In this session, you will:

• Learn about Kalamkari artform
• Get introduced to the popular motifs
• Draw colorful Kalamkari peacock motifs and florals
• Learn to do detailing and add color to your composition
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About the Artform

Known to date back to around the 17th century, the artform of Kalamkari is practised in the states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. It is a style of intricate hand-painting on fabric using natural dyes in earthy tones and involves upto 23 meticulous steps. The name is derived from the word 'kalam', which means pen.

Flow of the Workshop

• Learn about Kalamkari artform
• Get introduced to the popular motifs
• Draw colorful Kalamkari peacock motifs and florals
• Learn to do detailing and add color to your composition

Who is this Workshop for?

• Anyone with an inclination towards ancient Indian artforms can participate.
• If you're interested to learn Kalamkari, this workshop is for you.
• Anyone who is 18 years and above can join.

About the Artist

Astha Bhatnagar

@rangsang.with.astha

She is a trained graphic designer with immense experience in the field of advertising and is now into traditional artforms. She creates beautiful Kalamkari motifs and gives her own improvisation & creativity, and makes stunning handcrafted decor items.

Materials Required

• Any non-glossy plate or Round MDF board
• Keep the plate or MDF board ready by applying a base coat of white acylic paint.
• Acrylic paints
• Round brushes - numbers 00, 0, 1, 3, 6, and 8
• Pencil, eraser and rough sheets of paper
• Your smile and enthusiasm!

Fall in love with this traditional and timeless artform!

Further Prospects and Application of What you will be Learning

Using the techniques of the art and the motifs, you can showcase your skills further by revamping trays, boxes, pieces of fabric and any other surface. You can also continue painting on paper to make pieces of wall decor for your home.