Indian folk art styles form the roots of our culture, history, and mythological tradition. Let's rediscover them anew.
Dialogues and Urban Kala bring to you our Folk Art Series, a collection of 6 Indian folk art workshops.
Folk Art Series Session 2: Cheriyal Scroll
The costumes and settings in which the figures are depicted are typical and reflect the culture of Andhra, where these paintings originated.The subjects of these scroll paintings are easy to relate to – as the themes and stories are familiar – drawn from ancient literary, mythological and folk traditions.The main narrative is spiced up with scenes from simple rural life - Women doing chores in the kitchen, men working in the paddy fields etc
What will you learn:
Learn to draw the character and also learn how to detail the art form and make it beautiful with motifs of Cheriyal art.
Flow of the workshop:
We start with the significance of the artwork..then learn the patterns and motifs and go on creating the artwork.
Materials required:
1. Paper or Canvas
2. Colors - Acrylic or WatercolorsÂ
3. Pencil, Eraser
4. Microns of black pens for outlineÂ
5. Zero-number brush for outlines
6. 3 - 6 number brush for filling colors
7. One flat brush for washÂ
Pricing:
Per session 499/-
Choose any 3 1350/- Only (Limited Slots)
Learn all 6 forms 2400/- Only (Limited Slots)
For more details on other sessions click on the names of the Artforms:
Session 1: Kerala Mural Art (8th Aug, 11am to 1pm)
 Session 2:  Cheriyal Art (15th Aug, 3pm to 5pm)
Session 3:  Pattachitra Art ( 16th Aug, 3pm to 5pm)
Session 4:  Gond Art (23rd Aug, 11am to 1pm)
Session 5:  Warli Art (30th Aug, 11am to 1pm)
Session 6:  Madhubani Art (6th Sep, 11am to 1pm)Â
About the Artist:Â Savita
Savita Gopalakrishnan - the quintessential Mumbaikar, Â and the brain behind Urbankala, a one-stop artistic gifting solution. She works on the painted/ sculpted merchandise at Urbankala. Art has been her passion and she also spreads the therapeutic art through her workshops across Mumbai. She is a self-taught artist with 7 years into this color venture, after her stint as a Lighting & Texturing Expert. While she has been into various forms of art, including contemporary and quirky art, her main focus has been Indian folk art.Â
"Beauty is in the detailing", she says, and her perfect detailing allows her artwork to stand out. And with the right choice of colors, that are unique and fresh, she further enhances the visual appeal.
IMPORTANT:
- This is a LIVE session, not a pre-recorded tutorial
- For the best experience, join the workshop from your laptop/desktop
- Ensure that your internet connectivity is strong
- Log in 15 minutes prior to the workshop. This would help us work out any technical difficulties so we can start the session on time.
- If you are unable to join the session due to technical reasons, please call us on (+91-6363556436)
- This is a closed event. Only registered email ids will be allowed to join the session.
Please note that you will receive the invoice and the link of the session on your registered email id. If you fail to receive the email, you can reach out to us on [email protected] or call us on +91-6363556436 and we will send the invite to you again.