5 Indoor Art Activities You Should Try This Monsoon

There’s something magical about monsoons. Maybe it’s the smell of wet earth that carries you back to childhood, the way raindrops tap against the window like an old friend checking in, or maybe it’s the blanket of grey skies that invites you to slow down and turn inwards. But while the world gets drenched, your soul starts craving warmth, something you can hold, create, feel. And if you ask us, there’s nothing better than filling up that space with fun art activities for all age groups. Monsoons are the season of pause, and creativity loves a good pause. It’s a time when the rush outdoors slows down, and you suddenly find yourself surrounded by time. Time to paint. To craft. To remember. Time to gather loved ones, sip chai, and lose yourself in colours. It’s the perfect season for indoor art activities that are more than just pastimes; they’re slow joy in motion. So if you're staring out your window wondering what to do this season, here’s your gentle nudge: turn the rain into your rhythm and let creativity pour.

Imagine creating your wall decor with Warli art. Yes, the same tribal art form that tells stories through stick figures and rhythmic patterns. Warli is minimal, almost meditative, and yet full of meaning. You can learn it with Artventures by Rooftop, a curated journey that makes the process accessible, fun, and deeply immersive. And once you’ve learnt it, there’s a certain pride in putting up your handmade art on the wall. It’s no longer just home decor; it becomes a piece of your story. If you're someone who likes adding a playful twist to your indoor afternoons, here’s something quirky you should try: DIY Cheriyal masks. These bold, bright, slightly eccentric-looking masks from Telangana are rooted in storytelling and theatre. They’re colourful, dramatic, and honestly, so much fun to make on a rainy day. All you need is some papier-mache, paint, and that restless creative itch. You could turn it into a weekend project or an impromptu art jam with your siblings. And the best part? Rooftop’s step-by-step art course on Cheriyal masks makes even beginners feel like pros. The kind of course you didn’t know you needed, until you’re halfway through and wondering why you didn’t try this sooner.

Then there are days when you don’t want to get your hands dirty but still want to do something that lights up your brain. That’s when the FATAC Cards come in, Rooftop’s delightful deck of Indian folk art facts that aren’t just trivia, they’re conversation starters. Hosting a FATAC card party at home might sound offbeat, but believe us, once you start reading those bite-sized stories and challenging each other to guess art forms, states, or techniques, it turns into an art-meets-game-night kinda vibe. It’s laughter, learning, and legacy in one place. And it brings people together in the most unexpected ways.

We’ve also seen postcard books find their way into rainy evenings. You know those times when you want to feel something? Nostalgia, calm, or a little sense of doing something meaningful without a huge effort? That’s when picking up a Rooftop postcard book helps. They aren’t just cards; they’re canvases of culture you can colour in, learn from, and post to a friend or keep for yourself. These postcard books are also great for DIY summer activities for kids, even though it's not summer anymore, the essence of playful learning carries through. Monsoons give kids the perfect setting to stay indoors and create their tiny galleries on fridge doors or bedroom walls. The best part? They learn many skills while creating. Each stroke introduces them to a different part of India’s heritage.

Rooftop’s online art workshops for kids and adults alike are designed to do just that. Whether it’s learning traditional Indian art courses online or simply picking up summer crafts for kids that stretch into rainy day fun, each session is built to spark joy. With expert artists from across the country leading the way, the process becomes less intimidating and more like sitting with an old friend who’s teaching you something close to their heart. The kind of space where "mistakes" turn into design, and learning feels like storytelling. There’s also the emotional connection that comes with learning these art forms. Each brushstroke holds generations of culture. When you take an art course like Gond, Pichwai, or Madhubani Art , you aren’t just painting, you’re preserving. You’re becoming a quiet participant in a centuries-old conversation. This monsoon, maybe that’s the intimacy we all need. To remember where we come from. To feel rooted when everything else feels fast and fleeting.

And let’s not forget the affordability of it all. In a time when every outing seems to come with a hefty price tag, indoor art experiences provide affordable summer fun for kids and families, even if the calendar says it’s already monsoon. Rooftop’s DIY kits, workshops, and courses are all priced in a way that allows everyone to access and enjoy them. You don’t need a fancy art studio, just a table, some colours, and your imagination. So, here’s your monsoon to-do list: learn Warli, make a Cheriyal mask, host a FATAC party, paint postcards, and most importantly, create without overthinking. Let the season be your studio. You don’t have to wait for a perfect moment, just pick up a brush and begin.

If you’ve been looking for the perfect space to explore all of this, Rooftop is that space. It’s a living, breathing archive of Indian art traditions brought into the now. With the best online Madhubani classes, indoor art activities, DIY summer projects for kids, and authentic folk art workshops, this is your destination to learn, unlearn, and relearn. Enroll today in a Rooftop art workshop, and let this monsoon be the one where your creativity finally gets the home it deserves.