...learning to appreciate folk arts strengthens our identities and pride in belonging to a community and a geographical region...
Pragati Sharma Mohanty
is an accomplished Artist with numerous accolades worldwide. She is a professional Architect and an Industrial Designer.
'Pragati Art School' is a Bay Area based Indian Folk Art School. We are a treasure house of learning, sharing and indulging in the rich artistic heritage of the Indian subcontinent.
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At our studio in Sunnyvale, CA we teach 35 distinct folk arts ranging from Madhubani, Kalighat, Warli, Pattachitra, Kerela Mural, Miniature, Cheriyal Scroll, Block Printing, Lippan, Mata-ni-Pachhedi to name a few.
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Whether you are a complete beginner or a seasoned artist we take you step-by-step through the art forms starting from simple tribal forms to the refined village and folk arts, all the way to the highly elaborate palace and temple genres of paintings.
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It's a rare opportunity to be able to learn such an exotic assortment of styles right here in the heart of Silicon Valley, all under one roof!!
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