Learn Pattachitra with Kalasampatti

About Our Programmes

Heritage-Led Learning

All programmes are led by hereditary master artists whose families have preserved these art forms across generations.

Seamless Setup

For mobile workshops, the artists travel with all required supplies, including coconut shells, natural pigments, and handmade brushes, turning any corporate office, resort, or private residence into an authentic creative studio.

Personalised Mentorship

Whether learning online or in person, classes maintain an intimate student-to-teacher ratio to ensure individual feedback, focused guidance, and deep cultural immersion at every step of the creative journey.

Programmes Overview

 

BEGINNER IN-PERSON

The Pattachitra Experience

3-Hour Workshop

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BASIC SKETCHING REQUIRED HYBRID

Pattachitra Foundation

16 Hours

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BEGINNER TO INT. HYBRID

Mentorship Programme

Ongoing

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BASIC SKETCHING REQUIRED HYBRID

Talapatra Engraving

16 Hours

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The Pattachitra Experience

An immersive, hands-on workshop led by master artists from Odisha. Participants discover the history, materials, and techniques of Pattachitra before creating their own hand-painted artwork using traditional motifs.

Duration 3 Hours
Mode In-person At your venue or arranged by Kalasampatti
Skill Level Beginner-friendly
Batch / Group Size Tailored for intimate gatherings or large groups
Materials All materials provided
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Workshop Includes

  • Traditional natural pigments and handmade Pattachitra brushes
  • Prepared artwork base with a choice of traditional motifs
  • Live demonstrations and step-by-step personal guidance by master artists
  • Your completed hand-painted Pattachitra artwork to take home

Perfect For

Corporate team-building, employee engagement and leadership retreats, Women's Day celebrations, wellness initiatives, educational institutions, universities, hotels, resorts and private family gatherings.

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The Pattachitra Foundation Programme

A comprehensive foundation course designed for a deeper engagement with the craft. Under personalised mentorship, learners start from a blank canvas and complete every stage of the artwork themselves, developing an understanding of composition, linework, and detailing.

Duration 16 Hours total 8 Sessions, 2 Hours each
Schedule 2 Classes per week
Mode Online OR In-person At the Master Artist's Studio in Raghurajpur, Odisha
Skill Level Recommended for learners with a basic foundation in sketching and painting
Batch Size One-on-one or small groups Up to 4 participants
Materials Provided for in-person sessions
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What You'll Explore

  • History, philosophy, and visual language of Pattachitra
  • Traditional sketching, composition, and border ornamentation
  • Preparation of natural pigments and colour mixing in coconut shells
  • Brush control, precise linework, and traditional finishing techniques
  • Creating a complete artwork on a blank surface or a product of choice
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The Pattachitra Mentorship Programme

An ongoing, self-paced programme for individuals who wish to cultivate Pattachitra as a lifelong artistic practice. Sessions build progressively from foundational pencil sketching to intricate, complex painting compositions.

Duration Ongoing
Schedule 1 Session per week 2 Hours
Mode Online OR In-person At the Master Artist's Studio in Raghurajpur, Odisha
Skill Level Suitable for Beginners and Intermediate Learners
Batch Size One-on-one or small groups Up to 4 participants
Materials Provided for in-person sessions
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What You'll Explore

  • Fundamentals of Pattachitra visual language and compositional principles
  • Sustained focus on pencil sketching alongside traditional painting
  • Natural pigment preparation and colour mixing in coconut shells
  • Progressive advancement from simple layouts to highly detailed, original masterworks
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The Talapatra Engraving Programme

A specialised course focusing on Odisha’s centuries-old tradition of palm leaf engraving. Participants learn to sketch directly onto prepared palm leaves, engrave intricate detailing using a traditional stylus, and apply black pigment to reveal striking monochrome artwork.

Duration 16 Hours total 8 Sessions, 2 Hours each
Schedule 2 Classes per week
Mode Online OR In-person At the Master Artist's Studio in Raghurajpur, Odisha
Skill Level Recommended for learners with a basic foundation in sketching and painting
Batch Size One-on-one or small groups Up to 4 participants
Materials Provided for in-person sessions
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What You'll Explore

  • History and philosophy of Talapatra as a narrative medium
  • Characteristics of working with palm leaf as an artistic surface
  • Engraving techniques using the traditional artisan stylus
  • Precision linework, ornamenting, and traditional black pigment application
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