Deliverables:
- Lifetime access to recordings of 6 hours of LIVE workshop as a GDrive link.
- Pdfs and references as shared during sessions
- Collection of process pictures/ step by step drawing
- Inclusion to 'Folks of Folk' community for exclusive offers and creative peers bonding
- Online support for queries, reviews, feedback and guidance for and beyond the workshop
Gauri Tritiya, popularly known as Gangaur, is celebrated extensively in parts of Rajasthan, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, and Haryana. Gangaur festival is an 18-day long festival that begins on the first day of Chaitra month. Gangaur Puja is dedicated to Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati and is a Hindu festival that celebrates marital happiness. ‘Gana’ means Shiva and ‘Gaur’ means Parvati and this divine couple is worshipped by all the womenfolk on this day for the long life of their husbands. This day is also known as Saubhagya Teej.
ABOUT THE ARTFORM
Phad painting or phad is a style religious scroll painting, practiced in Rajasthan. This style of painting is traditionally done on a long piece of cloth or canvas, known as phad. The narratives of the folk deities of Rajasthan, mostly of Pabuji and Devnarayan are depicted on the phadss. The Bhopas, the priest-singers traditionally carry the painted phads along with them and use these as the mobile temples of the folk deities, who are worshipped by the Rebari community of the region. The phads of Pabuji are normally about 15 feet (4.6 m) in length, while the phads of Devnarayan are normally about 30 feet long. Traditionally the phads are painted with vegetable colors.
WHAT WE LEARN
In this intensive workshop, we learn different elements of Phad painting used for the theme of Gangaur festival such as the palaces, elephants, horses, camels, figures and more.
Alongwith it, importantly, we learn the technique of composing an artwork in style of Phad. The artist is going to create one complete artwork. You may follow the artist's creation. However, participants would be mentored and encouraged to create compositions of their own.
We also learn about the history of the artform, its tradition and the cult associated with it.
SIZE OF THE ARTWORK
You may choose a size you are comfortable with. Artist would work in a size of 18"x24"
THE ARTIST:
Abhishek Joshi ji has been painting since 1984. He has dedicated himself to the craft and my experience has contributed to society in many ways. He holds 15 National/ International Records Holder Artist with Limca Book of Records and America Book of Records.
Above this, he is a humble, soft spoken and a very dedicated and patient teacher who is a joy to work with.
MATERIALS:
- Watercolor paper/ handmade paper/ canvas
- Watercolor/ Poster / Acrylic colors
- Few round brushes
- Basic stationery
- Calligraphy pen / Fineliners in black
**If you require handmade canvas and stone colors, please connect on 9811037870.
*Limited seats. First come first serve.