Learn Tanjore painting in-person at our Basavanagudi studio in Bangalore. Work alongside master artists in a beautiful, inspiring space filled with traditional Tanjore art. Hands-on guidance, premium materials, and an immersive creative experience.
Structured studio classes designed for steady, hands-on progress
Learn from our guru's in great detail with our most-popular course format
Create, observe, and learn within our beautiful Tanjore studio
Revisit techniques and lessons anytime, at your own pace
Structured studio classes designed for steady, hands-on progress
Learn from our guru's in great detail with our most-popular course format
Create, observe, and learn within our beautiful Tanjore studio
Revisit techniques and lessons anytime, at your own pace
Each course guides you through the entire journey
Hands-on instruction and attention from master artists
The courses capture every essential detail needed
Each course guides you through the entire journey
Hands-on instruction and attention from master artists
The courses capture every essential detail needed
Learn the history and heritage of this 400-year-old art form.
Prepare your canvas with chalk powder and Arabic gum — the traditional way.
Transfer the deity sketch with clean, precise lines.
Create the iconic raised relief that gives Tanjore paintings their 3D quality.
Place Kundan stones with precision for the jewelled ornamentation.
Apply genuine 24-karat gold foil to create luminous golden areas.
Learn colour mixing techniques specific to Tanjore painting.
Bring your deity to life — clothing, ornaments, and background.
The most intricate part — proper proportions and expressions.
Add the finishing sparkle with premium crystals.
Complete your masterpiece with final details and touch-ups.
A glimpse into the space where learning, craft, and creativity come alive, offering an authentic studio environment to practice and grow.
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 deity is sketched and prepared on a high-quality canvas.
Purity of gold is important for the shine and longevity of your painting.
Used to prepare jesso and to stick gold foil onto the canvas.
The main ingredient in jesso preparation for the embossing base.
Professional-grade brushes to achieve finesse in your painting.
An integral part of Tanjore paintings for jewelled ornamentation.
Premium crystals that add sparkle visible from miles.
Every student who completes the course is awarded a certificate from Tanjore Collective, recognising their dedication and mastery of this beautiful art form.
“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
Our studio is in Basavanagudi, Bangalore. The full address and directions are shared with you when you enrol.
Yes, absolutely. Classes are taught from scratch. Our gurus have 35+ years of experience and have taught 3,000+ students, guiding you step by step in person — no prior experience needed.
Yes. Our gurus teach professional techniques and material choices refined over decades, so even experienced painters discover refinements they had not seen before.
Classes run over several weeks with two sessions per week. The exact start date, days, and timings are listed on the course page.
The Essentials Materials Kit — canvas, 24-karat gold sheets, Arabic gum, brushes, Kundan stones, and Swarovski crystals — is provided so you can start right away. It is curated by Art Naavu from the same professional-grade supplies we use for our own paintings.
You can, but we strongly recommend our kit. The quality of materials directly affects the final result of your painting.
Let us know in advance and we will help you catch up. Our batches are small, so our gurus can give you the individual attention needed to stay on track.
We keep our studio batches small so every student gets personal, hands-on guidance from the guru.
Most students complete their painting within the duration of the course. Your guru will guide your pace through every stage.
Yes — you receive a Tanjore Collective certificate on completing the course.
Yes. You will learn every step from canvas preparation to the final finishing touches, so you can create Tanjore paintings independently afterwards.
Please see our Refund Policy page for details, or reach out to our team — we will always do our best to help.
