Madhubani Painting Masterclass - Two day online workshop by Bloom & Grow

Learn Madhubani paintings in the traditional authentic form with Master artist, Vidushini Prasad in a 2-day online class.

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.

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

Pallete, cloth & water container

Any black pen ( Waterproof)

Carbon paper

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

Payment Link: https://rzp.io/l/BGRXBE9

Note: Once you register you will be added to a whatsapp group for ease of communication with the steps to join in.

About Bloom and Grow:

Bloom & Grow facilitates artist-led art & craft workshops in studios and also, conducts art based corporate workshops across India.

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