Art Workshops & Wellness Retreats in Bengaluru
I run beginner-friendly art workshops and off-grid retreats using upcycled materials, where anyone can join, all supplies and food are included, and no art experience is needed.
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ESTIMATESAbout Art Workshops & Wellness Retreats
Why I Do What I Do
I’m Madhuri and I run art workshops and wellness retreats because I honestly believe anyone can tap into their creativity. You don’t need fancy skills or art degrees here - just a bit of curiosity. This is about playing, discovering, and breaking out of all the usual conditioning we carry from childhood.
What My Sessions Feel Like
- Totally beginner-friendly, no art experience needed - I guide you step by step, but you do you.
- I use natural, upcycled stuff - coffee, wine, eggshells, recycled tissues. If it’s planet-friendly and a little quirky, I’m in! Sustainability isn’t just a buzzword for me.
- The space is chill. Think therapy meets playroom. Let go, de-stress, and reconnect with yourself (and sometimes with a bunch of other cool people).
Escape & Create: Retreats
If you want to go deeper, I host immersive retreats outside Bangalore. We paint murals together, play improv games, walk nature trails, and eat organic food. The multi-day Forest Art’beat Retreat gets you living off-grid, blending art, music, river swims, and mindful clay play. It’s a proper reset.
Workshops in the City
Shorter sessions (2-3 hours) at cafes, parks, and creative hubs around Bangalore. You’ll paint with coffee or wine, pour fluid art, upcycle waste, and get muddy with clay. It’s hands-on, earthy, and collective mural painting is a regular feature.
Who’s Welcome?
Literally anyone - kids, adults, total beginners. I bring all the materials. For workshops, snacks or drinks are sorted. For retreats, all meals are included. Locations change but always somewhere inspiring.
Why Join?
If you want a space that’s a bit raw, honest, and playful, come by. It’s not about perfection, it’s about the joy (majaa) of creating together.
Meet your Expert
Madhuri Umashankar
My Story
Hi, I’m Madhuri. I never liked those 'do not touch' signs in art galleries – so I make art you can play with. I’m self-taught, so rules? Nah, I prefer messy creativity. I use discarded stuff like cassette tapes, coffee grounds, cycle rims – turning junk into stories. Sometimes projects flop, sometimes they sing. I care about mental health too, making art a safe place for feelings. Painting bins with a friend, laughing, that’s my kind of magic.
My Work
Custom Art Installations & Commissions - I make interactive art installations for cafes, homes, events, plus unique upcycled paintings and commissions.
Upcycled Art Workshops & Retreats - Join me for workshops using cassette tapes, coffee, clay, fluid art – hands-on, sustainable, and playful.
Interactive Murals & Soundscapes - Touch, play, help create giant coloring book walls or sound installations from vinyls. Creativity for everyone.
Art for Mental Health & Community - My art talks about wellbeing, emotions, and connection. Workshops or murals, it’s about healing and expression.
For Curious Folks & Businesses - Perfect for anyone wanting to explore creativity, or businesses seeking soulful, sustainable art that stands out.
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