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
About the artform:
This is a traditional shadow puppetry from Karnataka in south-west India. Togalu signifies “leather” and gombeyata “figure, doll, dance and performance”.
There are two distinct types of togalu gombeyata based on the size of the figures. Chikka theatre uses the smaller figures (between 20 to 30 centimetres high) and dodda theatre uses the larger-sized figures (between 30 to 120 centimetres in height).
There are several regional variations within these two types of theatre that have different manipulation techniques, different music and also different morphology of figures that reproduce sculpted or painted ornaments from local temples. For example, the position of the two eyes in a face seen full front, as well as the compositions of humans, animals, birds and trees that can be seen in the mural paintings of the Lepakshi temple (built 14th-17th centuries during the Vijayanagar Kings’ period)
About the artist:
Ganesh Sindhe is a 7th generation artist working with Togalu Gombeyata and Tholu Bomalatta
About the workshop:
In this 6 days workshop, we will create a Rama and Sita puppet approx 22"x30". We will also learn about the history and practices associated with the art.
Learning basic drawing and step by step building of the layout and coloring + detailing techniques.
Materials required:
*To be arranged by participants
Watercolor sheet/ 300gsm paper
Waterproof Ink
Basic stationery
Exacto knife
Scissors
**Authentic material (leather sheet and bamboo pen) can be arranged on request at an additional cost of 1750 (1300+150+300 shipping). Please connect on 98110-37870 to order.