Tana Bana

Saturday Family Art workshop

Date: 6th August 2024

Time: 4pm to 6pm

Location: KNMA Saket

National Handloom Day honours the skilled handloom weavers of India and their significant contribution to the country's culture and economy.

Weave your way into the rich textile heritage of India with a special workshop at KNMA Saket led by fiber artist Shalini Mithal, this workshop will introduce you to the art of weaving using a variety of materials, including cotton threads, wool, and fabric strips.

What will you gain:

●     Discover the basics of weaving

●     Master different weaving techniques

●     Explore using a variety of materials

●     Leave the workshop with a one-of-a-kind woven wall art piece you created!

This workshop is a perfect way to learn about this traditional art form and make your own distinctive wall art.

Artist Bio

Shalini Mithal, a fibre art facilitator and practitioner, embarked on a conscious journey into the world of fibre arts in 2018. Transitioning from class room teaching to hosting workshops in crochet, macrame and embroidery marked the beginning of her exploration. Founding Knots and Crosses, she aimed to build a supportive community for fibre art enthusiasts. The onset of Covid year affirmed her belief in the therapeutic nature of art, especially handwork, as she witnessed individuals finding solace in its repetitive meditative motions.

Driven by curiosity and a thirst for growth, Shalini delves into different techniques and materials, including free form crochet, micro/macro macrame and embroidery on paper. Her latest venture involves combining paper twine with fibre art techniques, expanding her artistic horizons further. Her paper twine macrame installation at ‘On Paper Of Paper’ exhibition, curated by origami artist Ankon Mitra, which was a part of the India Design 2024 expo, was much appreciated.