July
Day: Saturday and Sunday
Time: 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm (IST)
Venue: Online Session on Zoom
Fee: Rs 1000 per person (Inclusive of GST and convenience charges)
Note :
– We don’t use natural dyes, we use only acrylic colours.
– Once you are registered, participants will be added to whatsapp group, for ease in communication with the steps to join in.
KERALA MURAL PAINTING – 2 Day Beginners Workshop in Bangalore
Helloo Bangalore art lovers! Are you looking forward to learn something very interesting then here you go!
A small note about the workshop:
1. You will be provided with a printed mural canvas of A4 size.
2. We will be using acrylic colours not natural dye.
WHAT YOU LEARN?
1. The origin and process of Kerala mural painting.
2. Understanding the application of colours.
3. Various painting techniques.
4. Color blending and outlining.
5. In a two day class you will have a clear understanding of how a Kerala mural painting is done.
Take Away: A gorgeous mural painting on A4 canvas size created by yourself.
Date: 14th and 15th March, 2020
Days: Saturday and Sunday
Time: 2 pm to 6 pm
Fee: Rs 3600 per person for both days (includes all materials)
Booking fee: Rs 500 per person for both days (Balance of Rs 3100 to be paid at venue)
Venue: Bloom and Grow, Koramangala.
Note: Participants need to register by paying the booking amount and balance at the venue. Alternatively, you can pay full fees online. Please note DO NOT pay both booking fees and full fees.
Pichwai Art – Weekend Workshop for Beginners in Bangalore
Pichwai is a style of painting that originated over 400 years ago in Rajasthan. Intricate and visually stunning, these paintings are made in cloth and paper, depicting tales from Lord Krishna’s life. In this workshop, have fun creating a unique composition of painted lotuses, leaves and Pichwai cows by learning the following
– basic Pichwai patterns
– how to compose the painting
– how to use colours
All material will be provided in the workshop
Take away: a gorgeous hand painted Pichwai on A4 handmade paper
Date – 21st March, 2020
Day – Saturday
Time – 10:30 am – 3:30 pm
Fees – Rs 2000 per person (Includes materials)
Booking – Rs 500 per person (Balance of Rs 1500 to be paid at venue)
Venue – Bloom and Grow, Koramangala
Note: Participants need to register by paying the booking amount and balance at the venue. Alternatively, you can pay full fees online. Please note DO NOT pay both booking fees and full fees.
Bloom & Grow is conducting a 5-day art program that includes an introduction to Indian folk as well as contemporary art forms.
The five-day program is designed for beginners and the following will be included:
1. Day 1 – Gond Art on Pots/Canvas
Participants will learn Gond art form and its different methods will be explained in detail. Get familiar with Gond as an art form. Learn about its story, grammar, colors, and special characteristics. The day will be about doing pretty pots with the Gond Art. Participants may also choose to do the art form on canvas.
2. Day 2 – Lippan Art
Mud and Mirror work (also known as Lippan Kaam) is a traditional craft of Kutch, Gujarat. Learn to work with clay and mirrors on canvas and create a beautiful art piece. What more, one can also do walls in Lippan.
3. Day 3 – Bottle Painting with Neon Colors
Learn to paint glass bottles with bright neon colors and use them as beautiful home deco
4. Day 4 – Impasto Painting
Impasto is a technique used in painting, where the paint is laid on an area of the surface in very thick layers so that brush or painting-knife strokes are visible. When dry, impasto provides texture. Layer up a canvas with vibrant tube paints, and use a brush to make your artwork pop.
5. Day 5 – Woodcut
Woodcut is among the oldest printmaking techniques and continues to be a strong graphic tradition today. This workshop will introduce you to the tools and methods needed to allow you to carve your own block and print from your own relief woodblocks. You will explore carving techniques to obtain a range of texture, depth, and dramatic contrast to create strong visual statements in your artwork.
Participants will do woodcut on 2 coasters.
The art program is open to anyone who loves to learn and create and is over 10 years of age.
Day & Date: Monday, 27th May to Friday, 31st May
Time: 10.30 am -1.00 pm
Fee: Rs 3500 for all 5 days (includes all material)
Rs 1000 per day (in case only attending 1/2/3 days)
Venue: Bloom & Grow, Koramangala
Gond Art – A Two-day workshop celebrating Folk Arts of India
Gond Art, a traditional folk art of the Gond community, is a mystical art form that is created by putting together dots and lines. The GOND paintings are an offering in the workship of nature and a mode of seeking protection and warding evil from the house. The Gond community is one of India’s largest indigenous communities and their art is the expression of their everyday quest of life.
– Introduction to the tribal GOND ART
– Fundamentals of GOND
– The creation of fine lines, dots & dashes
– Participants will work on an A3 sized canvas with acrylic colors
Come bare hands and go with a piece of art and one-of-a-kind experience. Everything you learn at the 7 hours workshop will be techniques you can repeat at home.
Day & Date – Saturday, March 10th & Sunday, March 11th
Time – 2.30pm -6.30pm
Fee – Rs 4000 (includes all material costs and taxes)
Venue – Bloom & Grow, Koramangala
