Dancing Women: Indian Miniature Techniques

Dancing Women: Indian Miniature Techniques

13 and 14 Jun 2026 | 2-day | Full days

Venue

RWA Drawing School Studio, RWA, BS8 1PX

Price

£140

Date

13 and 14 Jun 2026

Select your tickets:

£140

Tutor - Samantha Buckley 

2-day workshop

Saturday 13 June, 10.30am - 4.30pm and Sunday 14 June 2026, 10.30am - 3.30pm 

Dancing women in Indian miniature painting represent grace, celebration and a romantic narrative , often portrayed in Mughal and Rajasthan styles. They are seen in elegant postures and traditional attire with sheer, flowing skirts.

During this two day workshop students will be introduced to the traditional techniques of Indian painting, including paper preparation, pigment making and the delicate shading that is the essence of this beautiful artform.

There will also be an opportunity to add gold detailing to the flowing textiles of the dancing women.

All basic materials provided for this workshop, although we recommend bringing your own brushes if you have them, ranging from very, very small to medium in size. Samantha specifically suggests size 5/6, 2, and some 0, 00 watercolour brushes. Please bring an apron or wear clothes suitable for an art studio. You may also wish to consider bring a plastic bag in which to take wet work home with you on Day 2.

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Participants must be 18 or over.

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