Tanjore Painting Classes For Adults
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What is Tanjore Painting?
Tanjore painting, also known as Thanjavur painting, is a traditional South Indian art form recognised for its rich colours, ornamental detailing and distinctive gold work.
The art form traditionally combines painted surfaces with raised relief work and decorative elements to create a richly textured appearance.
At BrainArt, students learn the process of creating a Tanjore painting rather than simply copying a finished image. The course introduces the techniques, materials and artistic decisions involved in developing a painting from its initial design through to the final details.
What You Will Learn
1. Shilpashastra Drawing & Composition
Learn the traditional principles of Tanjore composition and practise drawing the key forms and motifs used in Tanjore painting.
2. Understanding Tanjore Elements
Learn the characteristic elements of Tanjore painting, including composition, ornamentation, relief work and decorative detailing.
3. Colour & Value Tones
Understand colour selection, value, shading and tonal variation to create depth and dimension in your artwork.
4. Two Guided Projects with Synthetic Gold
Complete two progressively structured projects—Beginner and Intermediate—while learning the techniques involved in preparing and finishing a Tanjore artwork using synthetic gold.
5. Final Project with Gold
Apply the techniques learned throughout the course to create a final Tanjore painting using real gold foil. Gold foil and the associated materials for the final project are to be purchased separately by the participant.
Course Progression
Welcome to our traditional Tanjore painting class! In this course, you will learn the methods used to create a Tanjore painting from start to finish. This is a great skill development course for adults who want to learn a new painting technique. Our classes are small and intimate, so you will get plenty of individualised attention. You will enjoy your time learning with us!
Learn → Practice → Create
- Foundation: Shilpashastra drawing & Tanjore fundamentals
- Project 1: Beginner-level Tanjore artwork
- Project 2: Intermediate-level Tanjore artwork
- Final Project: Complete Tanjore artwork with real gold
Materials for the final gold project : Participants will need to purchase the required gold foil and related materials separately. Guidance on the required materials will be provided during the course.
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Tanjore Painting Classes in HSR Layout
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to your most pressing questions here.
Yes. The course is designed for adults and beginners can learn the process step by step without previous Tanjore painting experience.
The classes are conducted offline at BrainArt Studio in Sector 2, HSR Layout, Bangalore.
No. The course introduces the techniques required to develop a Tanjore painting from the beginning.
This is a structured course rather than a one-day workshop. The learning is progressive, with multiple projects designed to build your understanding and technique.
Students learn about Tanjore painting techniques, composition, surface preparation, relief work, painting, decorative detailing, gold work and finishing.
The course currently uses a 15″ × 15″ canvas.
The course is conducted as an offline, hands-on learning program at BrainArt Studio.
Adults looking for in-person Tanjore painting classes in Bangalore can learn at BrainArt Studio in HSR Layout.
You will work on three projects: a beginner project, an intermediate project and a final project using real gold.
Yes. The final project introduces real gold foil application. Synthetic gold is used during the earlier projects to help you develop the required techniques.
Yes, the objective of the course is for students to create their own Tanjore artwork.