Illuminated Manuscripts
with Anindita Biswas
Aug 8, 15, 22, 29
~2 hours each
11 AM EST
Series: $247
Indian Motifs in Illuminated Manuscripts - Step into the world of shimmering scrolls, sacred stories, and royal artistry.
This unique class is an invitation to expand your calligraphy practice through the rich visual language of Indian illumination.
Whether you're a seasoned scribe or just beginning your journey with the pen, you'll discover how to incorporate symbolic Indian motifs to bring vibrance and color to any project.
We're talking about things like the paisley, the lotus, the peacock, and the mandala, and bring them into your own work.
These represent things like life and eternity; purity and divine beauty; grace and protection; and cosmic balance.
We’ll explore the same lush and vibrant visual traditions found in palace manuscripts and royal chronicles and learn how Mughal emperors and Rajasthani maharajas used ornate borders, floral scrolls, and sacred symbols to tell stories that span time and spirit.
You'll gain hands-on skills to create intricate decorative elements using traditional materials, the cultural significance behind each motif, and when to use each.
More than just technique, this is a class about storytelling, about meaning and connection—where every element has a story, and every student becomes a troubadour through calligraphy.
You'll leave with artwork that reflects centuries of refinement, reverence, and radiant beauty—and with the tools to carry that spirit into your own creative practice.
What You'll Learn
Elevate Your Work
Gold and metallic finishes add luxury and sophistication.
Stand Out
Make your calligraphy and artwork truly unforgettable with bold use of color, and intricate designs.
Honor Tradition
Master a centuries-old craft used in illuminated manuscripts and fine art.
Expand Creativity
Use gilding in calligraphy, fine art, bookbinding, and more.
Define Your Style
Create signature pieces with distinctive flair.
Experience the Magic
Work with real gold and metallics for dazzling effects.
Unlock New Opportunities
Luxury brands and clients seek gilding experts.
Elevate Your Work – Gold and metallic finishes add luxury and sophistication.
Increase Value – Gilded pieces command higher prices and prestige.
Stand Out – Make your calligraphy and artwork truly unforgettable.
Honour Tradition – Master a centuries-old craft used in illuminated manuscripts and fine art.
Expand Creativity – Use gilding in calligraphy, fine art, bookbinding, and more.
Define Your Style – Create signature pieces with a distinctive, high-end look.
Experience the Magic – Work with real gold and metallics for dazzling effects.
Unlock New Opportunities – Luxury brands and clients seek gilding experts.
Step into the Magical World of Illumination
Discover the rich beauty of illuminated manuscripts in this rare, hands-on workshop blending artistry, culture, and personal expression.
Guided by Anindita, you’ll learn to create decorative borders, ornate letters, and miniature paintings inspired by the vibrant traditions of Mughal and Rajasthani art.
Working with gold leaf, intricate designs, and vivid watercolors to craft pages adorned with traditional Indian motifs—think flowing paisleys, elegant lotus flowers, majestic peacocks, and mesmerizing mandalas.
Along the way, you'll explore the meanings behind these ancient symbols, learn fundamental techniques in color layering and fine brushwork, and bring your own stunning pages to life.
Illuminated Manuscript
with Anindita Biswas
Aug 8, 15, 22, 29
~2 hours each
11 AM EST
Series: $247
