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Professional Bengal Pattachitra Courses
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Professional Course in Bengal Pattachitra
Pattachitra is a unique folk tradition of visual storytelling accompanied by songs. In Pattachitra, stories are painted as frames on long scrolls and the singers gradually unfurl them while presenting the story through their songs.
Our professional Bengal Pattachitra courses—one of very few in Bangalore—have been crafted to help you gain exposure to the art form and learn it in its most authentic form in the present day.
Certified and Non-Certified Courses
We have two professional Bengal Pattachitra courses:
The Foundation in Bengal Pattachitra course is a beginner-friendly, 2-month, non-certified course that is apt for people who are curious about the Bengal Pattachitra art form and want to know what it’s all about.
Certification in Bengal Pattachitra course is a 3-month, certified course aimed towards people who want to move even further with the Bengal Pattachitra form and want to learn it in depth.
Foundation in Bengal Pattachitra (2 Months)
Chapter 1: Motif Drawings
Chapter 2: Colors and Tones
Chapter 3: Patterns
Chapter 4: Nature, animated life (Birds, Animals, Trees)
Chapter 5: Basic Artwork
Chapter 6: Advanced Artwork
Chapter 7: Artworks on A2 Paper
Certification in Bengal Pattachitra (3 Months)
Chapter 1: Motif and Freehand Drawing (Basic)
Chapter 2: Colors, Tones and Patterns
Chapter 3: Nature, animated life
Chapter 4: Foundational Artwork
Chapter 5: Advanced artworks
Chapter 6: Working with Natural Colors
Chapter 7: Artworks with elaborate details in larger size
Chapter 8: Assignments
Why Professional Course in Bengal Pattachitra?
Why do you need to choose it?
Patas or scroll painting is one of the earliest art forms in Bengal, referred to in Brahmabaivartha Purana. Patuas, according to the text, were the descendants of the supreme artist Lord Viswakarma and his wife Ghritachi. An art form with such rich legacy and myth thus, deserves to be known by the larger world. With this intention, we have crafted the Bengal Pattachitra course - to preserve the art form for the future generations.
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History of Bengal Pattachitra
The name Pattachitra has evolved from the Sanskrit word ‘patta’, meaning cloth, and ‘chitra’, meaning picture. This art form is believed to have originated as early as the 12th century and is one of the oldest and most famous living art forms.
Pattachitra is known for its bold colours, lines and strokes. The Patuas paint and sing on various themes like mythological tales, historical and contemporary themes, and social issues.
Foundation in Bengal Pattachitra Course
Learning Objectives(8 Weeks)
- Develop skills in creating traditional Bengal Pattachitra motifs and freehand drawings.
- Explore the use of earthy colors, symbolic patterns, and intricate designs specific to Bengal Pattachitra.
- Master the depiction of nature, including flora, fauna, and cultural symbols, as central themes.
- Understand how to incorporate natural and everyday subjects like landscapes, rituals, and festivals into your artwork.
Certification in Bengal Pattachitra Course
Learning Objectives(12 Weeks)
- Develop skills in creating traditional Bengal Pattachitra motifs and freehand drawings.
- Explore the use of earthy colors, symbolic patterns, and intricate designs specific to Bengal Pattachitra.
- Learn techniques to craft detailed backgrounds that enhance the storytelling elements of Bengal Pattachitra.
- Master the depiction of nature, including flora, fauna, and cultural symbols, as central themes.
- Understand how to incorporate natural and everyday subjects like landscapes, rituals, and festivals into your artwork.
- Experiment with applying Bengal Pattachitra designs on unique surfaces such as fabric, terracotta, and wooden panels.
- Receive guidance on creating portfolio-worthy pieces to showcase your expertise in Bengal Pattachitra painting.
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Fee Structure for
Professional Bengal Pattachitra Courses
Choose your convenient tenure from the course signup form.
The steps are the following:
- Fill up the admission request/form
- We will contact you back for a discussion
- We shall send you the admission invite upon successfully understanding the course program.
- In some cases, we ask you to drop in for a 1-1 meeting with us for more clarity
- Course fees can be paid online but links will be shared upon successful signup
Foundation in Bengal Pattachitra
₹12500
- Offline/Classroom Program
- 16 classes – 8 weeks
- Batch time for Weekday
- Wed & Fri – 11 AM to 1 PM
- Batch time for Weekend
- Sat & Sun – 1:30 – 3:30 PM
- 2 compensation classes are allowed.
Certification in Bengal Pattachitra
₹18500
- Offline/Classroom Program
- 24 classes – 12 weeks
- Batch time for Weekday
- Wed & Fri – 11 AM to 1 PM
- Batch time for Weekend
- Sat & Sun – 1:30 – 3:30 PM
- 2 compensation classes are allowed.
Student
Discount
We offer a discount of 5% to people who are students studying in an educational institution. To avail of this discount, you must produce a valid student ID that confirms your place in your institution during enrollment.
- Fill up the admission request/form
- We will contact you back for a discussion
- We shall send you the admission invitation.
- In some cases, we ask you to drop in for a 1-1 meeting.
Foundation in Bengal Pattachitra
₹11875
- Offline/Classroom Program
- 16 classes – 8 weeks
- Batch time for Weekday
- Wed & Fri – 11 AM to 1 PM
- Batch time for Weekend
- Sat & Sun – 1:30 – 3:30 PM
- 2 compensation classes allowed.
Certification in Bengal Pattachitra
₹17575
- Offline/Classroom Program
- 16 classes – 8 weeks
- Batch time for Weekday
- Wed & Fri – 11 AM to 1 PM
- Batch time for Weekend
- Sat & Sun – 1:30 – 3:30 PM
- 2 compensation classes allowed.
Why choose Fine Arts Gurukul?
Effective. Advanced. Unparalleled
What makes our Art Classes and Fine Arts courses unique?
One on one teaching
We take only 10 students in a batch to keep the quality of each session. If you are willing to practice with our syllabus then you can feel the difference in terms of improvement.
Learn the core fine arts principle
Our art classes / fine arts courses are designed for anyone who wants to develop and improve their drawing and painting skills. We cover techniques such as portraiture, landscape drawing, watercolor painting, and acrylic painting.
Well experienced trainers
All of our mentors who mentor our fine arts courses have graduated from worlds leading art collages & having over 20+ years of experience, they have strong academic background and our teachers exhibit their work internationally , and have appeared in various publications and programs.
Step by step
We are the only the center in Bangalore that the teachers will demonstrate step by step painting and drawing techniques along with our fine arts courses curriculum. This allows the students to improve fast.
Explore the mediums
We teach a variety of the mediums, such as Pencil Drawing, oil painting, watercolour, Acrylic, Charcoal, etc
Limited Batch
We limit the size of our classes or fine arts courses batch, and each class only holds 8-10 students. This allows our teachers to work closely with each student and provide guidance individually. Each student will be focusing on subjects that are suitable for their skill level and interest.
Chance to fine tune
We hold special workshops that allows out students to have the opportunity to draw and paint outdoors under the professional guidance from our teacher.
Helping hands
When you sign up for fine arts courses provided by Pencil & Chai, you are entering to a community which share the knowledge each other and make sure you are learning fast, Our #Chaichat sessions are specially tailored for it.
Show off your talents
We also arrange annual exhibitions in Banaglore galleries for our students. During these exhibitions, we will have have an opening night inviting friends, quests, media, and private collectors. We will also promote our students’ work at our online gallery.
Easy to access
We are located centrally and conveniently. Since we take outdoor classes or fine arts courses this will be a relaxing environment for our students. Outdoors Gurukul allows ideas and creativity to flow, and for the students to express themselves.
What if I miss a class?
We may compensate 1 session in your term.
Do I get refunds?
As per our institutional policy, we don’t allow the refund. If you have paid the fees and will not be able to attend the classes, you can take a break by sending the mail to us. Read more on the refund policy here.
