Madhubani Painting Workshop

Thursday, November 147:00—8:00 PMCommunity RoomGoodnow Library21 Concord Rd, Sudbury, MA, 01776

Join us for a Madhubani Painting Workhop on Thursday, November 14, at 7PM!

The workshop led by artist and educator Sunanda Sahay will explore the traditional techniques and themes of Mithila/Madhubani art, a popular style of folk painting from her native northern India. 

Participants will have the opportunity to both learn about the history of this distinctive art form and create their own take on Madhubani paintings using paint on paper. Supplies will be provided by the presenter. 

Registration is required. This workshop is for adults (18+) only.

About Sunanda: After earning a Masters in English literature and briefly working with the UN Mission in Mozambique, Sunanda now lives in Acton, MA, with her two sons and husband. She retains her lifelong association with Mithila where her parents were practicing doctors. She continues to revisit Madhubani periodically, refining her techniques and rediscovering the endless assortment of themes. Additionally, she is now trained in other folk and tribal art forms like Warli (Maharastra), Kalmakari (Andhra), Gond (MP), Patchitra (Orissa) and Phad (Rajasthan), Lippan(Gujrat) and many more. She popularizes the arts via exhibitions, workshops and lectures in the New England area. Find out more HERE.

Registration for this event has now closed.