Every Saturday Art - “The Aangana” Bimba The Art Ashram

Saturday 19^th Mar Bhakti Theatre A stretch towards divinity 

“Garudaagamana- Grandeur of Arrival of MahaVishnu" 

Solo classical theatrical storytelling by Deepika Dorai

In the Open Air The Aangana On the Third Saturday of every month we have introduced experimental

solo theatre that evokes emotion of devotion.

A Spellbinding experience of a Divine Leela that can take us beyond dramatic inspiration

       

Saturday 26^th Mar - Rasalok solo still theatre of miniature art

“Hanuman Courts Wilful Captivity ”

Hanuman cleverly contrives to be imprisoned to fulfill the Mission he sets out on. 

Solo classical artist Deepika Dorai, her handmade still miniature moment and theatre in a minitheatre room transports us to a world of Rasa.  

   

Come grow art that celebrates life, creates a worshipful attitude towards Earth (BhuMata)

Warmly yours,

T D Deepak and Deepika Dorai /tel 08041489354/ bimbaartfoundation.org

 

Bimba The Art Ashram is located at 42 ratnavilas road /opp Canara Bank DVG road/Basavanagudi Bengaluru 4. Here we practice handmade earth sensitive art as daily practice. Some Creations you can take home. The Aangana ,  Bimba The Art Hut( in an over 100 year old building) on this space for contemplative creativity and its surroundings, many creations inside are the handwork of founder artist Deepika Dorai

The Aangana is a breathtaking open courtyard surrounded by spaces that house intimate theatre rooms, stages architected and handmade by founder-artist Deepika Dorai – it has inspired many and been witness to a live, always open-to-all, masterly performances .

Every Navarathri, The Aangana comes alive with a new Rasalok moment handcreated  and performed by a solo artist. Rasalok solo still theatre of miniature art  is performed live 3 times all days during the 10 day festival. This picturesque theatre- its miniature art is then performed in the mini-theatres as part of the weekly offering Every Saturday thereafter.On some Saturdays  we are inspired by a performance by a Master of an art/ innovative lifestyle form

Bhakthi Theatre Kathasara @ The Angana

Theatre and Art Appreciation Course 2015 at Ranga Shankara

Portrait of Karnataka: Painting Event

From Earth to Earth – A Walkthrough with Ms.Dhanya Rajaram.

Bengaluru International Arts Festival (BIAF) 2015

Bangalore International Short Film Festival 2015

 Block your Calendar for the Biggest Short Film Festival in Bengaluru 28,29,30 August '15. Delegate registrations to open from 10th August 2015.

Click to see list of films selected to be screened.
 

Astavadhana by Dr.R.Shankar at Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan

 

Dhaatu International Puppet Festival -2015

Saakar-Aakar : Art Mela 2014

Varna Samyojana

Rasalok 2014 - Invitation

Dhaatu Navaratra Mahotsava - 2014 ( Sept 25 - Oct 19)‏

Sept 25th to Oct 19th , Hours - 3 pm to 8pm
Story-telling from Sept 25- Oct 3 --- 3pm to 4pm
Entry free. All are welcome

Special Hours for Schools & Groups
Dates Oct 5th to Oct 17th
Hours 9:00 am to 1:30 pm 

To make group appointment, please email dhaatu@gmail.com with the choice of 3 dates and time preferred
Upon date confirmation we will need an official letter from school stating the date, time, class and number of students
cover charge of Rs. 1000 will be charged per appointment


Facilities offered
Montessori- Doll viewing only
other classes- Story telling or philosophy of the disply depending on the ages

Premiere show by newly formed PutthaliLok- a world of classic puppet theatre‏

Bimba The Art Ashram

We invite all elders- AND CHILDREN TOO-  to a premiere-classical puppet theatre - come to the first  show by our newly formed puppet theatre troupe PuthaliLoka  

Hand carved and beautifully costumed wooden puppets will depict the adaptation

to Mysore court style puppet theatre  the classical  Kuchipudi dance based 

                             " Bhama Kalapam " ( Kannada)

Wooden Rod  Puppets created by and choreographed by Classical artist Deepika Dorai

 ( founder-artist  of Bimba The Art Ashram ) 

 under the guidance and blessings of National award winner Master Ranganatha Rao

on Saturday June 7 2014 at 630pm in the serene ambience of the specially 

created open air performance space

 "Aangana" in 

Bimba The Art Ashram  

42 Ratna Vilasa road Basavanagudi Bengaluru4

Lamp lighting by Carnatic Music Maestro Gaanakalabhushana Shri R K Padmanabhan

Call us ( Deepak ) at 08041489354 / 08026622639 for more details .

Note: Open to all .Please invite more on our behalf. 

We invite contributions to these once a month , open to all, performances which Celebrate  Masters who make a lifechoice that breathes art and inspires all of us . Thus giving each of us an opportunity to honor such Masters and experience of their timeless art.

Cheques maybe drawn in favor of Bimba Art Foundation.( a zero accumulation trust )

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New production of Dhaatu Puppet Theater

Dhaatu Puppet Theater performs at Karanji Anjaneya Swamy temple, Baavanagudi (Gandhi Bazar) on Friday 28th Feb 2014 a part of Gudi Sambhrama conducted by Heritage Bangalore 


Dharmavyadha , a story from the Mahabharata followed by a New Production- Celestial Mountains. Come and enjoy the stories of Mandara, Mainaka and Vindhya Mountains.

on Friday, 28th February 2014
Duration 1 hour 30 mina
Language English
Shows at 6:30 PM;


Entry free. All are welcome. call Ph- 9886444593, for details

Puppet Course at Dhaatu

Ages 7 and above
Every week - Saturday at 3:30 pm and Sunday 8:30 am
Duration -1 hour
The course will be continuous and aims at teaching concepts of traditional puppetry and performance.
The classes will be divided into junior and senior. This is designed to be a six year course. The next level will be for four more years.
Classes begin on Sat, 18th Jan 2014
  Admission fee is Rs. 1000/- and a monthly fee of Rs. 500 will be charged for beginners.

Please click on the following link to fill the form https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1yY_Q_OqkxrqGCGDHp1wczpuVfO7Gpb2gEa02Mrq8Kv8/viewform Interested parents may contact dhaatu@gmail.com for admission details or call Ph- 9886444593, 65683396
! Venue: Dhaatu – 3944/F, 17th D Cross, 4th Main, Banashankari 2nd Stage, Bangalore – 560070

ART and Craft Workshop for Children

Art House

Presents

DISCOVER BENGALURU THROUGH ART

 

SPECIAL ART AND CRAFT WORKSHOP FOR CHILDREN

Age group 8 to 12

10 weeks, classes on Sundays between 10 and 12:30

Subjects covered elements and principles of art, nature study, paper collage, origami (art of folding paper), Kerigami (art of cutting paper), craft from waste and more

Each sunday a different location (  cubbon park and venkatappa art gallery), participant has to attend all the locations, as new subject will be thought every sunday.

For Registration and more details one can contact Krishna Prasad9886394195, 9886153297

Email: arthousekp@gmail.com

visit www.arthousebengaluru.blogspot.in

BRITISH COUNCIL, BENGALURU presents BIG DRAW

BRITISH COUNCIL, BENGALURU

presents

BIG DRAW

Drawing workshops for children

The Big Draw is a drawing event that is run across the UK and in fifteen other countries, with more than 200,000 people of all ages joining in 1000+ events. Hundreds of enjoyable drawing activities connect people of all ages with museums, outdoor spaces, artists and each other. These events are for those who love to draw, as well as for those who think they can’t! Since its launch in 2000, The Big Draw has successfully supported the Campaign for Drawing’s aims by encouraging everyone to draw. Big Draw events highlight the power of drawing to help people see, think, invent and take action. 2014 will see The Big Draw working in partnership with the Family Arts Festival for a second year to create the largest family arts festival in the UK.

Story telling through drawing

We all have an inherent tendency to graphically or pictorially express ourselves. It is a fundamental human urge that can be developed by doing; everybody can draw. Through these workshops, participants explore drawing with other parents and children. They will explore basic mark making to graphic or pictorial representations through various mediums and processes, to tell their stories and express themselves.

December 14, 2013, Saturday

Stories through Blots and Spills

Participants explore and play with the immediacy and chance of ink as a medium to make marks and images that trigger the imagination to tell stories.

January 12, 2014, Sunday

Stories though Tracing and Layering

Participants explore a process of tracing and layering images construct their images to tell stories.

January 19, 2014, Sunday

Stories with Black and White, Dark and Light

Participants experiment with contrasts and shadows to make images that tell their stories.

February 1, 2014, Saturday

Stories through Patterns and Textures

Participants explore how the use of patterns and textures aid visual variety and charm in bringing character to their images to tell stories.

February 8, 2014, Saturday

Stories Objects tell

Participants explore the process of taking inspiration from everyday objects to re-imagine and narrate stories from their associations/ experiences.

Eligibility:                   8 - 10 years

No. of seats:              20 (Each participant must be accompanied by a parent)

Fee:                             Rs.750/- per workshop (inclusive of material cost)

Timings:                     4 pm – 5.30 pm

Trainer

Sonia Jose, arts practitioner and teacher at Srishti School of arts Design and Technology.

For registrations, contact us at 080-22489220 or bl.bangalore@in.britishcouncil.org

Art Jugalbandhi

Art House Presents Art Jugalbandhi a combination of Charcoal Drawing and Water color painting

ONE DAY CHARCOAL DRAWING WORKSHOP
Learn how to handle different types of charcoal in one day
Fee: 1,500-00, includes materials and lunch

And

ONE DAY WATER COLOUR WORKSHOP
Learn the quick techniques to handle water colour in one day
Fee: 1,800-00, includes materials and lunch


Date: 24^th November 2013,
Timings 10:30am to 4:30pm
DISCOVER BENGALURU THROUGH ART – starts from 1^st December
All secrets of drawing, 10 week workshop on sketching and drawing, fee 5000/-
Art of water colour, 10 week workshop on all aspects of water color, fee 6000/-
All our classes are held outdoor and  are held in 10 different location, across Bengaluru
Locations museum, lalbagh, cubbon park, m.g.road, bull temple, Chitrakala Parishath, National gallery of modern art, bugal rock park, Gandhi bazaar market, jaynagar city square, bus station, etc.,
Note: the fee is one time, once you attend a batch you don’t have to pay for the future classes in the particular category, you can come and practice without paying.

For registration and more details contact Krishna Prasad 9886394195, 9886153297
Email: arthousekp@gmail.com
www.arthousebengaluru.blogspot.in

Painting Competition

A Painting Competition has been organised by Indian Institute of World Culture
for age groups 6-8 years, 9-12 years, 13-16 years

Subject : ‘FREE’ (for all age groups)

Entry Fee Rs.40/-

Last Date for receiving entries 12th November 2013 at 3pm.
Application forms for entry are available in the Office/Library

No entries will be accepted after the last date

Date of the Painting competition: Wednesday 20th November 2013
Time : 10 am

Venue :
The Indian Institute of World Culture
No.6, B P Wadia Road
Basavanagudi
Bangalore-560 004.