Art & Craft Workshops
Kanike
We run small, hands-on art and craft workshops for adults where you can try printmaking, pottery, leathercraft, bookbinding, natural ink making, and calligraphy with all materials provided, no experience needed.
Pricing Guide
Introductory Skill Workshops (2-3 Hours)
Session Details
- Duration: 2 to 3 hours of guided instruction.
- Batch Size: Small groups (6-8 participants) for personal attention.
- Instructor: Sessions led by practicing visual artists or master calligraphers.
Materials Provided
- Surfaces: High-quality cartridge paper, practice sheets, or clay blocks.
- Tools: Use of nibs, ink pots, bone folders, needles, or sculpting tools depending on the subject.
Hospitality
- Refreshments: Includes lemon chai and light biscuits.
- Takeaway: Participants take home their physical creation (notebook, practice sheet, or model).
Half-Day Process Workshops
Core Session
- Duration: 4 to 5 hours.
- Content: Combines theory (chemistry/optics) with practical application.
Specialized Materials
- Chemicals: Raw botanicals, gum arabic, cyanotype solutions, and developing agents.
- Hardware: PVC pipes, lenses, and construction materials for camera making.
- Equipment: Access to induction stoves, UV lightboxes, and darkroom facilities.
Inclusions
- Paper: High-GSM watercolor paper for heavy washes.
- Refreshments: Tea, coffee, and light snacks.
- Outcome: A jar of handmade ink, a functional analog camera, or a set of prints.
Full-Day Leather & Craft Intensives
Workshop Structure
- Duration: Full day (Approx. 10 AM to 5 PM).
- Technique: Focus on manual tools, saddle stitching, and edge burnishing.
Premium Inclusions
- Tool Kit: Includes a basic starter kit (chisels, needles, thread) that the participant keeps.
- Leather: Vegetable-tanned swatches sufficient for 2-3 small items (wallet, card holder).
Studio Amenities
- Workstation: Dedicated table space with cutting mats and mallets.
- Breaks: Morning and evening tea/coffee provided (Lunch not included).
Two-Day Art Masterclasses
Course Details
- Duration: Two consecutive days (Total 6-10 hours of instruction).
- Level: Covers intermediate to advanced skills (e.g., multi-color registration, casing-in).
Heavy-Duty Materials
- Printmaking: Wood/Lino blocks, carving gouges, brayers, and professional oil/water-based inks.
- Bookbinding: Greyboard, decorative screen-printed papers, canvas, spine tape, and PVA glue.
Output
- Portfolio Piece: Completion of a substantial project (e.g., edition of 5-10 prints or a hardcover journal).
- Hospitality: Tea, coffee, and snacks provided on both days.
About Art & Craft Workshops
We’ve built Kānike Studio around the idea that art is a gift, something you share and enjoy in good company. Our space is all about the charm of handmade, analog work, and celebrating the quirks that come with it.
What Happens Here
- Small, cozy groups (6-8 people max) for that personal, friendly vibe.
- Run by practicing artists who actually love what they do.
- Expect lemon chai breaks, laughter, and room to focus or chat.
- Anyone curious about art is welcome - no experience required.
What You Can Try
- Handmade printmaking class: Woodcut, block printing, and Cyanotype sun-prints. Sometimes, we even help you build a camera from scratch.
- Pottery hand-building session: Messy hands, clay everywhere, and the joy of making something from nothing. We do quirky stuff like ear sculpting, too.
- Leathercraft and bookbinding: Make your own wallet, journal cover, or a totally unique notebook.
- Natural ink making workshop: Extract colors from flowers and peels, then paint with them.
- Beginner-friendly calligraphy course: Meditative, slow, and honestly pretty relaxing.
How We Roll
- Most workshops are for adults and total beginners.
- Materials, tools, snacks? Sorted.
- Just bring your curiosity. Maybe an old tee if you want to go wild with paint or clay.
We keep things chill, hands-on, and real. If you’re looking to try something different and meet folks who feel the same, this is your spot.
Meet your Expert
Kānike Studio
56 connects in last 3 months
My Story
We started Kanike in 2019, calling it a 'gift' - just like the word means in Kannada. This studio’s got its own vibe now, full of handmade, analog messiness we love. Our logo’s got old Kannada script feels, mixing past and present. Some of the best days? Teaching cyanotype to kids in Garike village, watching them run wild with it. Orma Petti (memory box) sits here, holding bits of everyone. We’re all about stories, co-creating, and just letting things happen.
My Work
Creative Events & Workshops - We host hands-on workshops like cyanotype photography, leathercraft, book-making, woodcut printmaking, and more.
Open to All - No need to be a pro. Anyone curious about making things is welcome. Small groups, all materials provided.
Analog & Handmade Focus - We love ink, wood, darkrooms – old-school techniques that bring a special kind of magic.
Community & Collaboration - We team up with local and international artists, run residencies, and get involved in community projects.
