Rejuvenated with Madhubani Art
Shiva and Shakti: The Eternal Union
Shiva and Shakti: The Eternal Union
About the workshop
Create a beautiful "Shiva and Shakti: The Eternal Union" 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.
Shiva and Shakti: The Eternal Union: This colorful Madhubani painting shows the Shiv Pariwar, which means the divine family of Lord Shiva. In the center, Lord Shiva is shown sitting calmly in meditation, with a crescent moon on his head and the River Ganga flowing from his hair. Goddess Parvati sits beside him, wearing beautiful traditional designs, showing love, strength, and balance. Lord Ganesha and Lord Kartikeya are shown with their parents, completing the divine family and symbolizing wisdom and protection. The painting uses bright colors like blue, yellow, and red, which are common in the Bharni style of Madhubani art. The background is filled with symbols such as peacocks and fish that represent good luck, prosperity, and happiness. All the figures have almond-shaped eyes and fine outlines, which are special features of Madhubani painting from Bihar. A decorative geometric border surrounds the artwork, giving it a neat and sacred look. This painting is both a beautiful artwork and a meaningful way to learn about Indian culture and traditions.
In this 10-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: Shiva and Shakti: The Eternal Union
Dates: 19th to 30th Jan. 2026(Mon to Fri.)
Time: 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm IST
Duration: 10 sessions (10 Hours Approx.)
Original Price: ₹ 1800
Dates: 19th to 30th Jan. 2026(Mon to Fri.)
Time: 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm IST
Duration: 10 sessions (10 Hours Approx.)
Original Price: ₹ 1800
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 mythology in 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 customising them to the theme.
Module 2: Create the central motif of Shiv ji with a freehand drawing
Module 3: Create the motif of Parvati ji with a freehand drawing
Module 4: Create motifs of the Ganesh ji & Kartikeya Ji
Module 5: Create the motifs around the central and secondary motifs
Module 6: Detailing of the design around central and secondary motifs
Module 7: Drawing & detailing of peacocks
Module 8: Fill vibrant colours around the central motifs
Module 9: Fill vibrant colours around the central motifs
Module 10: Fill vibrant colours around the central and supporting motifs
Materials Needed
- Drawing Sheets / Chart Papers / Handmade paper 22*22 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,w 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 use 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: unknown
Duration
10 Hrs
Price
$ 21
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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