Explore art forms of South Asia: Visual Arts Workshop Series

Explore art forms of South Asia: Visual Arts Workshop Series

SACH organized 2 workshop series in the months of September and October in collaboration with the Hopkinton Public Library by engaging with local visual artists. The public library provided an easily accessible and a beautiful space for children of different age groups and families to spend time together and create works of art in a therapeutic environment. 

These instruction led workshops are designed to bring families together in a creative space and for local artists with specific areas of focus to share their knowledge with the community. Below are the 2 workshop series featuring families enjoying their time together exploring new art forms. 

The Tribal folk art of Central India: Gond

By Instructor: Kanchan Tare

Families enjoying exploring the tribal folk art of Gond by creating beautiful patterns and nature-inspired designs. These patterns are inspired from designs dating back to the 16th century in Central India. Participants added their unique touch through their creative expression to this ancient traditional style. 

Students display their creations with artist and instructor Kanchan Tare.

Thank you for all who attended this workshop on Sep 27th! We loved seeing you with your family and seeing your canvases bloom with vibrant colors. 

Rangoli: Colorful Sand art on wooden mandalas

By Instructor: Charusmitha Ram

‘Rangoli’ or ‘Rows of Color’ is a traditional Indian art form where decorative mandala patterns are created often using materials like colored powders, rice flour, flower petals, and sand.
Participants worked with wooden mandala mats and colored sand to decorate the mandalas.

This workshop series was funded by Mass Cultural Council.