Lord Balaji - 2.5 Months Course
Starts 12 January 2026
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Lord Balaji - 2.5 Months Course
₹49,000
Course Details
Start Date: 12 January 2026
Duration: 10 weeks / 2 sessions per week
Schedule: Monday & Thursday / 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Painting Size: 15 × 20 inches / 18 × 24 inches
Format: In-person at our studio in Basavanagudi, Bangalore
Materials: Essentials Kit shipped via FedEx (available separately)
Course Overview
We will guide you step by step through the whole process of creating this beautiful, traditional art form — from preparing the canvas to the final finishing touches.
Live Video Classes — Classes are held at our studio in Basavanagudi, Bangalore.
Class Setup — Our guru teaches with 3 cameras and 2 monitors, ensuring you see every detail of each technique up close.
Teacher Support — Our gurus are available throughout the course to answer your questions and review your work.
Course Brief
- Canvas preparation with chalk powder and Arabic gum
- Preparing gum and jesso for the embossing foundation
- Applying genuine 24-karat gold foil
- Tanjore painting techniques — clothing, ornaments, and background
- Face painting — proper proportions and expressions
- Finishing with Swarovski crystals and Kundan stones
Essentials Materials Kit
Every kit is curated by Art Naavu — professional-grade materials we trust for our own paintings.
- Canvas With Sketch
- 24 Karat Gold Sheets
- Arabic Gum Crystals
- Chalk Powder
- 4 Premium Paint Brushes
- Kundan Stones
- Original Swarovski Crystals
Shipping
Your Essentials Materials Kit will be shipped via FedEx to your doorstep. We ensure every material is carefully packaged and quality-checked before dispatch.
How Our Courses Are Structured
2× Weekly Classes
Structured studio classes designed for steady, hands-on progress
Learn with Master Artists
Learn from our guru's in great detail with our most-popular course format
Studio Experience
Create, observe, and learn within our beautiful Tanjore studio
Recorded Sessions
Revisit techniques and lessons anytime, at your own pace
2× Weekly Classes
Structured studio classes designed for steady, hands-on progress
Learn with Master Artists
Learn from our guru's in great detail with our most-popular course format
Studio Experience
Create, observe, and learn within our beautiful Tanjore studio
Recorded Sessions
Revisit techniques and lessons anytime, at your own pace
From Canvas to Finished Painting
Each course guides you through the entire journey
Learn Directly from the Gurus
Hands-on instruction and attention from master artists
Every Detail Thoughtfully Covered
The courses capture every essential detail needed
From Canvas to Finished Painting
Each course guides you through the entire journey
Learn Directly from the Gurus
Hands-on instruction and attention from master artists
Every Detail Thoughtfully Covered
The courses capture every essential detail needed
Sessions In Your Course
Introduction to Tanjore Painting
Learn the history and heritage of this 400-year-old art form.
Preparing your canvas
Prepare your canvas with chalk powder and Arabic gum — the traditional way.
Transferring your sketch
Transfer the deity sketch with clean, precise lines.
Working with embossing paste
Create the iconic raised relief that gives Tanjore paintings their 3D quality.
Sticking Kundan Stones
Place Kundan stones with precision for the jewelled ornamentation.
Working with 24K Gold foil
Apply genuine 24-karat gold foil to create luminous golden areas.
Introduction to paints
Learn colour mixing techniques specific to Tanjore painting.
Painting the deity
Bring your deity to life — clothing, ornaments, and background.
Face painting
The most intricate part — proper proportions and expressions.
Swarovski crystals
Add the finishing sparkle with premium crystals.
Finishing touches
Complete your masterpiece with final details and touch-ups.
Look Inside Our Studio
A glimpse into the space where learning, craft, and creativity come alive, offering an authentic studio environment to practice and grow.
Complete Material Kits Included
Every material kit is curated by Art Naavu — the same professional-grade materials we use for our own commissioned paintings. Shipped to your doorstep via FedEx.
Your Material Kit Includes
Canvas With Sketch
Your deity is sketched and prepared on a high-quality canvas.
24 Karat Gold Sheets
Purity of gold is important for the shine and longevity of your painting.
Arabic Gum Crystals
Used to prepare jesso and to stick gold foil onto the canvas.
Chalk Powder
The main ingredient in jesso preparation for the embossing base.
4 Premium Paint Brushes
Professional-grade brushes to achieve finesse in your painting.
Kundan Stones
An integral part of Tanjore paintings for jewelled ornamentation.
Original Swarovski Crystals
Premium crystals that add sparkle visible from miles.
Certificate of Completion
Every student who completes the course is awarded a certificate from Tanjore Collective, recognising their dedication and mastery of this beautiful art form.
Love We've Received
“It was my long time dream to learn Tanjore painting. There is a sense of fulfilled, accomplished, and happy feeling when we attend the class.”
Saraswathi Lakshmanan
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