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Why These Techniques Matter Now
These techniques are finding new audiences in ways they never have before.
Contemporary artists are reimagining them.
Galleries are recognizing them.
And most people are yet to discover their richness.
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If you want to learn from someone with real knowledge, the opportunity exists now.
These workshops fill quickly.
Spots are limited to 12 per session so Nehaa can give actual feedback, not just demonstrate.
The Workshops
Pick Your Workshop
All workshops are live online via Google Meet. All levels welcome.
Bring your own materials.
Madhubani Painting
In Madhubani, layered lines create visual depth. In this workshop, you'll learn: The foundational technique: Madhubani's signature double-line outlining Border patterns: Traditional framing patterns that define composition Bird anatomy: How Mithila artists depict creatures (peacocks, parrots, birds) and convey symbolism Composition principles: How to arrange elements so they work together visually Layering methods: Building depth through overlapping lines and patterns Colouring systems: Traditional and contemporary approaches to bringing the painting to life Complete a full painting by the end—something you'll have made entirely yourself
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Price: $9
Gond Art
Gond art looks organic and intuitive, but it's actually built on a specific pattern-fill methodology. In this workshop, you'll learn: The Gond approach: How tribal artists transform simple forms into complex, intricate work through systematic pattern-filling Tree and plant anatomy: The distinctive way Gond artists structure flora—roots, branches, and foliage with intentional decoration Animal and bird representation: Techniques for depicting wildlife with movement and life through pattern Pattern systems: The decorative fills that make Gond distinctive—how patterns interact and build visual interest Composition and balance: How to fill a space so it feels alive without feeling chaotic Colour and medium: Selecting materials and colours that work authentically Complete a full Gond painting—a work that showcases the meditative, detailed quality of this technique
Price: $5
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Warli Painting
Warli's power is in what it doesn't do. Using only circles, triangles, and lines, Warli artists create entire village narratives. In this workshop, you'll learn: Warli's geometric foundation: Why circles, triangles, and lines are enough to express everything Border construction: Traditional geometric frames that contain and define the composition Sacred geometry: How temples and spiritual spaces are represented through triangular forms Figure drawing: Depicting human figures (dancing, farming, celebrating) using only basic shapes Narrative composition: How to tell a story within the frame—showing daily life and celebration Visual balance: How minimalism creates impact—the negative space is as important as the painted space Medium and background: Understanding the correct base (traditionally mud, now adapted materials) and how it changes the effect Complete a full Warli village scene—demonstrating how much meaning you can convey with minimal elements
Price: $5
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The Workshops
Folk Art from Three Regions of India
2-3 hours. Complete one artwork. No experience required.
Madhubani Painting
Bold lines, intricate patterns, stories from mythology. Women in Bihar have painted these for weddings and festivals for centuries. Nehaa learned this in her own home before she ever studied it formally.
What You'll Learn:
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Introduction to Mithila art and its origins
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The importance of line and meaning in Mithila art
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Traditional border patterns
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Bird anatomy in Mithila style
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How to compose a painting
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Selecting the right medium and tools
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Colouring techniques
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Complete a full painting by the end
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Your Instructor
Nehaa Rani Sudhakar
Master of Fine Arts, Pracheen Kala Kendra Chandigarh
20+ years teaching experience
Nehaa didn't learn Madhubani from a textbook. She grew up with it in Bihar, watching women in her community paint these patterns for festivals and ceremonies. It was part of daily life before it was ever a "subject" to study.
She went on to earn her MFA and has spent the past two decades teaching students across India and now internationally. She runs The Canvas Art Academy from Goa, where she teaches both traditional techniques and contemporary applications.
What makes her workshops different is the context. You won't just copy patterns—you'll understand what they mean, where they come from, and why they've survived for generations.
What You'll Learn
Madhubani
"The art of celebration"
Born in Bihar's Mithila region, traditionally painted by women to mark weddings and festivals
Mandala
"Sacred geometry, meditative practice"
Ancient patterns representing the universe, used in Hindu and Buddhist traditions
Warli
"The oldest tribal stories"
Maharashtra's 2,500-year-old tribal art depicting daily life and nature