6th to 8th September, 2019
Local Craft Tales 2019
A series of 4 different and unique workshops by local craftsmen from Chitpur by Art Rickshaw and The Community Art Project in Association with The Chitpur Craft Collective.
Historically Bengal’s cultural centre and artist colony, the Chitpur Road has been home to craftsmen since the seventeenth century. Located in North Calcutta, it is one of the oldest roads in the city, and home to several craftspersons, who have been residents for over three generations. Around every corner, Chitpur reveals a new craft, a different story, and a unique neighbourhood.
Local Craft Tales is a celebration of these craftsmen and their fascinating crafts - each different from one another. These crafts and their creators tell a story about the history and traditions of the local people and culture, they're often beautifully made and are a unique treasure to return home with.
Join us from the 6th to the 8th of September, for direct interaction with the artisans and learn about their crafts through exciting workshops and demos.
For more details/to register kindly contact: 8335855530 or write to artrickshaw.kol@gmail.com
Historically Bengal’s cultural centre and artist colony, the Chitpur Road has been home to craftsmen since the seventeenth century. Located in North Calcutta, it is one of the oldest roads in the city, and home to several craftspersons, who have been residents for over three generations. Around every corner, Chitpur reveals a new craft, a different story, and a unique neighbourhood.
Local Craft Tales is a celebration of these craftsmen and their fascinating crafts - each different from one another. These crafts and their creators tell a story about the history and traditions of the local people and culture, they're often beautifully made and are a unique treasure to return home with.
Join us from the 6th to the 8th of September, for direct interaction with the artisans and learn about their crafts through exciting workshops and demos.
For more details/to register kindly contact: 8335855530 or write to artrickshaw.kol@gmail.com
The Art of Hastashilpo
Learn the art of crafting bamboo from local hero Binod Pakray & take home a beautiful fairy light adorned with little bamboo fishes. Revile in the festive cheer by trying your hand at the pottery wheel and creating beautiful terracotta diyas with potter Shankar Pandit.
Friday 6th September | 4:00 - 7:00 PM | Rs. 1050 per head
Learn the art of crafting bamboo from local hero Binod Pakray & take home a beautiful fairy light adorned with little bamboo fishes. Revile in the festive cheer by trying your hand at the pottery wheel and creating beautiful terracotta diyas with potter Shankar Pandit.
Friday 6th September | 4:00 - 7:00 PM | Rs. 1050 per head
The Art of Stencilling
Learn more about the hidden secrets of the street art culture in Kolkata with artist Sumantra Mukherjee, through an interactive talk session. Following which create a stencil of your own with Bholanath Das and use it to create your very own graffiti!
Saturday 7th September | 12:00 - 2:00 PM | Rs. 750 per head
Learn more about the hidden secrets of the street art culture in Kolkata with artist Sumantra Mukherjee, through an interactive talk session. Following which create a stencil of your own with Bholanath Das and use it to create your very own graffiti!
Saturday 7th September | 12:00 - 2:00 PM | Rs. 750 per head
The Art of Words
Dive deep into the world of Urdu Calligraphy - learn about its history and quirks - with scholar Usman Ghai with an hour-long session. Pick and choose a word and practice to write it in Urdu Calligraphy - only to be made into your very own stamp!
Craftsman Babu da, a veteran in stamp making, will help you convert this chosen word into a rubber stamp - ready to ink and use - a true treasure to add to your collectibles.
Finally, create your custom hand-bound book of poetry with artist Panchanan Boral. After the workshop participants can exchange stamps and take prints in each other's notebook!
Saturday 7th September | 4:00 - 7:00 PM | Rs. 1500 per head
Dive deep into the world of Urdu Calligraphy - learn about its history and quirks - with scholar Usman Ghai with an hour-long session. Pick and choose a word and practice to write it in Urdu Calligraphy - only to be made into your very own stamp!
Craftsman Babu da, a veteran in stamp making, will help you convert this chosen word into a rubber stamp - ready to ink and use - a true treasure to add to your collectibles.
Finally, create your custom hand-bound book of poetry with artist Panchanan Boral. After the workshop participants can exchange stamps and take prints in each other's notebook!
Saturday 7th September | 4:00 - 7:00 PM | Rs. 1500 per head
The Art of Cheenapara
Learn Chinese paper cutting to adorn your home from artist Mr Tiencheng Huang. Followed by a hands-on dimsum making demo session where Nicholas and Lily will teach you the secrets of making piping hot dumplings, sui mai and more, a specialty of Tiretti Bazaar breakfast market!
Sunday 8th September | 4:00 - 7:00 PM | Rs. 950 per head
Learn Chinese paper cutting to adorn your home from artist Mr Tiencheng Huang. Followed by a hands-on dimsum making demo session where Nicholas and Lily will teach you the secrets of making piping hot dumplings, sui mai and more, a specialty of Tiretti Bazaar breakfast market!
Sunday 8th September | 4:00 - 7:00 PM | Rs. 950 per head
Past Experiences
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9 February 2019
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