
π¨ Create with us a series of paintings to start from basic level to reach experienced level by the end of the workshop.
ππ½ Beginner's friendly workshop. Detailed study of basic motifs and figures individually.
ππ½ Well planned graduation from basics to more complex subjects
ππ½ Learn to make handmade canvas with traditional process
ππ½ The theme of the workshop is "The glory of Rajasthan", so we cover various themes and stories related to Rajasthan exploring different subjects, motifs and layouts.Β
π― Learn the concepts of layouting a picture, using different motifs, to narrate the story visually, and earn the confidence to create beautiful original compositions.
ππ½ Motifs ranging from plants, birds, fillers, architecture, outdoor scenes, human figures, variety of garments and their usage as per story and characters, color combinations, coloring process and moreΒ
ππ½ Traditional and contemporary style of Phad painting
ππ½ Teaching style is detail oriented and relaxed.Β
ππ½ No rush workshops to accomodate everyone's pace of learning.
ππ½ LIVE reviews and feedback and online support through and beyond the workshop.
ππ½ Enthusiastic and encouraging group of participants to make learning a great experience.
ππ½ 72 hours workshop with awarded traditional artist from the Joshi family of Shahpura - Sh. Abhishek Joshi
ABOUT THE ARTFORMΒ
Phad paintingΒ orΒ PhadΒ is a style religiousΒ scroll painting, practiced inΒ Rajasthan.Β This style of painting is traditionally done on a long piece of cloth or canvas, known asΒ phad. The narratives of the folk deities of Rajasthan, mostly ofΒ PabujiΒ andΒ DevnarayanΒ are depicted on theΒ phads.
TheΒ Bhopas, the priest-singers traditionally carry the paintedΒ phadsΒ along with them and use these as the mobile temples of the folk deities, who are worshipped by the Rebari community of the region.
TheΒ phadsΒ of Pabuji are normally about 15 feet (4.6Β m) in length, while theΒ phadsΒ of Devnarayan are normally about 30 feet long. Traditionally theΒ phadsΒ are painted with vegetable colors.
SIZE OF THE ARTWORK
You will create multiple artworks in varying sizes. You will have the liberty to choose the size of the works as well.
ABOUT THE ARTIST:
Abhishek Joshi ji has been painting since 1984. He has dedicated himself to the craft and holds 15 National/ International Records Holder Artist including Limca Book of Records and America Book of Records.
Above all, he is an immensely dedicated, sharing and patient teacher who is a joy to work with.
MATERIALS:
- Watercolor paper/ handmade paper/ canvas
- Watercolor/ Poster / Acrylic colorsΒ
- Assorted round brushes
- Basic stationery
- Fine brushes for outline or Calligraphy pen / Fineliners in blackΒ
OFFERS:
!! 10% DISCOUNT !! for first time registrations. Code "WELCOME10"
!! Rs. 4000 OFF !!Β on one time payment.
Book only for Rs. 29,000 INSTEAD OF Rs. 33,000Β for the full course !
πAt FOLK, you learn to express yourself through art and NOT replicating!
π§π€π§Join an encouraging and supportive group of art enthusiasts
*Limited seats. First come first serve.