Introduction to Kalamkari | Workshop with Nikita Shah
Thursday April 3, 2:30-5pm | Campbell Multipurpose Room, Rose Hill Campus
Limited number of free registrations here: https://forms.gle/DRsCapPNea5f22gVA
Kalamkari is a 3,000-year-old textile craft that originated as a medium of storytelling using a bamboo pen and natural dyes. This traditional art form involves at least 23 individual stages and is currently practiced only in Sri Kalahasti, India.

This workshop given by Fashion Designer Nikita Shah consists of a live demonstration and a simultaneous critical discussion of its history. Participants learn to create a simple piece of kalamkari.

WORKSHOP STRUCTURE:
Brief presentation on history of Kalamkari (30-40 mins)
Demonstration & creation of kalamkari piece (1-2 hours)

Website with more info: https://www.un-title.com/workshops
This workshop is co-presented by Fashion Studies, Art & Engagement and the Center for Community Engaged Learning.