Past Workshops
Holiday Programs & Workshops
Our School Holiday Program offers a vibrant and engaging platform for children to explore their creativity and artistic potential. Other than 2D visual art in our regular classes we organise the following activities in our School Holiday Programs & workshops at Libraries or other venues & at our studio.
School Holiday programs
- Crafts / Mixed Media / Product – 3D / DIY/ Upcycled Art
- Origami
- Clay Modelling & pottery
- Bollywood Dancing
- Yoga & Meditation
- And more
2. Workshops at Libraries & other Venues
- Indian Indigenous Art.
3. Urban Sketching excursions
4. Paint & Sip Party
5. Mother’s Day Arty Party
6. Online Workshops
- Rashmi’s expertise in various art styles, including Indian folk art like Warli, Madhubani, Gond and Lippan adds a unique cultural dimension to the learning experience. The program includes hands-on activities like finger painting, clay modelling, crafts, mixed media and urban / outdoor sketching excursions, fostering a holistic approach to art education.
1. School Holiday programs
Crafts / Mixed media / Product design
Experiment with depth and dimension through mixed-media techniques, bringing your ideas to life in three-dimensional form. Engage in fun and creative DIY projects using a variety of materials to make decorative and functional art. For eg, origami, card making, doll making etc. A few snapshots of projects done during school holiday programs.
A. Decorative Frames & Wall hangings
B. 3D Art / Products / D.I.Y / Upcycled Art
Explore creativity and functionality by designing innovative products using sketches, models, and prototypes as well as upcycling materials for the same.
B1. Pen stands, Doll making, Cards, etc.
B2. Picasso faces using used cartons, 3D cities, Christmas ornaments & Tea-light holders.
C. Origami
D. Clay modelling & Pottery
Shape your imagination with hands-on clay sculpting, creating unique and expressive 3D forms.
E. Bollywood Dancing & Yoga – Meditation
Learn energetic and expressive Bollywood dance moves while experiencing the rhythm and vibrancy of Indian cinema. Rashmi is an internationally recognised Yoga & Meditation teacher. She loves to pass on the benefits of these to her students in improving their health, focus, clarity & concentration.
2. Workshops at Libraries & Other venues
Workshops Based on Indian Indigenous Art
Discover the rich traditions of Indian tribal and folk art, using authentic techniques to create stunning cultural artworks.
A. Gond art workshop at the Monash Council Library at Glen Waverley
Participants created their own A4 size Gond Painting to take home with them. All materials were provided.
Gond paintings bear a remarkable likeness aboriginal art from Australia as both styles use dots to create the painting.
According to the Gond belief system, all things are inhabited by a spirit and, consequently, are sacred. Gond paintings are a reflection of man’s close connection with his natural surroundings. While a majority of Gond paintings do take inspiration from nature, it isn’t the only source of ideas. They also turn to the myths and legends of India or showcase images from their daily lives and dreams in their art.
B. Gond art workshop at the Monash Council Library at Mulgrave
C. Madhubani / Melbani Art Workshop at the Springvale Library under the Libraries After Dark Program held by The Dandenong Council libraries – 25th August 2022
This workshop was run by Rashmi Gore in her own Indo-Australian fusion style Melbani where elements of Madhubani art are used in context with the flora, fauna, human life & surroundings in Melbourne. Participants were taught the elements or Madhubani art & its brief history. Using that knowledge participants draw & paint from the reference painting of original art created by Rashmi or they create a unique painting of their own as well. This workshop added much-needed warmth to a cold wintry night. You can see the fantastic work done by the participants in the video. Workshop was held at the Springvale Library under the Libraries After Dark program organized by the Dandenong Council Libraries during winter.
D. Warli art workshop at the Springvale library under the Libraries After Dark Program – August 2022
Warli art is a tribal art form from India which dates back to Neolothic times.The Warlis or Varlis are an indigenous tribe or Adivasis, living in mountainous and coastal areas of the states of Maharashtra-Gujarat border and surrounding areas. They have their own animistic beliefs, customs and traditions. However, as a result of acculturation they have also adopted many Hindu beliefs.
Warli art workshop at the Springvale library under the Libraries After Dark Program organised by the Dandenong Libraries program – adding warmth to a cold wintry night. This workshop was run by Rashmi Gore on Indian Indigenous Warli art in her Indo-Australian fusion style & in the process participants draw & paint from the reference painting of original art created by Rashmi or they create a unique painting of their own. This workshop added much-needed warmth to a cold wintry night. We had a very happy baby for company too 🙂 Participants came up with some fantastic work.
E. Warli Art workshop at the Highway Gallery
This workshop was held at the Highway Gallery during our exhibition Blooming Buds in 2018. It was much loved by the participants & the exhibition visitors.
Gond workshop – Online International workshop (2023) for Bhagwan Mahavir University’s College of Architecture students
BMCA invites you all to the Gond art workshop by an Australian-based artist and architect Rashmi Gore for Gond art workshop that will help you explore your creativity. This is a welcome workshop that is specifically introduced for first-year students.
3. Urban Sketching
This involves drawing, sketching or Painting on location or outdoors & not in a studio. It’s about telling a story of our surroundings or travels. Students are taught how to capture something from 3D real life (not from photos or imagination) and present it on a 2D surface. Presenting the world from your personal direct observation. This is a compulsory activity and at least one such urban sketching class is held every year. We sketch in schools, parks, reserves etc places which are safe for students to be in. This class is very much loved by our students as it’s almost an art picnic.
Parents are required to accompany their child to the respective outdoor location & be present during the entire duration of the activity. This is also an excellent bonding opportunity for parents & children. Parents are welcome to participate in the sketching and discover some untapped potential at no extra charge.
2018 – 2 workshops – At North Reserve Glen Waverley
2019 – 2 workshops – At Glendal Primary School
2020 – 1 workshop – At Mount Waverley Reserve Children’s Park
2021 – 2 workshops – At Glendal Primary School
2022 – 2 workshops – At St. Christopher’s Church ground
2023 – 2 workshops – At a Mount Waverley Suburban Backyard
A few snapshots of 11 Urban sketching excursions over the last decade.
4. Paint and Sip Party
Book for a Paint & Sip or just a Paint for Fun event as a group or for a Paint party for your organisation or a Corporate team building event. This could be organised at our studio or at your Office / Home. Guided as well as non-guided sessions available at our studio. Options available for with or without snacks / tea/ coffee/ drinks. Take a look at the video below of one of our Paint & Sip event.
5. Mother’s Day Art Party
“Mother’s Day Arty Party” is an annual event organized at Art n Easel, where mothers and their children come together to celebrate creativity and artistry through a co-creation activity. This event aims to provide a platform for mothers to engage with their children in artistic activities, fostering deeper bonds and creative expression within families.
6. Online Workshops
1. Lotus Acrylic Painting
2. Melbani art – Lorikeets on Gum
3. Integrated Art & Craft project
4. Warli Art- Teen holiday Program
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