Rejuvenated with Madhubani Art
Harmony Between Humans and Nature
Harmony Between Humans and Nature
About the workshop
Create a beautiful "Harmony Between Humans and Nature " 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.
Harmony Between Humans and Nature: This Madhubani painting beautifully portrays a scene from traditional rural life, centered around the sacred cow and everyday village activities. Hema ji will use intricate circular patterns and fine line work to decorate the cow, tree, and human figures in the classic Mithila style. The woman milking the cow symbolizes care, nourishment, and the close bond between humans and animals in Indian culture. Another figure carrying pots on the head reflects the daily responsibilities and graceful lifestyle of village women. The large tree spreading across the upper part of the painting represents protection, fertility, and harmony with nature. The limited use of earthy colors like black, red, orange, and white gives the artwork a traditional and balanced folk-art appearance. This painting celebrates simplicity, cultural traditions, and the peaceful rhythm of rural life through the rich visual language of Madhubani art.
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: Harmony Between Humans and Nature
Dates: 20th to 25th July (Mon to Sat.)
Time: 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm IST
Duration: 6 sessions (6 Hours Approx.)
Original Price: ₹ 1000
Dates: 20th to 25th July (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 nature in Madhubani Painting.
- To learn how to do Kachni and 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 customising them to the theme.
Module 2: Drawing and detailing of the central motif of the cow
Module 3: Drawing and detailing of the human motifs
Module 4: Drawing and detailing of the tree
Module 5: Drawing and detailing of the tree continues
Module 6: Fill vibrant colours around the central motifs
Materials Needed
- Drawing Sheets / Chart Papers / Handmade paper A2 size
- 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 due credit to the original artist (wherever available) in our marketing communications.
Credit for the reference image: Chandrakala Devi
Duration
6 Hrs
Price
₹ 1000
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