Mandana is an ancient folk-art form of painting and expression, found on walls, courtyards and floor spaces of the mud houses in Western India.

The renowned Mandanagrapher, Mr. Lakhi Chand Jain, will guide you all the way through the art of Mandana.

You will make Mandana installations with the use of natural elements like small stones/pebbles, leaves, flowers, dry stems, etc.

1st Day Activity

-Introductory talk and presentation on floor Mandana (five elements of Mother Nature)

– Live demonstrations on floor Mandana (Anyone element- earth, fire, water, air & sky)

– Doodling on paper- Mandana

– Meditation/ spiritual practices (creative therapy) and Doodle rework/correction after meditation

– Assignment on eco-kraft paper/ board, treated with natural color

2nd Day Activity

– Introductory talk and presentation on wall Mandana

– Live demonstrations on wall Mandana

– Doodling on paper- Mandana

– Doodle rework/correction after meditation

– Assignment on eco-kraft paper/ board, treated with natural color

You will have the opportunity to take back home 2 Mandanas painted on the organic board/eco-kraft paper which will be made by you during the workshop. If someone wishes to attend this Master class, it does not require artistic skills.