- People of all age groups are participating in the training.
- Participants are learning the intricacies of Warli, Gond, Mandana, and Cheriyal mask art forms.
The South Central Zone Cultural Centre (SCZCC), Nagpur, under the Ministry of Culture, Government of India, is organizing a “Summer Workshop” from May 26 to 31, 2025, at its campus. The workshop was inaugurated on Monday, May 26, 2025, by Ms. Aastha Karlekar, Director of SCZCC, by lighting the traditional lamp. All the instructors participating in the workshop were present during the inauguration.
The workshop is being conducted in two sessions daily:
- Morning Session (9:00 AM to 12:00 PM):
- Warli painting of Maharashtra is being taught by Mr. Subhash Sutar.
- Mandana painting of Madhya Pradesh is being taught by Mrs. Krishna Verma, a senior Mandana artist and recipient of the National Devi Ahilya Award and the Shikhar Samman.
- Afternoon Session (3:00 PM to 6:00 PM):
- Gond painting of Madhya Pradesh is being taught by Mr. Shraman Kumar Shyam.
- Cheriyal-style mask making from Telangana is being taught by Mr. Nagila Ganesh and Mrs. Vajna Ganesh. Mr. Nagila Ganesh is a recipient of the State Award (Telangana).
A participation fee of Rs 600 per person per session is applicable for the entire 6-day workshop. Participants are required to bring their own materials.
For more information, contact:
Mr. Rajesh Khadse – 9326969492
Mrs. Shweta Tiwari – 9422480905
To register, fill out the form at the following link:
https://forms.gle/UGdCeY94sjxiaUNL7
or scan the provided QR code.
The Director of SCZCC, Ms. Aastha Karlekar, has appealed to all art enthusiasts to actively participate in this workshop and enjoy the experience. She also encouraged everyone to contribute to the preservation and promotion of traditional arts through such events.
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