Indian Miniature Foundation: 22 Sep – 12 Dec

Indian miniature developed in the style that we know now between the 16th to 17th century during the Mughal period. Miniatures usually depict a story in full details and a very fine brush strokes with natural pigments and touches of genuine gold.

This is a great foundation course that will teach you the best practices in the art of Indian miniature and it is applicable to other types of miniature as well.

You will learn:

• Preparing your paint following the traditional method and using the genuine stone and earth colours.
• Preparing your paper and get it to the needed smoothness for paint
• Holding and using traditional handmade brushes
• Drawing elements used in Indian miniature
• Painting with watercolour and gouache following the Indian miniature ways

Age: 16+

• In-person Workshop Dates and Times:
  • Option 1 – 42 Hours of learning – Mondays & Wednesdays, twice a week, two hours each week,  5.00pm-7pm
    23rd, 25, 30 Sep + 2, 7, 9, 14,16, 21, 23 Oct + 6, 11, 13, 18, 20, 25, 27 Nov + 2, 4, 9, 11 Dec
  • Option 2 – 40 Hours of learning – Thursdays, once a week, four hours each week, 3.30pm – 7.30pm
    26 Sep +  3, 10, 17, 24 Oct + 7, 14, 21, 28 Nov + 5, 12 Dec
  • Option 3 – 44 Hours of learning – Sundays, once a week, four hours each week, 10.00am – 2.00pm
    22, 29 Sep + 6, 13, 20, 27 Oct + 10, 17, 24 Nov + 1, 8 Dec

• For Online options, please check the other listing here.

Workshop Location: Al Taif Mall Business Centre, 17th Floor. 

Tutors: Vinita Sharma, Indian master.

Workshop Rules and Regulations: 

• The fee includes all the learning hours and materials that will be supplied in the course.
• No refunds are acceptable and you need to attend the specified hours and times listed on this page.
• Please note that you should attend at least 90% of the hours to receive your the CPD certificate.