Rejuvenated with Madhubani Art
Celebrating Women’s Roles through Madhubani Art
Celebrating Women’s Roles through Madhubani Art
About the workshop
Create a beautiful "Celebrating Women’s Roles through Madhubani Art " in Madhubani painting. Learn from our native master artist, Ms. Hema Devi, a national award-winning artist from Bihar. She will teach the techniques and motifs of the art form and help you create a beautiful painting characterized by its bold colours and intricate designs.
Madhubani Painting - Madhubani painting, originating from Bihar, India, is a traditional folk art known for its vibrant colors and intricate patterns. Artists use natural dyes and depict Hindu mythology, nature, and daily life scenes. The paintings often feature bold outlines and geometric shapes, creating a unique and visually striking style. Madhubani art has gained international recognition for its cultural richness and storytelling through vivid visuals.
Celebrating Women’s Roles through Madhubani Art: The work meticulously details a scene of traditional household work and cooperative domestic life among three women. Characteristically, the composition employs the Madhubani style's vibrant color palette, bold outlines, and intricate geometric and floral patterns. The scene focuses on various stages of grain processing. One figure is seated, utilizing a manual grindstone (known locally as a jaanta) operated with her feet, a demanding and fundamental rural task. A second woman holds a winnowing basket (soop) to clean and separate chaff from the grain. The third, standing figure appears to be engaged in an ancillary task, possibly holding a utensil or pestle related to food preparation. The artwork's densely decorated borders and the inclusion of stylized foliage provide a rich contextual frame. Ultimately, the piece serves as a cultural document, illustrating the daily labor, interdependence, and resilience inherent in the domestic sphere of traditional rural Indian life.
In this 6-day workshop, create your masterpiece while 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 the motifs, techniques, and history of this ancient art form. Sign up for the workshop today!
Theme: Celebrating Women’s Roles through Madhubani Art
Dates: 8th to 13th Dec (Mon to Sat.)
Time: 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm IST
Duration: 6 sessions (6 Hours Approx.)
Original Price: ₹ 1000
Dates: 8th to 13th Dec (Mon to Sat.)
Time: 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm IST
Duration: 6 sessions (6 Hours Approx.)
Original Price: ₹ 1000
Learning Objectives and Modules
Learn the intricate design and techniques of Madhubani paintings along with live artist interaction. Also, learn the importance and relevance of the Madhubani painting, the folk stories behind the paintings, and their relevance in modern times.
What we will learn :
- To learn the importance of Madhubani Painting.
- To learn how to do Bharni Painting.
- How to retain proportion and symmetry in a freehand.
- Learn intricate colouring and how to use complementary colours
Module Details
Module 1: Drawing borders and customizing them to the theme.
Module 2: Create the central motif with a free-hand drawing
Module 3: Create secondary motifs of the Background
Module 4: Create the Tree around central motifs
Module 5: Fill vibrant colors in the border
Module 6: Fill vibrant colors in and add finishing touches
Materials Needed
- Drawing Sheets / Chart Papers / Handmade paper 15*15 inches
- Pencils / Eraser / Sharpener
- Medium for cloth
- Colors (Fabric / Acrylic, etc.) and Brushes (0 / 1 / 2 / 3 Number)
- Rough Cloth
- Water
About the Master Artist
Catterfly National Awardee artist for Madhubani Art, Mrs. Hema Devi comes from a family of Madhubani artists. Her mother Leela Devi and mother-in-law Subhadhra Devi are also national award winners. Apart from practicing the craft, she also teaches students the techniques of paper mache and Madhubani Art.
Know more - About the Artist
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.
Credit of the Reference Picture: Hema Devi
Duration
6 Hrs
Price
$ 11
Offer on Pre-recorded workshops
Use the code "CATTERFLY30" during checkout to enjoy a fantastic 30% off on Pre-recorded workshops.
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She Is On A Winning Spree With Her Bold Madhubani
Meet multiple award-winning artist and fantastic teacher Hema Devi who talks to Catterfly CEO Nithin Pradhan about her life, art and future plans. -
Structured Art Learning: Mastering Madhubani with Catterfly
Learning Madhubani art isn’t just about painting—it’s about developing a deep artistic skillset step by step. At Catterfly, the journey is designed with clarity, structure, and creativity at its heart, guiding learners from the basics to storytelling mastery.
