Workshop 1
DHOKRAKALA PRASIKSHAN KARYASHALA
The Department of History organized 11 days workshop on Dhokra Art TrainingWorkshop for UG & PG students of the college from 17- 27 September 2021.The training Programme was inaugurated on 17th September 2021 andclosing ceremony was held on 27th September 2021. The renownedtrainers were from Jhitki -Mitki Van hastkala samiti, Kondagaon.
Objectives of the workshop
- To acquaint students about rich tribal regional art.
- Training for preservation promotion and promotion of our tribal culture.
- Skill development of students for self-employment.
About 54 students and 05 teachers attendedthe workshop. The participants were trained in all four processes.
1. Preparation of Rough structure offigurines with mixture of black soil, white ant soil, rice bran and sand.
2. Threading the structure with honeybee wax
3. Copper metal melting and casting process
4. And finally finishing the figurines.
Allthe participants enjoyed the workshop. Exhibition of Dokra Art was appreciatedby all the visitors. Overall, the workshop was successful and participantsacquired the knowledge of rich tribal art of Chhattisgarh.