Indian Miniature Painting Workshop

Oficina Pintura Miniatura Indiana

Exhibition 40€ M/16

Saturday 14 November · 10:00

In this workshop, participants learn the art of Indian miniature painting, from preparing watercolor paints from pigments to creating a final painting, exploring shading and transparencies, in an experience that also includes a chai.

Brief Introduction Workshop Indian Miniature Painting With Nic and Inês DATE November 14 TIME 10am to 1pm PARTICIPANTS Min. 8; max. 15 PRICE €40 NOTE Includes materials BUY Ages 16+ Indian miniature painting is characterized by its small scale, intense colors, and a frame that enhances the final work. Themes include references to Indian literature, such as fables and religious stories, but also elements of nature. In this workshop, we begin by introducing the art of Indian miniature painting. Then we prepare the support and watercolor paints from powdered pigment. Next, we will trace the drawing from the “model” - animal or plant elements - and color, exploring shading and transparencies. At the end of this workshop, each participant will have a painting made by themselves, having learned to create their own palette of watercolor colors. The workshop does not require prior knowledge and offers much more than the possibility of acquiring artistic techniques. Participants are invited to the meditative contemplation of miniature painting, as a way to learn about Indian art and culture from the perspective of artisans who hold the millenary traditions of know-how. A chai (tea with Indian spices) will be served. In case of cancellation: A full refund of the registration fee will be made if cancellation is communicated up to 8 working days before the activity. After that date, a refund can only be considered if the spot is filled or in cases of illness, accident, or other unforeseeable force majeure, duly proven. If the activity does not take place due to lack of participants or for another reason, the registration fee will be fully refunded. For more information, contact Nic and Inês are Nicholas Carvalho (South Africa) and Inês Almeida (Évora). They met at the Faculty of Fine Arts of the University of Lisbon, where they became professors. They dedicate themselves to creating and exhibiting their own experimental Artist's Books, teaching workshops in this area. They regularly promote conversations, performances, and workshops with prominent artists and authors in the fields of music, literature, and illustration, in an event called Parlapiê. More recently, they published illustrated children's books in Portugal, Brazil, and India. In 2016, they traveled around the world, a journey that took them to 3 continents in search of inspiration. They gave presentations and workshops in the USA, South Korea, Vietnam, Taiwan, Australia, and Japan. Prices PRICE €40 NOTE Includes materials