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Learn Traditional Tanjore Painting

byTanjore CollectiveClasses available Online and at Studio in BasavanagudiStarts from₹5,500 per courseView full gallery

Discover the meditative joy of Tanjore painting with my family’s 40-year legacy. Whether you are a complete beginner or looking to refine your craft, I guide you through every step—from traditional muck work to applying pure 24k gold foil.

This video shows the entire magical journey of creating a Tanjore painting, from a simple sketch to a divine masterpiece. You'll see how we add Kundan stones for sparkle, apply traditional embossing for a unique 3D effect, and use real 24-karat gold foil to make the artwork shine.

I'm here to guide you through every single step of creating your own beautiful Tanjore painting. In this video, I explain what you'll learn in our Goddess Saraswati course, which is perfect even if you are an absolute beginner with no prior art experience.

Hearing from my students is the most rewarding part of my journey. Listen to Aishwarya's story about how she surprised herself by creating her first full painting, and how much she enjoyed the meditative process of learning this traditional art.

There's a special energy when we create art together. This is a glimpse into one of our Gajalakshmi painting batches at my studio in Basavanagudi, Bangalore, where students learn hands-on in a warm and friendly community.

For our online students, we pack each material kit with so much love and care. This video shows you everything you'll receive to start your journey, including a pre-sketched canvas, 24-karat gold sheets, brushes, crystals, and more, all delivered to your doorstep.

The final details are what bring a deity to life. Watch as we add the finishing touches to this magnificent Lord Balaji painting, making it sparkle with Swarovski crystals and intricate gold work, creating a piece that feels like you're in Tirupati.

I truly believe there is an artist in everyone, and the smiles on my students' faces at the end of a workshop mean the world to me. This video celebrates the joy and accomplishment of our students as they proudly hold their finished masterpieces.

This art is a legacy passed down from my grandmother to my mother, Vani Bhaskar, who started teaching over 40 years ago. In this video, she shares how she fell in love with Tanjore art and how it feels like a form of meditation.

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Many of my students walk in thinking they cannot draw, but they leave with a radiant deity painting they created from scratch. I personally guide you through the process, helping you balance the 3D embossing with the fine brushwork required for expressive details. In my classes, we don't just paint; we practice a form of sadhana [meditative practice] that brings genuine peace to your creative journey. 🥰

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Tanjore Collective

Classes available Online and at Studio in BasavanagudiStarts from ₹5,500 per course

Hi, I'm Vibha Raj. Art has been flowing in my blood for over 40 years, passed down from my grandmother to my mother, and now to me. I love helping students find their spark, whether they are 8 or 80, and turning that nervous energy into a masterpiece.