Knife Painting by Bloom and Grow in association with Arth by Kshama
Learn the Palette knife painting techniques using acrylics to create a beautiful 3-dimensional textured effect. Palette knife painting involves thick color application using knives
In this workshop, paint an Elegant Bouquet. Create textures on your canvas with this diverse tool. You can use flat brushes if you do not have palette knives.
Alcohol Ink Painting – Online Workshop for Beginners
Alcohol ink is an impressionistic medium. This medium is a current rage amongst artist due to its highly pigmented colors that are transparent and extremely vibrant that on drying give a wispy effect. Alcohol inks are widely used to create flowing abstract art, mixed media projects, landscapes, resin projects etc. They can be used on multiple surfaces mostly which includes non porous surfaces like glossy paper, glass, ceramic etc.
In this workshop, we shall run through the various techniques of painting with alcohol inks and create our own abstract art on yupo paper and ceramics.
What is One stroke painting?
One stroke painting is an art technique in which you can make beautiful paintings in one stroke. You can achieve shading, highlighting, and blending in a single stroke movement. This technique add more depth and realism in paintings and can be used on a variety of different surfaces such as glass, canvas, wood, paper, fabric etc.
What are the basic materials required for the workshop?
– Canvas board OR canvas pad: OR Thick drawing sheet/ chart paper (over 250 GSM and above) – Recommended size for the final project is 8 by 10 inches
–Acrylic paints (Recommended colors: White, Olive Green, Napkes Yellow, Indian Red, Teal Blue. However, feel free to use whatever acrylic colors you may have)
–Flat brush no. 5/6/7
–Thin round brush No. 0/1/2/3 – Print papers A
– Other supplies such as Water, spare cloth, sponge/dabber, mixing plate/palette
No prior experience/ artistic experience required!
Participants will practice various brush loading and painting techniques before doing a composition.
Video will be provided post the workshop for view for a limited period.
About the Artist:
Nirupama Chirmade is a Bangalore-based One Stroke Painting Technique artist. She learnt this art in US. Her love for Nature was how she began paintings. Flowers and Leaves using acrylic colours. The beauty in one stroke she says is When she see real flowers, she thinks of ways to paint it using One Stroke technique.
Day & Date: Sunday, 18th October
Timings: 5 pm to 7 pm
Venue: Online Session on Zoom
Fee: Rs 800 per person (Inclusive of GST and convenience charges)
We are going to ditch the brushes and paint with our fingers. Feel more connected with your canvas and paints. Watch your paintings flourish with life when you follow simple finger painting techniques that let the paint do the work.
Get your fingers in paint and create your masterpiece. So take an art break with us and have a little fun time!
Madhubani Painting Masterclass – Two day online workshop
Learn Madhubani paintings in the traditional authentic form with Master artist, Vidushini Prasad in a 2-day online class.
About Madhubani: Madhubani Painting originated from Madhubani district of Mithila region of Bihar. The paintings are drawn in accordance with a fixed theme and accordingly, symbols, lines, patterns are drawn. These paintings mostly depict nature and religious motifs and the themes generally depict deities, nature, fishes, peacock etc. Natural objects like the sun, the moon, and the religious plants like tulsi are also widely painted. The paintings can be done on handmade paper, canvas, dupattas, stoles etc.
About the workshop: Get introduced to the Madhubani art form and learn various styles of this folk art- Bharani and Kachani styles. Learn about its story, grammar, colors, motifs, and special characteristics. We will be learning Madhubani patterns and then make an art form in the workshop. Madhubani paintings are preferably made on handmade paper. However, you may use a thick drawing sheet for this workshop. Keep acrylic colors and brushes handy and you are good to start your journey with Madhubani. You will be given design options to choose from.
Materials needed –
Acrylic colours
Paint brushes no 2 & 3
Thick paper
Pencil, Eraser, Ruler
Carbon paper
Palette, Cloth & Water Container.
Any Black Pen ( Waterproof)
About the Trainer:
Vidushini Prasad is a Bengaluru-based Madhubani (Mithila) artist whose roots are in Bihar, the state where Madhubani paintings originated. She has been teaching the art for several years and is an empaneled artist of Ministry of Textile, Govt. of India.
Vidushini’s work has been exhibited at several Art Galleries including Renaissance Art Gallery (Bangalore), David Hall Art Gallery, Fort Kochi, Eka Lifestyle, Bangalore, Genesis Art Gallerie.
Some of Vidushini’s exclusive work are also available on Novica, a National Geographic partner site, which connects Artisans to a global marketplace of socially conscious customers. Print version of some of her work in form of various products are also available on FineArtAmerica, a platform that has revolutionized the way that artwork is bought and sold around the world.
Vidushini Prasad has authored a book on Madhubani Art which is a ready reference of art forms and how they are done, sold, exported and marketed abroad. Her painting ‘A Celebration of Life’ was chosen as the theme image for the Lok Sangeet Sammelan, organised by India Habitat Center in August 2015
Date: 4th and 5th July, 2020
Day: Saturday and Sunday
Time: 3 pm to 5 pm (IST)
Fee: Rs 1300 per person (Inclusive of GST and convenience charges)
Venue: Online session on zoom
Impasto is a technique of applying thick and dramatic strokes of paint on canvas. It adds a textural dimension to the canvas whilst the paint stands out from the surface. The textures get accentuated with the use of a palette knife.
Materials required:
Canvas board ORcanvas pad OR Thick drawing sheet – Recommended size: 8×10 inches/ 10×12 inches
Day & Date: Saturday, 10th April
Time: 4 pm to 6.30 pm (IST)
Fees: Rs 850 per person (Inclusive of GST and convenience charges)
Venue: Online class on Zoom
Note: You will be added to a WhatsApp group for ease of communication with the steps to join in a day prior to the workshop.
Mandala Muse is a mandala pen art workshop facilitated by Vedha Sreeram. Mandalas are created with simple patterns and shapes starting from a centre point, mostly in circular form. Mandala means “Circle” in Sanskrit and it is a spiritual symbol in many religions.
Mandalas are not just an artform but they serve as an aid to meditation and help to focus attention and improve concentration. That is why it is called as a meditative art.
So come over, enroll in the Mandala muse workshop, experience the beauty of Mandala, create your own appealing artwork and feel the effect it has on your mind! All material required for the workshop will be explained in detail which is sure to keep you encouraged to stay in touch with this beautiful art form even beyond the workshop.
No prior knowledge of art is required. This is a beginner friendly workshop.
Materials required:
– A drawing sheet of your choice A4 size
(Drawing book/Sketch book or any thick art sheet)
– Pencil, Eraser & Sharpener
– Scale (preferably 1 feet scale)
– Compass
– Protractor (or) Procircle
– Black Pigment pen/Fine liner pen or Black gel pen
– 1 or 2 rough sheets
– Brush pens (optional and only if you want to add colour)
Day & Date: Saturday, 6th June
Time: 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm (IST)
Venue: Online Session on Zoom
Fee: Rs 600 per person (Inclusive of GST and convenience charges)
Food Illustration with Hemali Mehta (Online-live Session)
Do you love food? Want to capture amazing delicacies in your hand-drawn sketches this summer? Then this workshop is for you.
Food illustration food sketching is a great way to record your connection with food. This is a two hour workshop, where you’ll learn and sketch croissant and other dessert.
You will:
– Learn the value of having a time limit!
– Practice capturing a scene with minimal drawing and instead use a beautiful wash of paint and ink pens.
– Learn what to put in and what to leave out!
– Learn about focal points and composition, colour and more.
Materials required:
– Watercolors
– Pens (black), water resistant recommended
– A4 papers for practice
– A5 watercolor paper or a thick white paper
– Pencil and eraser
– Water container and old kitchen towel
Date: 2nd May, 2020 Day: Saturday Time: 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm (IST) Fee: Rs 500 per person (Inclusive of GST and convenience charges)
Learn Travel Sketching in Watercolours with Hemali Mehta – Two day online session
Do you want to capture your travel experiences in hand-drawn sketches in this quarantine period ? Then this workshop is for you.
Course overview
Travel sketching or holiday sketching is a great way to record your travel experiences. You can sketch on the spot or bring your travel photos to life with sketches. In this fun 2 day class learn the tips, tricks and secrets of travel sketching with popular watercolour tutor Hemali Mehta. Keep your favourite travel photos/postcards for reference or use Hemali’s reference material.
What will you learn :
Learn the value of having a time limit!
Practice capturing a scene with minimal drawing and instead use a beautiful wash of paint
Learn what to put in and what to leave out!
Learn about focal points and composition, colour and more
Materials
Watercolour cakes or colour pencils
A4 drawing sheets/ watercolour papers
Watercolour palette / a plate
Watercolour Brushes.
Pencils and black pens
Old tea towel or hand towel or paper towels
Age: 12 years + above
Date: 5th and 6th September, 2020
Day: Saturday and Sunday
Time: 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm (IST)
Venue: Online session on zoom
Fee: Rs 800 per person (for both days) (Inclusive of GST and convenience charges)
Bloom and grow is back with an Acrylic Painting art session with Kshama from Arth by Kshama.
What you need –
A drawing book preferably A3 size or a thick paper
Pencil & Eraser
Acrylic paints (whatever colours you have)
Paint brush if you have one, else we can use our fingers
Sponge/ cotton /cotton bud
Water
Paper napkin/ rag
Water pallette or empty container
(Do not stress about the materials. Bring in what you have and just enjoy art as a process)
Date – 29 March, 2020
Day – Sunday
Time – 5:00 pm to 5:45 pm
Age – 6 years plus (Adults can do an artwork too)
Link to join –https://zoom.us/j/954725811
To stay updated with the online art sessions pls ping us on whatsapp on 9900052747/7259280949
Landscape Oil Painting – Two-day Online Workshop with Eyamuna
Join in for a landscapes oil painting online workshop for beginners and intermediates. Learn oil painting art and make an Impressive artwork. This is an exciting workshop for creative minds.
In this workshop, you will learn:
Tips on how to start painting landscapes with oil paints.
Learn all basics of oil painting.
Practical applications of techniques for different landscape paintings: Water Reflections and Trees, rocks & skies.
Brushstroke techniques.
Sealing the art and preserving.
You will learn each step hands-on how to draw and use paints.
Lessons on mixing and matching colors from a limited palette.
Instructions for framing.
Materials Required:
– Primed Canvas (board of size 10*12)
– Brushes – sable or hog hair or oil painting brushes (Preferably Flat hair brushes #2, #4, #6 and Round hair brushes #1,#3,#5 )
– Oil paints
– Linseed oil (have it in small container)
– Turpentine (Have it in medium sized container to wash the brushes)
– Newspapers/ Tissues
– Rag cloth and Pencil
– Palette
Book your slots now to get valuable information about materials, colour mixing and to have productive sessions. Exploring is what all it matters!
Date: 27th and 28th June, 2020
Day: Saturday and Sunday
Time: 5 pm to 7 pm (IST)
Fee: Rs 800 per person (Inclusive of GST and convenience charges)
Venue: Online session on zoom
Sculpture painting combines elements from sculpture as well as painting to create stunning volumetric paintings using a one smear- one element principle. In this workshop, you will learn how to create the elements of the a Peony! Complete a panel with various elements such as full bloom flowers, half blooms, buds and leaves.
Lunch and All materials required for the class will be provided.
Learn from Vidya- a Certified instructor of Evgenia Ermilova School of Sculpture Painting.
No prior experience is required.
Take Away: A project made by you and Certificate of participation from Evgenia Ermilova school of sculpture painting.
Date: 14th March, 2020 Day: Saturday Time: 10 am to 6 pm Fee: Rs 8500 per person (Includes materials) Booking Fee: Rs 500 per person (Balance amount of Rs 8000 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.
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.
Oil Portrait Painting Workshop for Beginners in Bangalore
Join us in this workshop to paint a portrait using oil colors. Participants will learn how to start from a photograph and paint it using oil colors and also improve upon their overall approach to painting portraits with an emphasis on rich, harmonious color.
What will you learn?
• Key aspects of portraiture.
• Understanding and idealization of facial features.
• Fundamentals of oil painting.
• Learn the steps to handle oil paints.
• Principles of color, composition, and perspective.
• Techniques of creating special color effects using oil paints.
This is a very systematic course aimed at beginners and intermediates who love to use colors.
Date: 22nd March, 2020
Day: Sunday
Time: 1:30 pm to 6:30 pm
Fees: Rs 1700 (Inclusive of all materials)
Booking Fee: Rs 500 (Balance amount of Rs 1200 to be paid at venue)
Venue: Bloom and Grow, Koramangala
Note: Participants need to bring one black and white print out and one colour print out of A4 size of the portrait you would like to make.
