Kalamkari Painting

 Kalamkari Painting Certificate Course (3 Months)

  About the Course

Kalamkari is a revered traditional Indian art form known for its exquisite hand-painted or block-printed cotton textiles. The term “Kalamkari” comes from the Persian words kalam (pen) and kari (craftsmanship), referring to the intricate drawing done with a hand-made pen formed using natural hair tied to bamboo or twig.

This course introduces learners to the two main styles of Kalamkari—Srikalahasti, which is freehand pen work based on mythology, and Machilipatnam, known for block printing with natural dyes. Throughout this 3-month program, students will engage in drawing exercises, fabric preparation, natural colour making, pen crafting, and full traditional artworks using both Kalamkari styles.

  Duration & Batch Timings

Duration: 25 Sessions in 3 Months
Batches Available:
Online:

• 3 day in a Week | 1 Hour per Session

On-Campus:

• Monday & Friday | 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
  Weekend Batch:

• Saturday & Sunday | 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             Note: Class timings are flexible and may be adjusted as per teacher and student availability.

   Full Course Content

Lesson 1:

• Introduction to Kalamkari

• History and Significance

• Styles:

  • Srikalahasti Style (Freehand Drawing)

  • Machilipatnam Style (Block Printing)

• Introduction to Materials

Lesson 2:

• Drawing Basics & Exercises

• Traditional Motif Practice

Lesson 3:

• How to Sketch Kalamkari Motifs and Stories

Lesson 4:

• Designing Borders, Patterns & Decorative Elements

Lesson 5:

• Preparation of Natural Colours:

  • Black, Red, Blue, Yellow, Green

• How to Make a Charcoal Stick

Lesson 6:

• Pen-Making for Kalamkari (Natural Hair Pen Technique)

Lesson 7:

• Fabric Preparation for Painting (Boiling, Treating, Starching)

Lesson 8:

• Srikalahasti Style Work

  • Devotional Themes

  • Nature Motifs

Lesson 9:

• Machilipatnam Style Work

  • Block Application Techniques

  • Colouring & Finishing