re:vive: Warli Painting Workshop | Tribal Painting from India (English)

Duration: 2 hours

Language
of instruction: English

Experience
level: Beginners

No previous art experience is required for this activity. 

All materials are included in the cost of this workshop.

For birthdays, parties, special events, or bookings of more than 10 people, drop us an email at business@rekompany.com 

We can help you with a special price. 

1. Introduction to Warli Painting

You will be introduced to the history and the roots of this traditional tribal art form that resembles ancient cave paintings but is also similar to modern-day doodles. Know more about the essence of this art form and its roots in celebrating nature, community, and celebration.

2. Basics of Warli Art 

Time to learn the basics, the base of basic geometric shapes, making humans and elements of nature in the Warli style. Practice sheets will be provided for this to ease you into the basics of Warli art. 

3. Conceptualize and create your own Warli
Masterpiece 

Now that you have a better understanding of this art form and the values it represents, it’s time to create your own masterpiece by recreating an event you cherish or a composition that you’d like to express

Warli art is a traditional
tribal art form from Maharashtra, India, dating back to 2500 BCE. It is known for its minimalistic style, using simple geometric shapes to depict rural life scenes such as farming, hunting, and dancing. Originally painted on village
walls with a mixture of rice paste on a brown background, Warli art emphasizes the harmony between humans and nature.

This ancient art form conveys the Warli tribe's values and traditions through visual storytelling. Its simplistic, doodle-like aesthetic has gained international recognition and resonates with contemporary design trends. Warli art's
adaptability allows it to be seamlessly integrated into modern decor and fashion, adding a touch of cultural heritage to everyday items while celebrating India's rich artistic traditions.

Through our re:vive initiative, we are committed to reintroducing art forms and cultural elements from across the world that sustain the livelihood of communities. 

25% of the course fees per participant will be donated to the Warli tribe in Maharashtra, India to sustain their livelihoods. 

Parichay Mehta

Having grown up in the state of Maharashtra in India, Warli Art was a common art form while growing up for Parichay. Having dabbled a hand or two in school at the art form, he took inspiration from it years later, modifying Warli figures into doodles for memes that he enjoyed posting on his humor page. 

He also took sessions in the traditional form of Warli
painting from Dilip Bahotha hosted by MeMeraki, a professional Warli Artist from Maharashtra, India. Parichay will be your guide to the world of Warli painting while teaching you the basics and helping you to create your own Warli masterpiece.