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Miniature Painting Classes in JaipurAt the Artshaili studio
Learn Indian miniature painting in person at our Jaipur studio with State Award-winning artist Veer Narayan Arya. For kids and adults, basic to advanced.
What you will learn
- Hands-on classes in a creative studio, with personal guidance and a community of fellow artists.
- You learn the history of miniature art, tools and materials, foundational drawing, stone colours, gold work and finishing.
- Bring blank sheets, pencils, watercolours and three types of brushes; we guide you on the rest.
Simple to start
Classes are held at our studio: Officers Colony, Meenawala, Sirsi Road, Panchyawala, Jaipur, Rajasthan 302034.
Register with the form below or message us on WhatsApp, and we will confirm your batch and timings.
Course syllabus
From the first pencil lines to a finished piece, step by step.
Introduction
- Introduction
- Class overview
- Tools and materials
- Ideas and inspiration
Basic
- Movement of pencil
- Types of pencils
- Tracing method
- Freehand drawing
- Colour theory
Colour work
- Stone colour making
- Filtering stone colours
- Colour filling
- Gold leaf colour making
- Using golden work (powder form)
- Making black colour from kajal
- Using black colour
Miniature work
- Shading and shadow work
- Design work
- Moti mala work
- Khat guniya design
- Final work: ghutai and cutting
- Project submission
Veer Narayan Arya
State Award-winning miniature artist
Born in 1967, Veer Narayan Arya has painted Indian miniatures in Jaipur since 1984 and won the State Art Award in 2018. You learn traditional stone colours, gold work and fine brushwork from a working artist, not just a teacher.
Choose your plan
Pay securely online, or message us on WhatsApp to pay another way.
Basic to advanced
- Monday to Friday classes
- 40 hours in total
- 20 sessions of 2 hours each
- Extra classes at ₹750 / day
- Certificate of completion
- Same tutor for every lesson
Book your seat
Fill in the form and we will contact you on WhatsApp with batch timings. Questions first? Message us anytime.
Questions about the classes
Who teaches the course?
Veer Narayan Arya, a State Award-winning artist with decades of experience in Indian miniature art.
What will I learn?
Basic to advanced miniature techniques, including colour work, miniature painting and traditional Indian styles.
What materials do I need?
Blank sheets, pencils, watercolours and three types of brushes. We guide you on everything.
Will I get a certificate?
Yes, you get a certificate of completion after finishing the course.
Where are the classes held?
At the Artshaili studio, Officers Colony, Meenawala, Sirsi Road, Panchyawala, Jaipur, Rajasthan 302034.