Tree of Life - symbolizes togetherness and connects us to the earth.
Art creations by Artist Monali. *This is for reference. The workshop image is different.
Overview
'Kalpavriksha' - The Tree of Life appears in mythology, philosophy, religion and alludes to the interconnection of all life on our planet. Swirling branches reaching for the sky, and deep roots into the earth beneath, creates the connection between heaven and earth. Intricately decorated with animals, birds, peacocks and colorful flowers, the Tree of Life is a recurring theme in many folk arts of India, including Madhubani, Gond, Kalamkari or Warli.
Learn painting 'Tree of Life', in Kalamkari, an Indian folk art that dates back to 3000 BC, and later flourished in the 16th and 17th century Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. Kalamkari, which means Kalam ( Pen) and Kari (Craftsmanship) has been used for the art of storytelling by singers, musicians, and painters who used to travel to villages and used canvas paintings to depict stories of mythology and life.
Kalamkari - Tree of Life
We are pleased to announce 2 days workshop on painting 'Tree of Life', a symbol of growth, wisdom, strength and beauty in intricately colourful Kalamkari folk art. In this course you will learn Kalamkari painting techniques under the guidance of an expert artist.
Date: 27 - 28 February (Sat-Sun)
Time: 4:00 - 6:30 PM
Fee (2 Class): Rs. 1100
Online: Zoom Platform
1. Know Kalamkari origin and color scheme. 2. Learn Kalamkari Borders and Floral Motifs. 3. Paint intricate design of Kalamkari tree of life with branches twisting and twirling with vividly colorful flowers and leafs. 4. Decorate tree of life and surrounding with peacock, birds and animals.
* Fee is inclusive of taxes.
* Seats are limited to maintain small-group of participants to ensure personal attention from the trainer. Please book in advance.
Materials Required
- A4 ( 8 X 11 inch) size thick drawing paper (200 GSM or more)
- Acrylic Colors or Poster Color or Color Gel pen or Brush Pen( yellow, red, green, blue, purple of different colors).
- Black Pen/ Black Gel pen/ Black permanent fine tip marker pen - used for outlining. You can use microtip or pigment pen if you have.
- If you are using Acrylic paint - Set of Round Brush (size 0,1,2, 4/5/6). To color Background flat brush - 2 (size 6/5/4 and size 2/3). Pallet, water and rough cloth
- Pencil, scale, erasers.
- 2-3 rough drawing paper for practice.
If you do not have any color gel pen or acrylic available at home, you can just use black pen/ black gel pen and white paper to practice the art work.
About The Artist:
Monali Mohanty is founder of Rang which is specialized in Folk art work, hand painted customized home and office decor and utility products. She is based out of Mumbai and Biotechnologist by education. Art is her true calling, so she has been opted for a full-time career in promoting traditional and folk art forms of India. She has been teaching folk art for more than 5 years and is a highly appreciated teacher.