Attukal Amma – The Supreme Mother

About the Workshop

Name: Attukal Amma – The Supreme Mother
Start: 2026-12-27T18:30:00.000Z
Location: Kerala

Create a traditional-style Kerala Mural painting of ‘Attukal Amma – The Supreme Mother ’ with master native artist Mr. Saju M.P

🎨 Creating a Traditional Kerala Mural Painting: A Step-by-Step Guide:

Mr. Saju M.P. will guide you through the process of creating this mesmerizing painting in the traditional Kerala mural art form, using the Thalam (proportional measurement system) and conventional motifs, detailing the techniques from start to finish on canvas.

This workshop provides a complete, step-by-step immersion into the authentic methods of this ancient art.

Attukal Amma – The Supreme Mother: This Kerala mural painting depicts Attukal Bhagavathy, a highly revered form of the Divine Mother worshipped at the Attukal Bhagavathy Temple in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. The goddess is portrayed with multiple arms holding sacred objects that symbolize her divine power, protection, and ability to overcome evil. Her elaborate crown, traditional jewellery, and serene facial expression reflect her divine beauty and spiritual grace. The small blue figure seated near her feet adds a distinctive element to the composition and enhances its mythological character. The rich shades of red, orange, gold, and green create a vibrant and auspicious atmosphere. The intricate ornamental patterns, symmetrical arrangement, and detailed outlines showcase the beauty of traditional Kerala mural art. Overall, the painting celebrates the power, compassion, and protective blessings of Attukal Bhagavathy, inspiring devotion and faith among her followers.

In this 3-week workshop, create your masterpiece, learning the techniques and history of this beautiful art form. You can attend live Zoom sessions where you interact with the master artist and other participants, learning not only the art form in depth but also more about the culture of the region. A structured classroom with step-wise instructions, pictures, and recorded videos will be available after the session on Google Classroom

This is a great opportunity to learn this ancient art form's motifs, techniques, and history. Sign up for the workshop today!

Theme: Attukal Amma – The Supreme Mother
Dates: 4th Jan to 22nd jan 2027
Time: 2:00 PM to 3:15 PM IST (Mon to Fri.)
Duration: 15 sessions (18 Hours Approx)
Original Price: ₹ 4000

Materials Needed

Material Needed:
-16*25 Inches Thick Paper/Canvas
- Pencils / Eraser / Sharpener
- Black Color Pen / Thin Marker
- Acrylic Colors - Indian red, Scarlet Lake, Vermilion hue, Pression blue, Black, White, Yellow ochre, Permanent yellow medium, Sap green, Olive green, Burnt umber, Burnt Sienna
- Long Hair Brushes: 000, 2, 5,4,6,8
- Pallet
- Bowl of Water
- Old Cloth

About the Master Artist

Mr. Saju. M.P. comes from a lineage of Kerala Mural artists. His work can be seen in the temples (Guruvayoor) and churches of Kerala. He is also actively involved in the restoration work of Kerala Murals to preserve this heritage art.

Image Source and Disclaimers

Disclaimer for the art workshop:

The artist will make the painting in the standard size, and it is recommended to use the same size. However, participants may choose other sizes as per their convenience and seek artist guidance in live sessions to manage the artwork in their chosen size of canvas.
Artist typically the brushes at their convenience as they have years of experience. Participants may choose the brush size as per their convenience and level of expertise, and seek artist guidance in the live sessions.
Artists use the sample image as a reference image for teaching purposes only. They typically provide their interpretation and variations to make a unique artwork. Sample image is not copied as it is, and Catterfly provides the due credit to the original artist (wherever available) in our marketing communications.

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