Ōviya School offers 3 levels of classes to master this unique and traditional art form. We accept students 16 years of age and above (except for glass paintings where students 12 years of age and above are accepted). All classes are held at our Fremont, CA location.

BEGINNER (Ages 16 and above)

  • No art or craft experience is necessary
  • Students will create an 8″X10″ painting
  • Painting will be a simple picture, usually with a single face and not much of intricate work

 

INTERMEDIATE (Ages 16 and above)

  • Basic drawing/painting skills are required
  • Students will create either an 8″X10″ or 11″X14″ painting
  • Paintings will be of more complex pictures with more faces

 

ADVANCED (Ages 16 and above)

  •  Extensive experience with drawing, painting/crafts. Basic/Intermediate Tanjore painting skills are preferred but not required
  • Students will create a 11″X14 ” or larger painting
  • Adaptations of other art forms (i.e .: Thai, Thangka) will be explored

 

THANJAVUR STYLE GLASS PAINTINGS (Ages 12 and above)

  • Some art or craft experience is necessary
  • Students will create an 8″X10″ painting on glass
  • Painting will be a simple picture, usually with a single face and not much of intricate work
  • This style uses only paints and does not involve any gold foil or semi-precious stones

All materials will be provided for all classes. Framing can also be done for an additional fee.