Indian Folk and Decorative Art: Paint, Relax, Connect

A fresh folk-art experience each session — canvas, pot, tote bag, coaster, and wall art projects!



1.5 hours Class size 1 to 6 guests

  $55 - $60 (Earlybird price of $55 applies if you book into a public session 14+ days ahead) (Afterpay & PayPal Pay in 4 available)

These folk-art workshops for seniors in Carlingford are led by Dr. Minal Jain (PhD Fine Arts). Each 90-minute session is a calming, enriching blend of creativity, cultural storytelling, and hands-on artmaking. Participants feel supported, inspired, and proud of the beautiful pieces they create each week.
What is Warli Art?
Warli is a traditional tribal art form from Maharashtra, India, known for its simple yet stunning visual language. It uses circles, triangles, and lines to portray scenes from daily life—farming, celebrations, dance, festivals, and nature. The rhythmic, minimalistic style makes Warli both relaxing and meditative, and wonderfully accessible for beginners.
What Participants Will Create
Every Wednesday, seniors will paint or design a new Warli-inspired artwork, exploring a fresh medium each week. Artworks may include:
  • Canvas painting
  • Tote bag art
  • Pot painting
  • Wooden coaster or wall art
  • Bookmarks or mini framed pieces
Why Seniors Love This Class
  • Gentle, beginner-friendly instruction
  • A new completed artwork each week
  • Relaxing, social, culturally enriching
  • Supportive and enjoyable learning environment
  • Perfect for wellbeing, confidence, and creative joy
Paint • Connect • Relax • Feel Happy
These sessions offer much more than art. Participants unwind, express themselves, chat with others, and enjoy a peaceful mid-week creative break. It’s a beautiful way to de-stress, stay socially connected, keep the mind active, and experience the simple happiness of making something with your own hands.

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Save $5 per guest, when you book 14+ days before a session
What you'll get
Each week, seniors will complete a brand-new Warli-inspired artwork and take it home. Every session focuses on a different surface or creative medium, allowing participants to explore variety while building confidence and skill. They will create items such as:
  • Beautiful Warli canvas paintings
  • Hand-designed Warli tote bags
  • Decorated pots featuring traditional patterns
  • Wooden coasters or wall art panels
  • Bookmarks, greeting cards, or mini framed artworks
In addition to the finished pieces, participants will also gain:
  • A deeper understanding of Warli’s cultural stories and symbolism
  • Hands-on experience with pattern-making and composition
  • Improved fine-motor skills and creative confidence
  • A relaxing mid-week break that supports wellbeing and happiness
  • Warm social connection while painting with others
Each 90-minute session leaves participants with something handmade, meaningful, and uniquely their own.
Knowledge required
These sessions are completely beginner-friendly, and no prior art experience is needed. Seniors simply come as they are—ready to relax, explore, and enjoy. They just bring themselves, and we take care of everything else. All materials are provided, and every artwork is guided step-by-step to make the experience easy, enjoyable, and confidence-building.
What to bring
Guests don't need to bring anything. Everything is provided for them. Seniors simply need to come as they are and enjoy creating. We supply all materials, including:
  • High‑quality paints and markers
  • Brushes and tools
  • Canvas, tote bags, pots, coasters, and all surfaces (included Canvas size 8 by 10 inches)
  • Aprons to keep clothing clean
  • Reference designs and step‑by‑step guidance
Participants just bring themselves, relax, and enjoy a peaceful creative experience every Wednesday.

FAQ

Is parking easily available?
Yes. The venue is just a 2‑minute walk from Carlingford Court Shopping Centre, which offers plenty of free parking for up to 3 hours. This makes it very convenient for seniors attending the workshop.
Is it safe environment ?
Yes. All sessions are conducted by Dr Minal Jain (PhD Fine Arts), who has over 20 years of teaching experience and holds a valid Working With Children Check (WWC1747858E) hence classes are held in fully safe environment
Can I combine the class with shopping?
Yes, absolutely. The venue is only 2 minutes away from Carlingford Court Shopping Centre, which is home to Target, Coles, Woolworths, Tong Li, and many other stores. It’s very convenient if you’d like to do some shopping before or after the session.
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What age group is this workshop for?
This workshop is specifically designed for seniors aged 55 and above.
Location

Learn and Love Arts , Carlingford - 420 North Rocks Road, Carlingford NSW

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Learn and Love Arts
Learn and Love Arts

female Women-owned

Learn and Love Arts is a Sydney based creative studio led by Dr Minal Jain (PhD, Fine Arts)—an accomplished artist and educator who has exhibited in India and Australia. Our purpose is simple and powerful: help people of all ages discover the joy, confidence, and calm that come from making art.
From our welcoming studio in Carlingford and through our pop up programs across the city, we run hands on arts and crafts classes and workshops for kids and adults. Every session is designed to be playful, practical, and profoundly uplifting—a space where skills grow, imaginations stretch, and friendships form. We provide all materials so learners can focus on what matters: creating.
We’re equally passionate about the communities we serve. Beyond studio classes, we partner with shopping centres, property developments, councils, schools, libraries, and clubs to deliver high impact community engagement workshops and activation programs. These experiences transform public spaces into vibrant, creative hubs—welcoming families, delighting shoppers, and building a sense of belonging.
At Learn and Love Arts, we believe art isn’t just a subject—it’s a superpower. It builds fine motor skills and patience in children, unlocks mindfulness and self expression in adults, and strengthens the social fabric of neighbourhoods. Our learners leave every session with something beautiful in their hands—and something even more beautiful in their hearts: pride
Our Vision
To make creativity a daily habit for every child, adult, and community we touch—so that art becomes a lifelong source of joy, confidence, and connection.
What We Do
1) Kids’ Art & Craft Classes
Nurturing creativity from the very first brush stroke. We build core skills (colour theory, composition, mixed media) while keeping classes fun, safe, and age appropriate. Holiday programs and themed workshops keep young artists inspired year round.
2) Adult Workshops
Relaxed, confidence building sessions in drawing, painting, watercolour, print making, mandala, Madhubani and more. Perfect for absolute beginners and returning artists who want mindful, social, skill building experiences.
3) Community Engagement & Activations
Turn any space into a creative magnet. We design and deliver drop in craft bars, school holiday activations, cultural festival art stalls, and family day workshops for:
  • Shopping centres (footfall uplift, longer dwell time, repeat visitation)
  • Property developments (resident experiences, place making, launch events)
  • Councils & community orgs (inclusive programs for diverse audiences)
We bring the full kit: materials, facilitators, risk assessments, and easy sign in/consent options—so partners can relax and enjoy the smiles.
About Dr Minal Jain (Founder & Creative Director)
Dr Minal Jain holds a PhD in Fine Arts and has presented her work in exhibitions across India and Australia. She is known for her bright, intricate styles (including folk and contemporary art) and her ability to translate complex techniques into simple, joyful steps. Her belief is at the heart of the studio: everyone is an artist—some of us just need the right moment to begin.

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