Art Adventure is a monthly series of fun-filled, hands-on workshops organized onsite by The City Palace Museum, Maharana of Mewar Charitable Foundation, Udaipur.
The workshops are open to all. Udaipur institutions can pre-book a slot at ankit.mehta@eternalmewar.in. Each of the below mentioned workshops are priced at Rs 200. Certificates will be provided on request, at additional charge.
Timings- 10 am – 1pm, 2pm – 5 pm
Workshop #1 – Relief Painting
Participants will be shown the traditional canvas preparation technique and get a chance to get hands on with relief work and painting a prepared template. They will be told tales woven around the artwork, with melodious tunes as a subtle accompaniment.
Dates - 5th to 8th April 2023
Venue - Painting Gallery, Zenana Mahal
Workshop #2 - Motifs of Mewar, in print!
In this hands-on workshop, participants will get acquainted to and experience the techniques of printmaking and the unique forms of motifs seen in Mewar and the City Palace, Udaipur. A collection of beautiful motifs that adorn the walls of the museum can be hand printed on personalised souvenirs of tote bags or postcards.
Dates - 12th to 15th April 2023
Venue - Activity Room, near Curator Office, Zenana Mahal
Workshop #3 – Knit – Bound
This workshop is in celebration of World Heritage Day and World Book Day. It allows participants to engage with and indulge themselves with the oldest forms of book binding. The workshop will highlight the various book binding methods, techniques of Japanese binding and binding knacks. Crafted and designed with extreme awareness, these would be akin to those available in the market streets of Udaipur. Along with creating books, the participants will also gain an understanding on journaling and its importance by way of a fun-filled brochure.
Dates - 19th to 22nd April 2023
Venue - Activity Room, near Curator Office, Zenana Mahal