Phad Course
From the streets of Bhilwara, we bring you 800-year-old art
Course Curriculum
Phad Painting Maestro Course
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
Phad Painting Basic Course
Phad Painting Intermediate Course
Phad Painting Advance Course
Materials Required
Brushes
Quantity: 1
Primary Colours
Quantity: 1
Palette
Quantity: 1
Basic Stationery
Quantity: 1
Rooftop DIY Art Kit
Quantity: 1
Meet the Maestro
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
- Paramparik Karigar, Mumbai
- Indira Gandhi National Center for Arts, New Delhi
- Fine Arts College, Baroda
- The School of Art and Design, New York
- The India Festival, Dubai
- Asian Art Museum, San Francisco
Major Awards
- National Merit Certificate 2006
- National Award 2012
Selected for Exhibitions, Workshops, and Collections
- Auroville, Bharat Niwas, Pondicherry
- International House, Philadelphia, USA
- Asian Art Museum, San Francisco, USA
