- Lifetime access to recordings of 6 hours of LIVE workshop. It will be sent to you 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
ABOUT THE ART
In Andhra Pradesh, the puppets, called tholu bommalata (“the dance of leather dolls”), are fashioned of translucent, coloured leather. These are projected on a small screen, like colour photographic transparencies. Animals, birds, gods, and demons dominate the screen. The puppeteer manipulates them from behind with two sticks. Strong lamps are arranged so that the size, position, and angle of the puppets change with the distance of the light. The puppeteers comprise of various entertainers who perform all night and usually reenact various stories from Hindu epics such as the Ramayana, Mahabharata and Krishn Lila.
WHAT WE LEARN
Size of artwork: 36" x 30"
We create the Krishnalila artwork similar to the one shown in the promo. The large centre box have Gopis surrounding a flute playing Krishna. In 14 boxes that encircle the center box will narrate most popular events from Sri Krishna's life.
We start with drawing basics - understanding faces, figures and basic elements. Thereafter, the whole story is sketched freehand. We will assist you all through so you can draw with ease and confidence.
We will follow the authentic process as practised by traditional artists.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Dr. Dalavayi Raju is a 7th generation awardee artist of Tholu Bomalatta from Nimalakunta village of Andhra Pradesh. His family has been into the making of the traditional leather shadow puppet and conducting puppet shows for generations
MATERIALS
- Watercolor paper/ Thick gsm sheet/ Canvas
- Water / Poster colors / Acrylic paints
- Bamboo pen or Fineliner
- Brushes and basic stationery
RECORDINGS
Recordings are complimentary for this workshop. Recordings would be shared each night post the session or the next morning.
ADD-ONS
- Reading material and media to understand the artform better
- Step-by-step pictures of process
- Full support and guidance during and even after the workshop gets over