Shiva Parivar - Advanced Online Course
Starts 2 July 2026
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Shiva Parivar - Advanced Online Course
₹52,000
Course Details
Start Date: 2 July 2026
Duration: 9.5 weeks / 2 sessions per week
Schedule: Monday & Wednesday / 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Painting Size: 15 × 20 inches / 18 × 24 inches
Format:
Live on Zoom
Recordings: All classes are recorded and shared with you. You will have access to the recordings for up to 1 month after course completion.
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 live on Zoom. Every class is recorded and shared with you.
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 online sessions designed for steady, hands-on progress
Learn with Master Artists
Learn from our guru's in great detail with our most-popular course format
Recorded Sessions
Revisit techniques and lessons anytime, at your own pace
Learn From Anywhere
Complete the course from anywhere you please
2× Weekly Classes
Structured online sessions designed for steady, hands-on progress
Learn with Master Artists
Learn from our guru's in great detail with our most-popular course format
Recorded Sessions
Revisit techniques and lessons anytime, at your own pace
Learn From Anywhere
Complete the course from anywhere you please
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.
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
Goddess Lakshmi Online Class
