Personal Saree Draping Classes
Available across Bengaluru
I teach you how to drape any saree by yourself, step by step, with personal guidance in Bangalore or online.
Pricing Guide
Virtual 1-on-1 Saree Draping Session
Session Format
- Mode: Live 1-on-1 Video Call via Zoom or WhatsApp.
- Duration: Intensive 2 to 2.5 hour single session.
- Demonstration: Instructor demonstrates techniques simultaneously on a mannequin while watching your movements.
Technical Skills
- Pleating Mechanics: Mastering the Center Pleat technique (creating 6 narrow 5 to 6 inch pleats) for a slimming effect.
- Shoulder Styling: Aligning, stacking, and securing shoulder pleats, including the "flip hack" for pinning.
- Structure and Fit: Using the Side Pleat turn to contour the hip area.
- Pinning Strategy: Guidance on using specific pins (bead pins vs strong pins) to avoid tearing delicate fabrics like Chiffon.
Personalization
- Fabric Guidance: Tips specific to the saree chosen for practice (e.g., handling heavy Kanjivaram vs slippery Satin).
- Body Type Adjustments: Custom advice on pleat width and tucking height.
- Troubleshooting: Real time correction of common issues like falling shoulder pleats or uneven hemlines.
In-Studio Hands-On Draping Workshop
Core Experience
- Location: In-person session at Discoverdiva Studio or Home Studio in Bangalore.
- Methodology: "Touch and Fix" approach where the instructor physically guides hand movements to understand fabric tension.
- Equipment: Use of a specialized Draping Stand with Pegs to hold fabric taut for perfect pleating before tucking.
Syllabus
- Foundation: Basics of petticoat or shapewear tying and height adjustment for walking ease.
- Advanced Pleating: Creating the "Mermaid Fit" using lower body tucking techniques.
- Chest Pleats: Secure pinning methods to ensure zero exposure and comfort.
- Style Variation: Learning both the Corporate (pinned neat) look and Social (Open Pallu) look.
Tools and Extras
- Kit Usage: Access to a customized draping kit with heavy duty safety pins and clips during class.
- Shapewear Trial: Opportunity to try on shapewear to understand the difference versus traditional petticoats.
- Recording: Clients are permitted to record specific segments of the tutorial on their phone.
Complete Grooming Package (Saree Draping + Self-Makeup)
Saree Draping Module
- Technical Training: Includes all aspects of the In-Studio session including Pleating, Pinning, and Pallu management.
- Durability: Focus on "Event Readiness" techniques to ensure the saree stays intact for 8+ hours.
Self-Makeup Module
- Skin Prep: Education on Cleansing, Toning, and Moisturizing (CTM) before application.
- Base Perfection: Finding the correct foundation shade and undertone analysis for a skin like finish.
- Feature Enhancement: Basic eyeliner application, eyebrow shaping, and long wear lipstick techniques.
- Look Transition: How to turn an office look into a party look with minimal product changes.
Vanity Audit and Advisory
- Product Analysis: Review of your existing makeup bag to sort expired products versus usable ones.
- Shopping List: Personalized recommendations for products suited to your skin type and budget.
- Practice: Hands-on application on one half of the face by the instructor and the other half by the student.
About Personal Saree Draping Classes
Why I Teach Saree Draping
It's not just about the saree for me - it's about making you feel confident and independent. Over the years, maine hazaaron (thousands) of women ko sikhaya hai (have taught) how to drape a saree themselves, whether they're total newbies or just need a confidence boost. My classes are for anyone who wants to stop depending on others for something as basic (yet tricky!) as wearing a saree.
Who My Classes Are For
- Struggling to even start with a saree? No stress, this is for you.
- Closet full of sarees, but always need help? I get it.
- Brides-to-be, working ladies, or just someone wanting to learn something new - sab ke liye (for everyone).
What I Actually Teach
I break it down to make it bilkul asaan (absolutely easy):
- Basics: What to wear under, first tuck, making the saree stay put.
- Saree pleating techniques: Neat center pleats for a slim look, chest pleats that don’t budge.
- Pallu tricks: Classic pleated ya open palla (pallu) - how to manage it so it stays elegant.
- Fabrics: Chiffon, organza, Kanjivaram, Banarsi - each ka alag funda hai (each has its own method), and we cover that.
How My Classes Work
- Personalized, one-on-one saree draping lesson - in Bangalore or online (worldwide).
- I give you my full attention, lots of patience, and real tips from experience.
Mix and match with self-makeup lessons if you want a complete glow-up. By the end, you’ll drape your saree yourself - no drama, just you being you.
Meet your Expert
Shikha Agarwal
1301 connects in last 3 months
My Story
Hi, I’m Shikha. After years of being mom, I finally hit 40 and thought, bas, ab time hai apne liye (now is my time). That ‘Marzi Ki Malkin’ song? That’s me! I started teaching makeup and saree draping, and wow, what a ride. From teens to aunties, doctors to brides, I’ve taught 1000+ women. My classes aren’t just about makeup, they’re about confidence. Fail, learn, succeed – sab chalta hai (everything goes). Passion drives me, and I want you to feel it too.
My Work
Self-makeup & Saree Draping Classes - I teach one-on-one, online and offline, in Bangalore or anywhere you are.
Step-by-step, basics first - Hum basics se shuru karte hain (We start from scratch), guiding you every step but letting you try on your own.
Natural everyday makeup with minimal products - I show you how to look great with less, picking products that suit your skin, not your wallet.
For anyone, any age - Brides, IT pros, moms, aunties – if you want to learn, I’m here. Age, busy schedule, doesn’t matter.
Personalised, not generic - Classes are tailored to you – your skin, your style. You’ll learn skills for life, not just follow a tutorial.