About
If humankind is the measure of all things, then the human figure is the measure of a miniature. Students in this class will be guided with the meditative concentrated energy it takes to paint the figure in miniature painting. Study the swishing drapery of the robes and long, languid lines of clothing – drawing with a brush. Examine action and quiet posture. There are a lot of stories in a gesture. During the class, students will break down the subject to the minutest level and inspect every last detail – miniature painting is, after all, all about the detail. Hone your skills and dive deeply into the minutiae of miniature figures, i.e. the roundness of a shoulder, the tilt of a neck and the position of the legs. A single subtle shift of a line can make a person sigh, agree, disagree, beg, command, rejoice. These nuances are subtle and they take time.
Key Information
Who is this course for?
All levels of ability and experience are welcome. You must be aged 18 or over to participate in our programmes.
What days/times do I attend?
Monday – Friday, 12 – 16 April 2027, 10:00 – 16:30
How many students can attend?
14 people
Where will this course take place?
This course will take place at our studios at The King’s Foundation School of Traditional Arts, 19-22 Charlotte Road, London EC2A 3SG.
What should I bring to class?
Students are asked to bring:
- 1 x size 1 sable watercolour brush (00000 size in the US). The tutor recommends the Rocks brush from The Perfect Brush. 1 x fine sable watercolour brush for outlines. The tutor recommends the Clouds brush. 1 x larger sable watercolour brush for colour filling; The tutor recommends the Water brush.
- A palette with wells
- Artist-quality watercolours (preferably in pan form rather than tube form, but tube is ok). Required colours: 1 each of ivory black, titanium white, burnt umber, ultramarine blue, cadmium red, and cadmium yellow. Optional: Colours that could be useful for a Persian palette include: malachite, lemon yellow, Naples yellow, permanent magenta, cobalt turquoise light, French vermilion, cobalt violet, Payne’s grey, permanent alizarin, permanent sap green, manganese blue, indigo, yellow ochre, gold ochre, green earth/terre vert, raw sienna, burnt sienna, raw umber, and burnt umber.
- Optional: An Ether brush for transfer, size medium or large is fine.
Wear comfortable clothing that you do not mind getting slightly messy. Avoid wearing baggy clothing (especially sleeves), loose jewellery, high heels or open-toed shoes.
FAQs
Do you offer concessions?
Yes, we offer concessions for Seniors/60+, full-time students and people who are unemployed/in receipt of benefits.
Concessions cannot be applied in retrospect. To receive a concession, please apply via our online form. We will then send you a discount code to use when booking your space.
Terms & Conditions
The School reserves the right to discontinue or suspend a Course up to fourteen (14) calendar days before the advertised start date of the Course. This course requires a minimum number of enrollments to run.The School may take and use images of you and/or your work for course advertisement and social media purposes.
Our normal terms and conditions apply.
Tutor Biography
Vaishali Prazmari is a multidisciplinary artist whose work incorporates elements from various cultures including the Indo-Persian miniatures and Chinese painting of her heritages. Vaishali holds degrees from both the Slade School of Fine Art and the King’s Foundation School of Traditional Arts and holds an MA in Medieval and Renaissance Studies (UCL) specializing in floating islands. She studied Persian and Indian manuscript painting under various masters and during her MA at PSTA and Chinese painting under a master in Hong Kong. Vaishali has been painting ever since she could get her chubby hands on a brush. Her work has been acquired in collections globally and she has exhibited nationally and internationally for nearly 20 years. She has been bringing traditional miniature painting to life for a wider audience as an educator for 10 years. Having been immersed in these ancient painting traditions as well as contemporary art she is now working towards a syncretic PhD at the Slade, an epic project that is a contemporary visual interpretation of the 1001 Arabian Nights. Born in London, she grew up on an island in Hong Kong and currently lives and works in London.
