Rejuvenated with Madhubani Art
The Tree of Life: A Visual Narrative
The Tree of Life: A Visual Narrative
About the workshop
Create a beautiful "The Tree of Life: A Visual Narrative " in Madhubani painting. Learn from our native master artist, Ms. Hema Devi, a national award-winning artist from Bihar. She will teach the techniques and motifs of the art form and help you create a beautiful painting characterized by its bold colours and intricate designs.
Madhubani Painting - Madhubani painting, originating from Bihar, India, is a traditional folk art known for its vibrant colors and intricate patterns. Artists use natural dyes and depict Hindu mythology, nature, and daily life scenes. The paintings often feature bold outlines and geometric shapes, creating a unique and visually striking style. Madhubani art has gained international recognition for its cultural richness and storytelling through vivid visuals.
The Tree of Life: A Visual Narrative : This Madhubani painting, also known as Mithila art, exemplifies the deep connection to nature and spirituality inherent in the style. The central motif of the tree of life symbolizes growth, fertility, and the interconnectedness of all living things. Flanking the tree are majestic fish symbolize fertility, prosperity, and good luck. The presence of fish in a painting often signifies wealth and abundance, suggesting a harmony among all elements of nature. The intricate borders are filled with detailed floral and geometric patterns, filling every space with symbolic meaning. This piece harmoniously blends elements from Hindu mythology with depictions of the natural world.
In this 6-day workshop, create your masterpiece while learning the techniques and history of this beautiful art form. You can attend live Zoom sessions where you interact with the master artist and other participants, learning not only the art form in depth but also more about the culture of the region. A structured classroom with step-wise instructions, pictures, and recorded videos will be available after the session on Google Classroom.
This is a great opportunity to learn the motifs, techniques, and history of this ancient art form. Sign up for the workshop today!
Theme: The Tree of Life: A Visual Narrative
Dates: 25th to 30th Aug. 2025(Mon to Sat.)
Time: 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm IST
Duration: 6 sessions (6 Hours Approx.)
Original Price: ₹ 900
Dates: 25th to 30th Aug. 2025(Mon to Sat.)
Time: 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm IST
Duration: 6 sessions (6 Hours Approx.)
Original Price: ₹ 900
Learning Objectives and Modules
Learn the intricate design and techniques of Madhubani paintings along with live artist interaction. Also, learn the importance and relevance of the Madhubani painting, the folk stories behind the paintings, and their relevance in modern times.
What we will learn :
- To learn the importance of Madhubani Painting.
- To learn how to do Bharni Painting.
- How to retain proportion and symmetry in a freehand.
- Learn intricate colouring and how to use complementary colours
Module Details
Module 1: Drawing borders and customizing them to the theme.
Module 2: Create the central motif with a free-hand drawing
Module 3: Create secondary motifs of the Background
Module 4: Create the Tree around central motifs
Module 5: Detailing of the design around central and secondary motifs
Module 6: Fill vibrant colors in the border and add finishing touches
Materials Needed
- Drawing Sheets / Chart Papers / Handmade paper A2
- Pencils / Eraser / Sharpener
- Medium for cloth
- Colors (Fabric / Acrylic, etc.) and Brushes (0 / 1 / 2 / 3 Number)
- Rough Cloth
- Water
About the Master Artist
Catterfly National Awardee artist for Madhubani Art, Mrs. Hema Devi comes from a family of Madhubani artists. Her mother Leela Devi and mother-in-law Subhadhra Devi are also national award winners. Apart from practicing the craft, she also teaches students the techniques of paper mache and Madhubani Art.
Know more - About the Artist
Image Source and Disclaimers
Disclaimer for the art workshop:
- The artist will make the painting in the standard size, and it is recommended to use the same size. However, participants may choose other sizes as per their convenience and seek artist guidance in live sessions to manage the artwork in their chosen size of canvas.
- Artist typically the brushes at their convenience as they have years of experience. Participants may choose the brush size as per their convenience and level of expertise, and seek artist guidance in the live sessions.
- Artists use the sample image as a reference image for teaching purposes only. They typically provide their interpretation and variations to make a unique artwork. Sample image is not copied as it is and Catterfly provides the due credit to the original artist (wherever available) in our marketing communications.
Credit of the Reference Picture: Rupa Dutta
Duration
6 Hrs
Price
$ 11
Offer on Pre-recorded workshops
Use the code "CATTERFLY30" during checkout to enjoy a fantastic 30% off on Pre-recorded workshops.
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She Is On A Winning Spree With Her Bold Madhubani
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