In this session, you will:

• Get an overview of Madhubani artform 
• Learn the basics of Madhubani painting 
• Learn intricate patterns and motifs 
• Compose an artwork with Madhubani elephants in Bharni style

About the Artform

Madhubani Art is a style of Indian painting, practiced in the Mithila region of Bihar, India. This painting is done with a variety of tools, including fingers, twigs, brushes, nib-pens, and matchsticks using natural dyes and pigments. It is characterised by its eye-catching geometrical patterns.

Flow of the Workshop

Day 1

• Basic of sign and design
• Popular Borders
• Different Elephant designs
• Drawing a pair of elephants with tree in background

Day 2

• Colour wheel
• Finishing your composition
• Balancing Bharni and Katchini in the artwork
• Techniques of adding colours in the artwork

Who is this Workshop for?

• Anyone with an inclination towards ancient Indian artforms can participate.
• If you're interested to learn Madhubani, this workshop is for you.
• The workshop is beginner-friendly (Age 14+)

About the Artist

Kavita Das

@mithila_palette 

Hailing from Mithila, she is a Madhubani and Watercolor artist by passion. She has mastered the art form from her ancestors who have been practicing it for many generations. She is a graduate from NIFT New Delhi and is a Visual Merchandiser by profession.

Materials Required

• A3 size paper
• Pencil, scale, eraser
• 0.3mm Black Pen /Fineliner
• Round brushes (preferably 2,6,10)
• Basic set of colours (Acrylic/Gouache/Poster)

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 coasters, trays, pieces of fabric and any other surface. You can also continue painting on paper to make pieces of wall decor for your home.