craft training
recently matsya partnered with utthan for a craft training for their women at rajula in gujarat India.The main focus & objective of the training was towards basic design,drawing,& use their own skills to create products .
our subject was “rajula” their own town, villages ,things that one see around.
we started with basic sketches on paper, then on fabric,and then filling up the fabric with their own imagination of colours,embroidery and patch work.
they were amazed to see themselves draw & see their own skills transform into great simple designs we brainstormed on ideas such as the rajula tower,the darga a mosque,manju ma a senior women sketched the sparrow which was high in creativity &design,the chakda a local transporter like a rickshaw were all transformed on paper & then on fabrics .
we also ended up making some products out of waste fabrics at the work shop !
the ten day programme witnessed lot of potential within the women which gave them a new dimension of their own skills ,confidence,to view & think different & yetcreative ,fun, & meet a new friend “matsya”
i enjoyed & learnt new perspectives to design at the training .My sincere thanks to utthan for giving matsya a wonderful opportunity.
Thanks pallavi , chetana,& women present at the training for all your support for making the programme a a great success!!
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Hi, I am Neha - an artist, a potter and a crafts' lover. My travails with arts and crafts began by dabbling with paint and colour since my teens Studying Fine Arts at Sir J.J School of Arts , Mumbai and then Studio pottery at Golden Bridge Pottery, Pondicherry intensified my love for the subject and honed my skills as well. I embarked on my journey by working extensively in Gujarat and Maharshtra. My own contributions and learnings from others helped me gain myriad experiences and sharpen a multiple set of skills in the sector. Now based in Mumbai, I continue with the passion to express my creativity through arts and crafts.... through 'Matsya'. This blog is about Matsya and our journey has begun........... Think twice before you steal instead email me at neha@matsyacrafts.comCraft Tours
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What an amazing thing you are doing, empowering women! Time and time again it has been proven that the best way to improve a society is to do exactly this! Awesome job you guys!
just amazing and great!
WOW and 'hats off' to you and your team! Inspiring!!!
amazing neha.good work.god bless
Thank you for sharing. I hope to always read about the fascinating work you do.
Moving. I am always overwhelmed by women helping other women to come out of their 'nest' and try to fly with new wings.
this is so amazing! good work neha.
thank you so much for all your encouraging comments .
it inspires me to work more & reach to more & more groups like these where i can explore on design ,ideas & concepts using their existing skills!
i wish i could be a part of this !
Awesome ! The talent we have in the artisans of India is amazing. Wonderful to see such workshops which can help build a bridge between the crafts and the market.