Tanjore Painting Classes in HSR Layout
Bring the royal charm of Tanjore painting into your home. We guide you through the intricate steps of cone work, gold foiling, and stone setting in a supportive, small-group environment.
A close up look at a finished Tanjore painting of Goddess Lakshmi, highlighting the brilliant 24K gold foil and the detailed expressions that bring the deity to life.
A student adds the finishing touches to a magnificent Ganesha Tanjore painting. Our classes provide all the necessary materials, including paints, brushes, and gold foil.
I'm helping a student with the delicate brushwork on her Tanjore piece. This art form requires patience and precision, and I'm here to guide you through every detail.
This video shows the vibrant atmosphere of our Tanjore art classes. Watch as students apply gold leaf and colors, transforming their canvases into timeless pieces of traditional Indian art.
An overhead view of a student engrossed in painting a Tanjore masterpiece. The table is filled with brushes and paints, showing the hands-on nature of our workshops.
A student carefully observes as I demonstrate a fine-lining technique on a Ganesha Tanjore painting. We focus on passing down the authentic methods of this classic art form.
This close up video showcases the delicate process of adding color to the intricate gold work of a Tanjore painting. Each stroke brings the artwork closer to its divine completion.
About this collection
While our structured course guides you through every technique, please note that specialized materials like gold foil and semi-precious stones are charged separately due to market rates. This allows you to choose the exact quality and finish of the embellishments for your artwork, ensuring your final piece is exactly what you envisioned.
Tanjore painting is more than just a technique; it is a patient, meditative process that transforms a plain board into a piece of heritage. In our studio, we strip away the intimidation factor, making this ancient South Indian art form accessible to everyone from absolute beginners to those looking to refine their skills.
The Tanjore Process
Our 8-session project-based course is designed to take you from a blank canvas to a finished work of art. We start with the foundational board preparation and structural cone work, which gives the painting its signature relief. The middle sessions focus on the delicate application of gold leaf—a defining characteristic of the style—and the precise setting of semi-precious stones. Finally, we move to the painting stage, where we apply rich, vibrant colors to bring the expressions and details of the deities to life.
Why Learn With Us
We believe in small batch sizes. This ensures that whether you are struggling with the consistency of your cone work or need help with fine brushstrokes for the eyes, you get direct, hands-on guidance. You are not following a generic video; you are working alongside an instructor who adapts to your pace.
What You Achieve
By the end of the course, you will have completed one to three finished artworks, such as a traditional Kamal Talay or a Ganesha motif, ready for display. We provide all the specialized instruction sheets and paper, and our HSR Layout studio offers a calm, fan-cooled environment that helps you focus on the intricate details without distraction.
BrainArt Studio
We are BrainArt Studio, and we believe traditional art forms like Tanjore painting aren't just for museums. We focus on the slow, meditative process of gold foiling and stone setting, helping you turn a blank canvas into a piece of heritage.
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