Traditional Indian Art Workshop
Exploring Lippan and Madhunbani
Indian folk art traditions carry centuries of cultural memory, symbolism, and storytelling through patterns, textures, and vibrant colors.
This workshop introduces participants to two distinctive traditional art forms Lippan Art from Gujarat and Madhubani Painting from Bihar, offering an opportunity to explore their history, techniques, and visual language.
The course begins with an introduction to Lippan art, where participants will learn about its origins, characteristic motifs, and decorative patterns. Through guided exercises, students will design compositions and translate them onto boards, transforming two-dimensional layouts into raised designs using moulding materials. The process concludes with coloring, mirror work, and finishing techniques to create a complete Lippan artwork.
In the second half of the workshop, participants will be introduced to Madhubani painting, a traditional style known for its intricate patterns, symbolic motifs, and bold colors. Students will practice motifs, develop their own compositions on canvas, and learn the characteristic line work and coloring techniques that define this art form.
The workshop is open to anyone interested in exploring Indian folk art, decorative traditions, and creative practices.
About Artist Mentor
Khushboo Gupta, a Delhi-based artist, holds a Master’s degree in Painting from Indira Kala Sangeet Vishwavidyalaya, Khairagarh, and a Bachelor’s degree in Painting from Amity University, Noida. She runs her studio, Dwarka Art Studio, in New Delhi, where she practices art and conducts creative workshops for all age groups.
Committed to social causes, she has volunteered with UshaKiran NGO, Youth for Seva, and Seva Bharti, teaching arts to underprivileged children. Khushboo has exhibited her work at Berth Art Gallery in Kochi, Kala Srot Art Gallery in Lucknow, Indian International Centre, and Nehru Art Gallery in Chhattisgarh, and was featured in the 2023 Students Biennale in Kochi.
For the last two years, she has also conducted summer art camp workshops during yoga events, promoting creativity and mindfulness among participants. Recently, she showcased her work in the 2025 exhibition at MSU Baroda.
