Rejuvenated with Madhubani Art
Nature’s Dance in Madhubani Art
Nature’s Dance in Madhubani Art
About the workshop
Create a beautiful "Nature’s Dance in 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.
Nature’s Dance in Madhubani Art: The artwork portrays three stylized birds perched on flowering branches, each nestled among thick, intricately patterned leaves. The birds are richly decorated with brightly colored geometric patterns, typical of Madhubani’s visual language. At the center of each section, floral motifs resembling blooming lotus or tree flowers add symmetry and spiritual symbolism, possibly representing life, growth, or fertility. The repeated curvilinear vines and rhythmic use of red fruit enhance the composition’s flow and unity. The dense foliage, outlined in black with fine cross-hatching, gives the piece a sense of abundance and movement. This painting beautifully celebrates the interconnectedness of nature and life, a recurring theme in Mithila tradition.
In this 5-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: Nature’s Dance in Madhubani Art
Dates: 15th to 19th August 2025(Mon to Fri.)
Time: 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm IST
Duration: 5 sessions (5Hours Approx.)
Original Price: ₹ 900
Dates: 15th to 19th August 2025(Mon to Fri.)
Time: 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm IST
Duration: 5 sessions (5Hours Approx.)
Original Price: ₹ 900
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 trees in our lives and Madhubani Painting.
- To learn the technique of Madhubani 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 of the Tree with a freehand drawing
Module 3: Create secondary motifs of the Background
Module 4: Detailing of the design around central and secondary motifs
Module 5: Fill vibrant colors in the border and add finishing touches
Materials Needed
- Some Colored Drawing Sheets / Chart Papers / 8*20 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
5 Hrs
Price
$ 10
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.
