Art Workshops for Adults
Fine Arts Gurukul
We run adult art workshops where you learn Indian folk art, watercolor, and sketching using the Gurukul method, with sessions held in our studio, outdoors, and online.
Pricing Guide
Sunday Outdoor Sketching Course (Plein Air)
Operational Details
- Schedule: 12 consecutive Sundays, 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM.
- Venue: Outdoors at Cubbon Park (usually near bandstand/bamboo groves); subject to weather conditions.
- Mentorship: Live demos and feedback from senior artists like Mahesh Huliyur.
Curriculum
- Focus: 'Plein Air' sketching, perspective drawing, light and shadow study, and capturing live movement.
- Methodology: Traditional observation-based learning, discouraging the use of erasers to build confidence.
Facility & Requirements
- Seating: None provided; students sit on public benches, curbs, or bring their own mats.
- Materials: Not included; students must bring their own sketchbooks, charcoal, and pencils.
2-Month Studio Foundation & Painting Diploma
Course Structure
- Duration: Approx. 16 sessions over 8 weekends (Sat & Sun).
- Topics: Freehand sketching, 2D/3D perspective, still life, human anatomy (head study), and medium-specific techniques.
- Models: Includes occasional sessions with live sitters for portrait assignments.
Studio Infrastructure
- Setup: Dedicated wooden drafting tables and stools in a Jayanagar residential conversion.
- Environment: Non-AC, fan-cooled room with projector aids and physical still-life arrangements.
Rules & Requirements
- Protocol: Sessions often start with Sanskrit invocation; strict 'No Eraser' policy is enforced.
- Exclusions: Tuition covers instruction only; students must purchase their own high-grade papers, paints, and brushes.
Traditional Indian Folk Art Module
Curriculum Highlights
- Specialization: Deep dive into one specific art form per batch (e.g., Kalamkari or Madhubani).
- Theory: Includes lectures on Indus Valley roots, mythology, and ritualistic significance.
- Technique: Training in geometric patterns, traditional motifs (peacocks, floral vines), and intricate line work.
Materials & Tools
- Provided: Specific base materials (treated canvas/cloth or handmade paper) for the final project.
- Required: Students typically use acrylics or poster colors to mimic natural dyes for practice.
- Infrastructure: Access to studio wooden desks and easels.
About Art Workshops for Adults
We believe anyone can find their inner artist, no matter where you’re starting from. Our workshops aren’t about competition or rushing - they’re about discovery and calm.
Our Approach
Everything we do follows the Gurukul way, inspired by Basavanna’s teachings: honesty, respect, and keeping art pure. Before every session, we take a moment to ground ourselves - just a short invocation to get in the right frame of mind. Here, it’s more about sharing and growing, not showing off.
What You’ll Explore
- Dive into Indian folk art classes for adults, like Kalamkari and Madhubani. We don’t just teach techniques, we get into the real stories and traditions behind each style. Other folk arts like Gond and Saura are also in the mix.
- Watercolor painting lessons Bangalore style, covering everything from nature scenes to still life. We know this medium can be tough, so we guide you through it.
- Get outside with outdoor sketching workshops at Cubbon Park. There’s something special about learning directly from nature.
- Build a solid art foundation: sketching, acrylic painting, themed studies (animal, still life, portrait). “Eraser mat use karo, jo bhi galat rekhayein hain - rehne dijiye.” (Don’t use an eraser, let the wrong lines stay.)
Who’s It For
If you’re a total beginner or someone who wants to get better at the basics, you’ll fit right in. We’ve had everyone from lawyers to designers join us because art is for everyone, not just experts.
How We Run Things
- In-person at our Gurukul studio (Jayanagar)
- Outdoors in Cubbon Park
- Online for select courses
Weekend and weekday batches, plus online evening sessions. Every piece you make here is an offering - “ee roopam krishnarpanam.”
Meet your Expert
Fine Arts Gurukul
23 connects in last 3 months
My Story
Namaskara! We’re Fine Arts Gurukul, not your regular art school. Since 2011, we’ve been making art a sadhana - a practice, not just a hobby. Festivals? We celebrate with paint, rangoli, and heart. We love Kalamkari and Gond, keeping those Indian art forms alive. Our guru Kamath ji says, ‘jo bhi galat rekhayein hain rehne dijiye’ (let the wrong lines be). That’s us - trusting the process, finding joy in every messy sketch. Classes start with an invocation, and you’ll always find a calm vibe here.
My Work
Our Art Courses - We teach Diploma in Fine Arts, advanced sketching lessons, painting, and traditional Indian folk art like Kalamkari.
Gurukul System - We follow the modern gurukul art classes style—discipline, values, and every session starts with an invocation.
For Adults - Syllabus-based training in painting, anatomy, perspective, and composition. Regular assignments, honest feedback.
Kids’ Creative Space - No competition, just world-class learning. Junior Pencil & Chai lets kids explore art freely.
Community Art - Free outdoor sketching at Cubbon Park. Meet, learn, and get inspired with fellow art lovers.
