WHAT YOU GET:
- Unlimited access to 15 hours recordings of already concluded LIVE workshop
- PDFs of pictures and materials shared during the workshop
- Online support for feedback and queries to help you complete the artwork
- Access to FOLK community, an enthusiastic and supportive group of art lovers. You also get access to 'Members Only' exclusive offers and launches
ABOUT THE ARTFORM
Mata ni Pachedi means “behind the Mother Goddess” in Gujarati. Pachedi is a religious textile folk art. It is also known as the Kalamkari of Gujarat, given the similarity of technique. It features the Mother Goddess and her stories at the center, the remaining cloth is then filled with images of devotees along with flora and fauna.
WHAT WE LEARN
In this intensive workshop, we learn 10 different forms of goddess or Mata swaroops namely Bahuchar Ma, Khodiyar Ma, Vishat Ma, Vahanvati Ma, Shikotar Ma, Ambe Ma, Durga Ma, Meladi Ma, Kali Ma and Brahmani Ma, understanding their stories, concepts, mounts and relevance.
We create a large pachedi featuring all 10 forms of goddess in a form of an interesting composition. We also learn the concept of making the 'Tree of Life'
You can follow the artist's creation. At the same time, participants would be mentored and encouraged to create compositions of their own.
*Some artworks created by the participants are shown in gallery.
SIZE OF THE ARTWORK
You may choose a size you are comfortable with. You can start with an A2 size and go upwards till the size of 36"x60".
THE ARTIST:
Artist Ajay Dilip Chitara belongs to one of the last surviving families who paint the Mata ni Pachedi. He is a talented artist with a special interest in the freehand drawing of pachedis.
MATERIALS:
- Watercolor paper/ handmade paper/ canvas
- Watercolor/ Poster / Acrylic colors
- Few round brushes
- Basic stationery
- Calligraphy pen / Fineliners in black
*Limited seats. First come first serve.