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Online Miniature Art ClassesLearn from a State Award-winning artist
Learn Indian miniature painting from basics to advanced, live on Google Meet with Veer Narayan Arya. No prior experience needed, certificate on completion.
What you will learn
- Designed for beginners, the curriculum starts with the basics so no prior experience is necessary.
- You learn the history and significance of miniature art, the essential tools and materials, and strong foundational drawing, then move on to stone colours, gold work and finishing.
- You only need blank sheets, pencils, watercolours and three types of brushes.
Simple to start
Join from anywhere in the world on Google Meet. The live link is shared before each class.
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.
Full course
- 3 classes a week
- 1 hour per class
- 12 to 15 live sessions
- 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
What is the duration of the course?
The course runs for 45 days with 15 to 18 live sessions.
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.
How do I attend the classes?
Online classes run on Google Meet; the link is shared before each session.
Do I need prior art experience?
No. The course is designed for beginners as well as advanced learners.
Can I join from anywhere?
Yes, the online classes are open to students worldwide.