Personal Saree Draping Classes
Locations
TRAVELS TO
Home visits across Bengaluru
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
VISIT AT
Studio at Basavanagudi
Discoverdiva (Visits By Appointment Only), 357, 9th Cross, 7th Main Rd, CK Nagar, NR Colony, Basavanagudi, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560019, India
Studio at Prestige Ferns Residency, HSR Layout
Shikha Agarwal Makeup, PRESTIGE FERNS RESIDENCY, Haralur Main Rd, Eastwood Twp, HSR Layout, Bengaluru, Haralur, Karnataka 560102, India
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.
