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14 – 16th and 18 – 20th May, 2003
The workshop commenced at 10:30 am with chanting and some songs by the participants. Anita and Chitrakka gave details on the workshop, schedule and about the other general arrangements at the venue. The participants were asked to introduce themselves with the help of a picture or drawing. Everyone was given crayons, colour pencils and paper. This made the introductions very interesting and colourful, each person spoke about themselves and about their work. The participants were made into two groups so that one group works with Ravi while the other group works with Chitrakka. After the session was over they would exchange places so that they get the opportunity to do both the activities. After a short tea break the two groups commenced work at their respective places. At one end of the large hall Chitrakka worked with one group while the other group worked with Ravi at the other end.
First day activities
On the first day Chitrakka introduced clay work with one group. The participants made various animals and birds with clay. They observed how the basic structure and the shape of each of these animals is, and from which many other forms can be created. Later they made pinch pots; small pots are made from a lump of clay by carefully pinching with the thumb and the forefinger. The pots were then beautifully decorated with designs inscribed on them. One needs a lot of control and coordination of the fingers to make these pots. The rolling pin was used to make slabs(tiles) out of clay, these slabs were then cut to size and on which designs and pictures were carved. Chitrakka showed how to make boxes using such slabs, the participants made clay boxes with different shapes (square, rectangle, circle). They were then introduced to coil work. Thin coils were made with clay and then joined with clay slurry to make pots and bowls. The coils were also used to make inlay bowls. Chitrakka also explained the techniques of preparing clay; storing it for later use and the process of drying.
Ravi with the other group introduced different kinds of paintings. First the participants were given the primary colours; they were asked to create different colours and shades by mixing just these three colours. This is to show that one need not buy all the paints but can just buy the primary colours and create the rest of the colours that are required. Later on they did smudge painting, string painting and spray painting. It was also discussed on how to introduce painting to children and organizing a painting class. Ravi then showed them various kinds of collages (paper, cloth, seeds, string) and explained on how to do it. The participants tried out the different collages. Later on the group discussed on how these activites can be used while teaching academic subjects.
After lunch break both the groups exchanged places and did the respective activites. In the evening there was a common discussion where both the groups came together and talked about the history of art and craft. How and why art and craft should be a part of learning? This led to an interesting discussion on comparison and competition. Many teachers objected to schools organizing art competitions for children.
Second day activities
On the second day Chitrakka introduced needlework with the first group, the participants learnt to make a sling bag, box and purse. They learnt many kinds of stitches such as running stitch, tacking, back stitch and hemming while making these things. They also decorated their needlework with embroidery.
With the other group Ravi did paper craft, which is using paper and card to make various models and toys. First ‘a gymnast’ – a simple toy was made with card. Then the more complicated skeleton model was made. Next a pull back toy was made using a clay pulley. Then flexigons were made to show the various cycles in nature such as life cycle of a butterfly, life cycle of a frog, the growing up of plant and the water cycle. With paper folding ‘origami’ they made the frog and the bird. Some of the participants worked in teams to make kaleidoscope and periscope. Those who could manage to finish their work early or those who carried part of their work home were able to do some black board drawing.
After lunch the groups exchanged as usual to do the other activites. In the evening there was no discussion since there was lots of work to be completed both in needlework and paper work. The participants were seen working late in the night busy completing their work.
Third day activities
The third days session started one hour late since many participants wanted time to complete the previous days work. At 10 am the whole group assembled, there were some participants who sang a few songs. Then Chitrakka explained about the third day’s program. The participants were asked to choose any technique or skill that they had learnt in the past two days to take up and complete a project. They would be provided with any material and help required the only condition was that it should be a complete and finished project. Each one took up an activity, some did clay work, some did needle work, some one made shadow puppets, some did collage and so on, interestingly this session was very quiet. Before lunch everyone was able to complete their work and had something made on their own.
After lunch the participants displayed all the things that they had made in the past three days. Then it was the feed back session followed by a discussion. The participants were given printed feed back forms to be filled in. Later each person spoke on how they felt about the workshop? what was useful and what was not? what was difficult? and so on. The participants gave plans on how and what they were going to implement at their respective projects. Chritrakka and Ravi gave their postal addresses to everyone so that they can correspond for any clarifications or doubts.
Accommodation, food, venue comments
The accommodation and food was good at this venue. Sometimes there was a big rush at lunch time when there were other groups. Participants felt that brooms should be kept in the rooms so that they could themselves clean the rooms regularly.
List of Participants
Workshop I (14th-16th May)
RHEDT (5)
- Menaka Gandhi
- Jyothi Mani
- Maheshwari
- Girija
- Nanjappan
- Sugandhi
- Padmavathi
- Meenakshi Umesh
- Govind Raj
- Renuka
- Sashikala
- Hemalatha
- Kavitha
- Gragoria
- Vasanthi
- Stella
- Mallar
- Mala
ARUL VAZHI SCHOOL (2)
- Mirresh
- Velu Murugan
- Selwin
- Sudalai Muthu
- Malaiappan
- Bhagawathi
- Sashikala
- Nirmala
- Lakshmi
- Lalitha
- Rajarajeshwari
- Durga Devi
- Selvi
- Manohar
- Rajendra
- Mullai
- Chamundi
- Shanmuga
- Anita
- Chitra
- Ravi
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