STONE CARVING WORKSHOP BY KRUTIKA AVLANI
Photographs from the workshop:
We are conducting a ‘Stone Carving Workshop’ by Krutika Avlani on Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th June, 2015 from 11:00 am to 6:00 pm (both days) at Space 118, 118, Wadi Bunder Road, Opp. Copper Castle bldg., Near St. Mary’s School, Mazagaon, Mumbai-400010. For directions kindly see our website – https://space118.com/contact.html.
ABOUT KRUTIKA AVLANI: Krutika Avlani holds a Masters of Commerce degree in Accounts and completed an Advanced Certification course in Arts from Nanavati College. She transformed her passion of the arts and crafts into a full time profession. Krutika has conducted workshops and various exhibitions across Mumbai since the last five years, and has won many accolades for her work. Her workshops cater to both kids and adults, covering a diverse range of categories from kid’s crafts to large wall murals.
WHAT WILL BE TAUGHT: Stone Carving is the oldest known work of representational art. In modern times, this technique is done on light weight cement blocks manufactured by Siporex and Magicrete. As the material is light, porous and easy to carve, simple household tools like knife cutters and wood carving tools are used for carving these blocks. Murals designed can be used for interiors and exteriors. The murals are made on a plywood base and painted in acrylics or oil paints and then lacquered.
Day 1: On Saturday 27th June, participants will be taught to how to sculpt the stone. The student will select the design and sketch it on stone with pencil. Next, they will be taught how to mark certain levels for sculpting. They will then chisel the stone on the drawn design to give it the desired shape. Once the design is ready, students will file the edges of stone with sand paper. The murals will be given a white base coat and be affixed with stones, after which it will be kept to dry overnight.
Day 2: On Sunday 28th June participants will colour the mural with oil paints using the rubbing technique. Finally, the murals will be varnished and then set aside to dry.
WHAT YOU NEED TO GET: An apron and a rag cloth or towel
WHO SHOULD ATTEND: Open to ages 15 and above
WHAT WILL BE PROVIDED: All materials will be provided and inclusive in the fees – Siporex Block, Fevicol, wooden support, Artist oil paint and brushes, Carving Tools, Turpentine, Varnish and Base paint, Palettes, Water containers, Lesson Print-outs, Bandages and other First Aid requirements.
WHAT YOU HAVE TO PAY: The fees for this workshop is available on request.
Tea and light refreshments will be served.
Since we have limited seats we will confirm your spot only after receiving the payment for this workshop by 24th June, 2015.
For registration information please email – space118studios@gmail.com
Please clearly mention your name, email id and cell phone numbers when making the payment and if you are booking a seat for two or more people kindly mention everyone’s names and contact details as well.
Here are the options for the modes of payments:
1. Electronic/Bank Transfer:
Bank Account Name: Space118
Bank Account Number: 00602560014532
Bank Name: HDFC Bank Limited
Branch Name: Fort – Nanik Motwani Marg
Bank Address: Manekji Wadia Building, Nanik Motwani Marg, Fort, Mumbai – 400001.
Account Type: Current Account
IFSC Code: HDFC0000060
Purpose of transfer: Children’s Workshop
Please mention your name in the transaction details
2. Through Cheque or Cheque drop at HDFC Bank
Name of Beneficiary: Space118
Payable at: Mumbai
Bank Account Number: 00602560014532
3. Through Cash (for other cash dropping off points, do call)
Please send in the cash to the following address:
Space 118
118 Wadi Bunder Road,
Next to Fazlani School,
Mazgaon,
Mumbai 400 010.
Maharashtra, India.
Ph: +91 22 6522 2235