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How Our Live Online Courses Work
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2× Weekly Classes
Structured online sessions designed for steady, hands-on progress
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Learn with Master Artists
Learn from our guru's in great detail with our most-popular course format
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Recorded Sessions
Revisit techniques and lessons anytime, at your own pace
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Learn From Anywhere
Complete the course from anywhere you please
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From Canvas to Finished Painting
Each course guides you through the entire journey
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Learn Directly from the Gurus
Hands-on instruction and attention from master artists
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Every Detail Thoughtfully Covered
The courses capture every essential detail needed
Sessions In Your Course
Here's a session-wise breakdown of skills and techniques taught in the Tanjore Painting course.
Introduction to Tanjore Painting
You'll learn how to set up your base for Tanjore painting. We’ll walk you through the essential materials like plywood, Fevicol, and Montval canvas sheets, and guide you step-by-step through the process of preparing a strong and even surface—laying the foundation for your artwork.
Preparing your canvas
You'll learn how to set up your base for Tanjore painting. We’ll walk you through the essential materials like plywood, Fevicol, and Montval canvas sheets, and guide you step-by-step through the process of preparing a strong and even surface—laying the foundation for your artwork.
Transferring your sketch
Discover how to accurately transfer your Tanjore sketch onto the prepared canvas—a crucial step that sets the tone for the entire painting. We’ll share practical tips and easy techniques to help you get it right every time, ensuring a clean and confident start to your artwork.
Preparing and working with embossing paste
Learn how to prepare high-quality embossing paste—an essential element for bringing depth and texture to your Tanjore painting. We'll take you through the delicate and detailed process of embossing in Tanjore painting. With guided practice on sample sheets, you’ll learn how to achieve the right height, smoothness, and definition in your embossing work.
Sticking Kundan Stones
Learn how to enhance your Tanjore painting with the sparkle of Kundan stones. We’ll introduce you to the different types of stones used in traditional work and guide you step-by-step through the process of placing them using fabric glue. With tips for precision and alignment, you’ll ensure each stone sits securely and beautifully.
By the end of this, you’ll be confident in adding shine and elegance to your artwork—elevating its richness and traditional appeal.
Working with 24K Gold foil
Learn how to bring a rich, regal finish to your Tanjore painting using 24-karat gold foil. From understanding the nature of the foil to measuring, cutting, and placing it with precision, each step will be clearly guided. You’ll also learn which gum works best and how to achieve a clean, flawless application that enhances the depth and brilliance of your embossed design.
Introduction to paints
Explore the fundamentals of using poster paints—understanding their shades, tones, and the role water plays in achieving the right consistency. You'll learn how to control dilution, layering, and blending techniques that are essential for smooth and vibrant finishes. These foundational skills will prepare you for the painting techniques used in upcoming modules.
Painting details of the deity
Learn how to paint the fine details that bring a Tanjore painting to life. The focus is on creating radiant effects, decorative elements, and traditional motifs that enhance the overall composition. You’ll be guided step by step, starting with base colours and moving on to shading and outlining techniques. This module is ideal for building confidence in detailed painting, floral designs, and luminous effects—whether you’re a beginner or looking to refine your Tanjore painting skills.
Face painting
Learn how to paint serene and expressive faces in Tanjore painting. You’ll understand facial structure, proportions, and the use of contouring and shading techniques to add depth and softness to facial features. With an emphasis on symmetry, subtle detailing, and graceful expression, this module will help you capture the calm, divine quality that defines traditional Tanjore art.
Working with Swarovski crystals
Learn how to enhance your Tanjore painting with the sparkle of Kundan stones and Swarovski crystals. Discover where and how to place each element to elevate the design’s beauty and intricacy. You'll also explore techniques for securely applying Swarovski crystals to add shimmering highlights and reflective depth.By the end of this module, you'll know how to transform your painting into a radiant, jewel-like masterpiece.
Add finishing touches
Finally, you’ll learn how to add refined finishing touches to your Tanjore painting. This includes optional decorative elements such as border patterns, fine accents, and subtle detailing that enhance the overall composition. These final enhancements are flexible and creativity-driven, allowing you to personalise your artwork and bring it to completion with balance and elegance.
Complete Material Kits Included
Every course includes a carefully curated material kit, so you don’t have to worry about sourcing supplies. Provided by Art Naavu, these kits use the same high-quality materials we trust and use for our own Tanjore paintings.
Your Material Kit Includes
Certificate of Completion
Every student who completes the course is awarded a certificate from Tanjore Collective, celebrating their commitment to learning and preserving this timeless art.
Students Works & Stories
I consider Tanjore art is one of the difficult arts vibha made it easy to achieve that too through online .Her techniques are good and we were able to follow her on live sessions. I want to learn more Tanjore paintings with Tanjore collective❤️
Hi, this is Anupama. It was a wonderful experience to learn tanjore art from Tanjore collective.The whole journey was very inspiring , relaxing and interesting. Thank you Vibha and Yashaswini for being so patience in teaching each and every step of the process and making us so confident in completing the art with perfection. I would definitely recommend Tanjore collective to my family and friends. Thank you Vibha and Team. You guys are truly amazing.❤️🙏🏻
Tanjore painting is a beautiful and intricate art form, known for its rich colors, compact composition and surface richness, which makes it truly special. This unique style has always inspired me to learn more about it . Creating my first Tanjore Painting of Lord Hanuman with Tanjore Collective Art Studio through their online classes was incredible. I am truly blessed to have Vibha as my guru because of her expertise , patience and dedication to Tanjore painting. Thank you so much Vibha and Yashaswini for being very supportive and guiding me through each and every step of my painting process, making it easy for a beginner like me. I highly recommend Tanjore Collective Art Studio to anyone interested in learning this beautiful and exquisite art form.
I enrolled for online ganesha tanjore painting course with vibha. This is my first attempt at any form of painting so I was naturally doubtful if I could do this, but the way Vibha taught the process step by step without even realising i was able to see the Tanjore painting come to life by following the steps. I don't think there's anyone else who can teach this in such an easy to follow way... I have gained confidence and i want to do more and more paintings in future. It was an honour to learn from Vibha!! The Tanjore painting that I saw in person made by Vibha were so so beautiful and mesmerizing.. masterpieces indeed!! Thankyou Vibha, Spurthy and Sonia!! I will be forever thankful for this experience and learning!!
I took up the Gaja lakshmi course online. Initially I was quite sceptical as to how the online classes would be , as this art form is quite detailed and needs a lot of focus and attention. This was my first attempt, and I was a little under confident as well, as to how it would turn out to be. But at Tanjore Collective, Viba and team have it made it possible for everyone out there to easily learn and master the art form. They have not only taught the art form, but have motivated us to proceed further and built the confidence to create our own masterpiece. Thanks so much Viba and team. I appreciate the efforts , and admire the work you do. 🥳🥰 Wishing you and the team a great success! 🧡 PS : Do checkout the photo of the art that was done as part of course😋 Always greatful for being part of this journey!
I consider Tanjore art is one of the difficult arts vibha made it easy to achieve that too through online .Her techniques are good and we were able to follow her on live sessions. I want to learn more Tanjore paintings with Tanjore collective❤️
Hi, this is Anupama. It was a wonderful experience to learn tanjore art from Tanjore collective.The whole journey was very inspiring , relaxing and interesting. Thank you Vibha and Yashaswini for being so patience in teaching each and every step of the process and making us so confident in completing the art with perfection. I would definitely recommend Tanjore collective to my family and friends. Thank you Vibha and Team. You guys are truly amazing.❤️🙏🏻
Tanjore painting is a beautiful and intricate art form, known for its rich colors, compact composition and surface richness, which makes it truly special. This unique style has always inspired me to learn more about it . Creating my first Tanjore Painting of Lord Hanuman with Tanjore Collective Art Studio through their online classes was incredible. I am truly blessed to have Vibha as my guru because of her expertise , patience and dedication to Tanjore painting. Thank you so much Vibha and Yashaswini for being very supportive and guiding me through each and every step of my painting process, making it easy for a beginner like me. I highly recommend Tanjore Collective Art Studio to anyone interested in learning this beautiful and exquisite art form.
I enrolled for online ganesha tanjore painting course with vibha. This is my first attempt at any form of painting so I was naturally doubtful if I could do this, but the way Vibha taught the process step by step without even realising i was able to see the Tanjore painting come to life by following the steps. I don't think there's anyone else who can teach this in such an easy to follow way... I have gained confidence and i want to do more and more paintings in future. It was an honour to learn from Vibha!! The Tanjore painting that I saw in person made by Vibha were so so beautiful and mesmerizing.. masterpieces indeed!! Thankyou Vibha, Spurthy and Sonia!! I will be forever thankful for this experience and learning!!
I took up the Gaja lakshmi course online. Initially I was quite sceptical as to how the online classes would be , as this art form is quite detailed and needs a lot of focus and attention. This was my first attempt, and I was a little under confident as well, as to how it would turn out to be. But at Tanjore Collective, Viba and team have it made it possible for everyone out there to easily learn and master the art form. They have not only taught the art form, but have motivated us to proceed further and built the confidence to create our own masterpiece. Thanks so much Viba and team. I appreciate the efforts , and admire the work you do. 🥳🥰 Wishing you and the team a great success! 🧡 PS : Do checkout the photo of the art that was done as part of course😋 Always greatful for being part of this journey!
