Art of Shola
Date: 26 November 2024
Time: 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM
Venue: Studio Room, KCC (4th floor)
For invited participants only.
At this year’s AMI Arts Festival, explore the cultural heritage of West Bengal through the traditional art of shola pith crafting. This is a workshop by KCC in collaboration with Lakshmipat Singhania School introduces participants to the art shola as an expression of culture, emotion, and exquisite craftsmanship, with a hands-on focus on creating decorative birds. Shola pith, a sustainable material, has long been a symbol of artistic pride, used in social, religious, and economic contexts in Bengal.
This workshop will be followed by a guided walkthrough of the ongoing photography and art exhibitions at KCC.
What you’ll learn:
Fundamental skills in shola pith crafting
Techniques for creating decorative birds with shola
Insights into sustainable printing and eco-friendly art forms
About the Facilitator:
Rathindra Nath Halder is a seasoned shola artist and award-winner, bringing years of experience and expertise in traditional crafts that have been passed down through generations.
