Phad Course

From the streets of Bhilwara, we bring you 800-year-old art

Duration 6 Hours
Level Multi-Level
Language Hindi, English

₹10,000.00

About Maestro Course

Phad painting is a traditional form of scroll painting from the small town of Bhilwara in Rajasthan. Typically used as a medium of worship, entertainment and spreading awareness, this art is synonymous with visual storytelling. Here, Rooftop brings you a comprehensive and detailed course about Phad art with the National Award-winning artist Shri Kalyan Joshi ji.

Lessons

Phad Painting Maestro Course

Artist Introduction - National Awardee Kalyan Joshi

Master artist Kalyan Joshi started learning art at the tender age of 13, and steadily developed his skills to become one of the leading names in the folk art industry. Having mastered the Phad painting from his father Padma Shree artist Shree Lal Joshi, Kalyan Ji has taken this legacy forward and introduced many contemporary themes in the art form.

Introduction to the Phad Painting

Phad art, the 700-year-old tradition of scroll painting is one of the richest folk art forms in India. The vibrant colours, intricate borders and simplified characters form the very foundation of this art. In this section you will understand the history, process and origins of this art form.

Practical implementation of the Phad Painting

Age-old art traditions and practices often pose many questions for modern learning. Before we begin the actual Phad painting, it is mandatory to understand the authentic processes of the art form.

History of Phad Painting

Here's a time travel portal that will take you back to the days when the origins of Phad painting lie. Because it is not just about learning the art but also about understanding the crux.

Phad Painting Canvas-making Process

Unlike normal canvases, the Phad canvas-making follows specific steps. Even though we will not be preparing an actually canvas, understanding the process will reveal some know-hows of the actual art.

Phad Painting Colour-making Process

Yes, traditional folk artists prepare colour with their own hands and then start their artwork. Painting for them is not just an occupation, but a festival within itself. Each mineral and stone is ground to its fullest to obtain a smooth, fine colour shade. Watch the video to know how.

Phad Painting Basic Course Introduction

This is where we begin with the actual course. With all the prerequisites cleared, you are now ready to enter the realm of Phad painting. So consider this video as the official welcome to the universe of Phad painting legacy.

Borders Designs of Phad Painting

As a first step, here is a short video - a creative warm-up to gear you for the upcoming exciting sessions. The video talks about some simple border designs and colour combinations that you can explore and practice before beginning the hardcore artwork.

Pre-requisites of Phad Painting

A basic understanding of human figures, elements, and motifs are quite mandatory to get an idea of the actual Phad art. So make sure you go through this to get a fair idea of what Phad painting is.

Phad Painting Basic Course

Introduction to Basic Motifs of the Phad Painting

Let's begin your journey towards learning Phad painting. In this basic course, we will introduce you to the major, yet simpler motifs of Phad painting. The motifs of the Phad painting are the real glamour of the art. Thus the video will give you a deep insight into the topic.

Basic Sketching

The sketching part of the Basic Course will not involve any detailing or complex features. Just one figure paired with some supporting motif will help you get things going. Keep up with the pace, and soon you'll start enjoying the process. Many exciting videos are waiting ahead.

Colouring the Artwork

The most exciting part, isn't it? Colours do add life to monochrome sketches. With just a few primary colour combinations, Phad painting allows you to be creative and imaginative with your ideas.

Creating Borders & Outline

For the painting to shine out, we add contrasting borders. But of course, there's a technique to it. And yes, this video exactly tells you about how to add neatness to your borders.

Phad Painting Intermediate Course

Introduction to Intermediate Course of Phad Painting

Firstly, pat your back for successfully completing the second chapter. You are halfway through the legacy and this is where things will start getting interesting! With more twists and turns and artsy challenges, here's a warm welcome to the Intermediate Course.

Intermediate Artwork Sketching

The ritual remains the same for every course. Sketching, colouring and borders will be constant. But the techniques will start getting intricate slowly. Here we focus more on adding details to the characters and making them more appealing.

Intermediate Artwork Colouring

The highlight of this module is the vibrant colour combinations you can create just with the help of primary colours. The focus for this module should be the use of brushes at specific places. Once you get a grip on it, then you are good to go!

Intermediate Artwork Border & Outline

You have almost completed 75% of the course. You need to treat yourself to something. Learning folk art is an extremely challenging task and you have been consistent enough with it. Just a few more border and detailing techniques from this module and you are set to enter the final stage of this course.

Phad Painting Advance Course

Introduction to Advance Course of Phad Painting

By now you must have been well equipped with the Phad painting, its collaterals and traditions. But no matter how much you do, something always remains unexplored. The Advanced Course is a striking example. Do you think you know it all?

Advance Artwork Sketching

Human figures, animal motifs, decoratives, musical instruments and much more... The Advanced Course is an art spree of distinct Phad painting motifs and designs.

Advanced Artwork Colouring

Colouring in this module is not just about adding flat colours but also about getting yourself introduced to some amazing techniques. Understanding colour placements so as to maintain balance in the overall artwork is the key takeaway from this module.

Advanced Artwork Outline

The final stage of your module as well as the course. Outline your artwork, make sure the detailing is perfect and up to the mark and done!

Material Includes

Brushes (1)
Primary Colours (1)
Palette (1)
Basic Stationery (1)
Rooftop DIY Art Kit (1)

About Artist

Kalyan Joshi

Born in 1969, Kalyan Joshi comes from a lineage of Phad painters from as early as the 13th century. Kalyan Joshi started painting at the age of 8 with his father Shri Shri Lal Joshi. He experimented with Phad painting with new stories and Contemporary style (Collage) and line drawing. He created picture montages with experts in narrative poetry, and he has done experiments with character animation. Along with that, he regularly conducts workshops in schools across India with the hope of keeping this style of painting alive. Kalyan Joshi is the co-founder of Chitrashala, an institute focused on reviving the Phad tradition of painting. He is also the founder of the Ankan Artists Group (Ankan Kala Sansthan), which has organised more than 30 exhibitions in Bilwara. Kalyan Joshi has participated in several exhibitions in India and abroad, such as 1. Paramparik Karigar, Mumbai 2. Indira Gandhi National Center for Arts, New Delhi 3. Fine Arts College, Baroda 4. The School of Art and Design, New York 5. The India Festival, Dubai 6. Asian Art Museum, San Francisco Major Awards 1. National Merit Certificate 2006 2. National Award 2012 Selected for Exhibitions, Workshops, and Collections 1. Auroville, Bharat Niwas, Pondicherry 2. International House, Philadelphia, USA 3. Asian Art Museum, San Francisco, USA