Tholubommata Doodling Online Live Quick Workshop

Doodling is an art of drawing from your thoughts. Anyone can doodle. How about adding some ethnic twist to it? Ethnic forms of Tholu Bommalata meet random doodles.

A fun way to learn traditional crafts. Inspired from the 2000 year old crafting history of Tholu Bommalata or Shadow puppetry this style of doodling takes its cues from the traditional forms of the craft, the usual imagery of flora and fauna, combined with a contemporary style of doodling. 

At the end of the sessions learners will be able to build their own doodling story using the technique. Beginners also welcome.

Understand basics of Doodling. 

Understand the traditional forms and style of the craft 

Basics of the craft, history, tools and techniques 

Learning to build your own forms and combine them together with doodling.

Create a unique artwork that is truly yours. 

Rashmi Singh, A Post Graduate in Design from the prestigious National Institute of Design (NID), Ahmedabad, has over 10 years of industry experience, in multiple creative streams with popular fashion brands and her own private label.

Rashmi primarily works with two of the oldest art forms, Tholu Bommalata (Leather Puppetry) from Andhra Pradesh and Madhubani Painting from Bihar. “To sustain something that has lost its relevance we need to add perspective, redefine and recreate into a product that gives a sense of history and a piece of future, making it truly timeless.”

Rashmi works with artisans in interior villages of Andhra Pradesh to develop a range of contemporary products using Tholu bommalata. She has developed unique bespoke products that are the perfect blend of heritage and contemporary. 

Material required (Not Compulsory) 
Paper, pen, pencil and colours