Jaipur, India
The Artistic Gem of Jaipur:
The Pink City
Artisan Dream
Your Journey
The Pink City is inherently beautiful and full of inherent contradictions. Jaipur is as luxurious as it is benevolent. Grandeur lies in magnificent palaces and in the spectacle of life. Regality is matched by modesty, and the loving people one encounters, apt to share and discover each moment with excitement and joy alongside every visitor. The sacred, and the everyday leave indelible marks on your psyche and heart.
Indigo was invented in India, and over four hundred years of makers have passed down the artisan tradition of block printing and mud resist printing. We explore this tradition through textile workshops working with local masters of design and craft.
Northern India is known for its vibrant culture, spirituality, and hospitality. We drink chai tea, practice yoga, see the best the city has to offer in a wide range of experiences, focused on textile and cultural arts.
Program Dates:
January 6-15, 2023
$3,580
Guided Textile Art Journey
Highlights
– Residence at a lovely boutique hotel in the center of Jaipur
– Exclusive tours of local artist studios, museums, workshops, and galleries
– Private access to local design studios and maker spaces
– Daytime excursion to Bagru village with mud resist and indigo dye workshops
– Guided tour of the Pink City
– Shopping excursion to the Jaipur textile district and local flea market
– Exquisite dining experiences featuring local flavors of Jaipur and global influences
– Studio and exhibition space at local maker space, workshop supplies included
– Yoga and mindfulness experiences each morning
– Specially curated presentations and experiences by trip leaders and local artists
Itinerary
Day 1
– Arrivals at leisure to the airport in Jaipur, greeted by a private transfer to the hotel.
– Welcome reception aperitif and celebration dinner at one of our favorite local places.
– Included Meals: Dinner
Day 2
– Wake up in Jaipur and enjoy breakfast on the terrace. Take part in yoga with chai and coffee in hand. Enjoy this ritual each day.
– Explore the city on a private tour, ending at the magnificent City Palace for lunch.
– Meet with your creative group to discuss goals and the immersion experience. Enjoy a lovely dinner at the hotel and watch the sunset from the rooftop.
– Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3, 4, 5
– Communal breakfast, lunch and dinner, exchanging ideas and excitement with other guest
– Workshops in textiles combined with art and culture explorations, followed by time to relax and reflect
– Enjoy a lovely dinner with your new friends.
– Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6
– Exclusive visits to local design shops and maker spaces.
– Excursions to local museums to see historic art, architecture and contemporary textiles in the afternoon.
– Leisure in the evening
– Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7
– Communal breakfast, lunch and dinner, exchanging ideas and excitement with other guests.
– Create textile designs.
– Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 8, 9
– Spend the day shopping, relaxing and making art at your leisure.
– Farewell dinner at local Palace.
– Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 10
– Journey back home following a private airport transfer.
– Included Meals: Breakfast
Your Journey Includes
Our Team: The Art Immersions team will guide you through the entire experience.
Food and Drinks: We know the best places to eat in Jaipur to enjoy all types of cuisine. Most meals, including arrival and final celebration dinners are included.
Accommodations: Residence at a gorgeous heritage estate in Jaipur.
Logistics: Private airport transfers and all ground transportation. Flight not included in price
Activities: Guided yoga, meditations, excursions, workshops, and supplies. Access to studio space. Creative presentations, lectures, critiques, and workshops by our leaders and teachers. High-speed wifi.
Peace of Mind: international health insurance is provided for all of our participants.
Your Art Immersion
Jaipur is an artisanal capital of the world, where ancient techniques live on through communities of makers.
Engage in ancient art forms alongside contemporary masters. Visit multiple studios and meet various experts in the field, understanding a broad historical and craft context of the textile arts of India. Engage your design skills with color, pattern and textural design.
– Compose textile designs
– Experiment with natural dye
– Experiment with block printing
– Design mud resist indigo dye patterns
– Practice embroidery techniques
– Design a personal piece of jewelry
– Print custom stationery and/or journal
– Discover new ways of painting
– Photograph incredible surroundings
Trip Details and Pricing
PRICE: $3,500
“Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony.”
― Ghandi
Suggested Reading:
CLASSIC
Ramayana,
Valmiki
HISTORY
India: A History
John Keay
FICTION
A Passage to India,
E.M. Forster
NON FICTION
The Story Of My Experiments With Truth,
M K Gandhi
