Art Workshops & Classes
Sunder Nursery
I run relaxed outdoor art workshops in Delhi where we learn basic drawing together, sketch city scenes, and share our work—no studio, no pressure, just hands-on practice in real locations.
Pricing Guide
Group Urban Sketching Walk
Session Details
- Duration: 3 Hours of on-site sketching.
- Venue: Public locations in Delhi like Sunder Nursery, Lodhi Art District, or Janpath. (Note: Venue entry tickets are approx INR 40 to INR 100 and are paid by the student).
- Group Size: Small clusters of 4 to 10 participants to allow for individual feedback.
- Style: Roaming Mentor approach where the instructor sketches alongside the group and rotates to give tips on composition and architecture.
Technical Scope
- Subjects: Live sketching of heritage monuments, foliage, or market scenes.
- Perspective: Learning vanishing points in real-world environments.
- Ink Work: Using fine liners (Microns) for textures like hatching without pencil under-drawings.
Material Support
- Provided: Access to the instructor's personal kit for testing specific tools like white charcoal or gel pens.
- Student Requirements: Participants must bring their own hard-bound sketchbook and basic tools (Pencils, Eraser, Fine liners).
Private 1-on-1 Skill Mastery
Session Structure
- Mode: 1-on-1 Personal Tuition.
- Location: Client residence (within Delhi limits) or a mutual cafe/co-working space.
- Duration: 120 Minutes (2 Hours) of focused instruction.
Curriculum Options
- Portrait Fundamentals: Deep dive into the Loomis Method for head construction, facial proportions, and feature placement.
- Hyper-Realism: Learning texture rendering (skin pores, hair flow) using graphite and charcoal.
- Medium Mastery: Guidance on handling Willow Charcoal vs Compressed Charcoal or ballpoint pen pressure.
Materials & Tools
- Included: High-quality practice paper (Fabriano 200gsm or Brustro) provided for the session.
- Tool Access: Use of professional shading tools during class (blending stumps, mono-zero erasers).
- Guidance: A curated list of budget vs premium art supply recommendations for future purchase.
From Scratch to Sketch (4-Session Module)
Course Overview
- Format: 4 sessions of 2 hours each (8 hours total contact time).
- Scheduling: Flexible scheduling (typically 1 class per week).
- Goal: Completion of one finished high-quality artwork (Portrait or Still Life) by the end of the module.
Weekly Breakdown
- Week 1: Construction lines, basic shapes, and overcoming the fear of the blank page.
- Week 2: Detailed study of individual features (nose, eyes, lips).
- Week 3: Understanding light logic, shadow mapping, and blocking in values.
- Week 4: Final rendering, adding realism (skin texture, hair), and finishing touches.
Mentorship Perks
- Remote Feedback: Students can send photos of practice sketches via WhatsApp between classes for red-line corrections.
- Portfolio Review: Assessment of existing sketchbooks with a roadmap for improvement.
About Art Workshops & Classes
Why I Teach Art
Art started off as my escape, especially during tough times when I didn’t want to open up to anyone. Sketching was how I let it all out. Now, it’s my way of helping others find their voice, especially if you’re feeling stuck or just want to try something new.
What Happens in My Workshops
I keep things informal — it’s more like hanging out with fellow art lovers than a typical class. Here’s how we roll:
- We do outdoor sketching workshops at spots like Sunder Nursery or Janpath, soaking in Delhi’s vibe and sketching whatever catches our eye.
- Sessions are super chill and easygoing. You’ll pick up beginner drawing techniques from me and others in the group. No one’s judging — you’re free to mess up and learn.
- We combine collaborative art sessions with personal growth, sharing our sketchbooks at the end so everyone gets a peek at what others made.
How You’ll Grow
We start from scratch. Basics first — shapes, lines, proportion. I use stuff like the Loomis method and keep it hands-on with pencils, ink, graphite, and charcoal. We cover portraits, city scenes, heritage buildings, and more.
Real Talk: Progress Isn’t Linear
Sometimes I procrastinate. Sometimes you will too. It took me nearly a year to finish a piece once! No shame in slow days. You just pick up again and move forward. That’s how art goes.
Where We Meet
No fixed studio — Delhi is our classroom. Parks, markets, random corners, wherever feels right. Dekh raha hai na Binod... sessions are always something different!
Meet your Expert
Tarun Kumar
22 connects in last 3 months
My Story
Hey, Tarun here, straight outta Delhi. Art for me? Not just pretty pictures. It's how I make sense of my mess. I’m not gonna lie, sometimes I’m lazy as hell—like that Zakir Khan portrait, took me almost a year! Still, every piece, even the slow ones, means something. When my head gets heavy, I draw it out. No filters, just me, real and raw. Dekho, jo dekhna hai dekh lo (see what you want to see).
My Work
Custom Handmade Portraits - I make portraits from your photos using graphite, charcoal, or color pencils. Real faces, real details.
Live Sketching & Murals - You’ll spot me at weddings or events, doing live portrait sketching. I also paint murals and murtis.
Realism & Hyperrealism - Obsessed with details—hair, eyes, all of it. Love hyperrealistic graphite drawings and ballpoint pen crosshatching.
Conceptual Art from the Heart - I draw about stuff like anxiety and love. Pieces like 'Burden' come from my own struggles.
Teaching & Honest Process - I share step-by-step drawing guides. If I’m slow ‘cause life happens, I’ll tell you. Art’s worth it.
