About the Workshop:

In this workshop, you will learn how to create shimmering colors using natural ingredients.

Our experienced master artist Mohan Prajapati will guide you through the process step-by-step, starting with an introduction to the gold and silver color making. You'll learn about the properties of various plants and minerals, and how to create beautiful gold and silver hues using foil that we will be working with in the workshop.

Next, you'll learn how to prepare your materials and mix them together to create your desired shade of gold or silver. You'll be amazed at the range of colors you can achieve with just a few simple ingredients!

The workshop will entail one class of two hours for beginners and will conducted over Zoom - adults or children above 12 years can join.

Key Takeaways:

Natural colour making process

What will I get in my Art Kit?

Gold 

Silver

Brushes

Gum

Miniature-paintings

Gracious strokes artfully done with a single haired brush, marks the detailing in the renowned Miniature paintings.

The genesis of the Mughal miniature painting is said to be one of the pivotal points of visual history of India. An extravagant and striking fusion of the Indian style, whose roots that go back to the 6th and 7th Centuries BCE, and the Safavid style of the Persian school gave birth to the Mughal School of miniature painting. Under the patronage of Mughal emperors like Akbar and Jahangir, miniature art became the primary mode of historical archiving. The visual splendour of courtly scenes, historic wars, secret trysts of lovers, tales from mythology, and much more were captured in detail by the many schools of miniature painting throughout India.

An intricacy so fine that the painting cannot be viewed alone with naked eyes and needs magnifying glass to view the details. The vibrancy of the paintings were brought out by natural colours from indigo, precious stones, shells, pearls, real gold and silver.

Towards the end of the 18th century, Mughal miniatures started losing their sheen with the loss of genuine patrons for the delicate artform. Yet, till date the schools of miniature painting continue to pass the traditional skills on, with Rajasthan holding on strongly to the artistic legacy of the Mughal miniature paintings.

• Live via Zoom

Sat, April 22 2023, 10:30 AM (IST)

• Beginner To Intermediate
• Materials Included
• Hindi/English (Our Community Manager is present to Help Live Translate)
• Lifetime Access to Our Learner's Community
• Certificate Upon Completion