DIY Tanjore Painting Classes
Paint at your own pace with our self-guided DIY Tanjore painting courses. Each course includes step-by-step video tutorials and an optional professional material kit — perfect for learning this traditional art form from the comfort of your home.
How Our DIY Courses Work
Complete Course Access
You get 90 day complete course access to every single module
Supported at Every Step
Receive complete guidance from our teachers
Access Across Devices
You can watch on desktop or mobile devices
Learn From Anywhere
Complete the course from anywhere you please and at your leisure
Complete Course Access
You get 90 day complete course access to every single module
Supported at Every Step
Receive complete guidance from our teachers
Access Across Devices
You can watch on desktop or mobile devices
Learn From Anywhere
Complete the course from anywhere you please and at your leisure
From Canvas to Finished Painting
Each course guides you through the entire journey
Guided by your Guru, Every Step
Every stage is taught with clear, structured guidance
Every Detail Thoughtfully Covered
The courses capture every essential detail needed
From Canvas to Finished Painting
Each course guides you through the entire journey
Guided by your Guru, Every Step
Every stage is taught with clear, structured guidance
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