September 26th – October 2nd
Nritya Forum for Performing Arts, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad
You don’t have to be an artist! 7 Days Workshop on Kerala Mural Painting. Learn the ancient way of meditating with lines and colours. Two batches in morning and afternoon.
Registration closed for this workshop.INR 15,000INR 11,000 including material. Early bird, student and group discounts are finished. WhatsApp 8156895207 to know more.
Hello Hyderabad, here is our first workshop on Kerala Mural Painting!
We have been getting a lot of enquiries from you after our workshops became popular in Bangalore. Due to various reasons, it took us this long to finally answer the demand. We are very much excited to finally announce it! Read on, spread the word and register today!
Who can Participate?
Are you keen about heritage, arts or both?
Are you patient enough to follow instructions?
Are you excited about learning something cool?
Then you are our participant!
You don’t have to be an artist. In our previous workshops, we had software engineers, air hostesses, architecture students, HR heads, homemakers, and bakers. You have never touched a painting brush before? We had many of you too in our workshops. If you still have doubt about your ability to draw, talk to us! We can tell you a few secret skills you have!
What is the canvas size I take home?
This workshop is not about completing one painting. Our offering is not to make you an expert mural artist in one week. We will be introducing you to various elements from the vast ocean of Kerala Mural Painting. Each element will be explained with usage, meaning, and placement. Your final piece depends upon your level of interest, dedication, and patience. It can be a face, it can be a pattern or it can be just one flower or ornament with shading in the background. The important point is that it will be authentic and it will be YOUR’S. No tracing and no colouring without knowing what is what. You will know every line and colour, and why it is there. For those who are interested to pursue this in-depth, we will have follow-up workshops in the future.
What is Kerala Mural Art? (For the newcomers)
Kerala Mural Painting is a heritage art form for storytelling. The artist takes a shloka, a poem or a story situation and translates the gist into lines and shapes onto the wall or a canvas. In our 7 day workshop, we invite you to interact first hand with this art form and get an in-depth experience. Kerala Mural Art is considered to be a way of meditating with lines and colours. Irrespective of your background, it will be helpful for you in more than one way.
What will be the structure of the workshop
Understanding the elements used in a Kerala Mural Painting. Drawing them with pencil and then with a brush. Learning the colouring sequence and the rationale behind the same. Discovering the shading techniques. Exploring the history and context of this art form. Knowing how to use the elements in today’s context without compromising authenticity.
Apart from the stories and theories, get your hands dirty by learning to draw and paint the traditional way of Kerala Mural Art! After all, what is a better way to preserve this heritage for future generations?
What is the fee? (and the reduced fee)
The actual fee, including the materials and refreshments, is INR 15,000. However, we learned that there are people who find that not affordable. We don’t want anyone skipping our maiden workshop in Hyderabad just because of the fee. Thanks to a few sponsors who have agreed to help us in this situation, now we have 10 seats available for INR 11,000 at a discounted price.
The seats are limited, so it will be first come first serve basis. Please register as soon as possible if you need this reduced fee.
The registration fee of INR 5000 should be paid online or transferred to our account. The balance can be paid in cash at the venue or online according to your convenience.
If you are interested in sponsoring, please get in touch with us. Together, let’s bring Kerala Mural Painting to more people. 🙂
Highlights:
- Hands-on training on drawing and painting, the mural way
- Explaining the Dhyana Shlokas
- Slide shows on rare ancient paintings
- All materials provided
- Take home a finished piece of work that you made with your own hands!
- No comparison or competition
- Learn a new way of meditation that can be done by anyone!
Who is the Mentor Artist
Shri. Suresh Muthukulam was trained under the legendary guru of Kerala Mural art, Sree Mammiyoor Krishnakutty at the Kerala Mural Institute Guruvayoor. Currently leading the Mural Department of Vastu Vidya Gurukulam, Aranmula, Kerala, his contemporary style too has seen the world. It is a privilege to train under such an established artist with a modern outlook. Read more about him here.
There will be two batches: 8AM to 12PM and 2PM to 6 PM You can choose your batch according to your convenience. After the sessions, we expect you to practice at least 2 hours at home before the next session so that you get maximum out of the workshop.
Where is the venue?
Nritya Forum for Performing Arts, Behind Lumbini Jewel Mall, Banjara Hills Road #2, Hyderabad. You can find it on Google maps and It has a parking space.
How to register (Registration closed)
Fill the form below with the required details. Please make sure that all the information is correct.
Once you submit the form, you will be redirected to the payment page where you can pay the registration fee of INR 5000. This will be adjusted against the total fee. You can pay the balance online (We will send you another link) or pay at the venue.
Cancellation and refund
Nobody wants to cancel! But rarely it happens. We want you to know what are the charges for cancellation.
If you cancel by September 10th we will deduct the transaction charges levied by the payment gateway company and refund the balance. After 10th September, before 20th you will get a 30% refund of the registration fee. After 20th, sorry, there will be no refund. If you have doubts, please get in touch on WhatsApp.
Outstation participants, please get in touch with us, we might be able to offer you some discounts if you are booking through OYO.
