Event: Workshop on Folk Art of Bihar
Theme: Bihar Diwas- ” “Kalashari 2026 “
Date: 12th & 13 March 2026
Srijan Club & Department of Fashion Designing
The department of Fashion Designing and Srijan club of Patna Women’s College, Autonomous (P.U.) organised ‘Kalashari – 2026’ a live demo cum workshop of Folk art of Bihar on 12th & 13 the March on the occasion of Bihar Diwas 2026. Under the initiative of “Pradhan Mantri Ucchatar Shiksha Abhiyan “(PM – USHA )on 12 and 13th 2026.The beauty of Folk art of Bihar was highlighted during this theme-based workshop ‘Unnat Bihar Vikshit Bihar’. Students displayed diverse crafts, including Madhubani painting, Tikuli art, Gudiya making, Papier mache, Bhojpuri painting, Manjusha painting of Bhagalpur, Terracotta work, Kashidakari, Sikki work, Laah work, applique and Sujni work of Bihar. Students also learn various skills through this kind of participative learning and exploration of entrepreneurial skill through the workshop and live demo of handcrafted items. It gives students the opportunity to develop analytical and critical thinking skill for innovative design ideas in the field of Folk art and craft.
The occasion was formally inaugurated with lighting the lamp by Mr.Ashok Kumar Sinha, Additional Director, Bihar Musume,Patna.
Mr.Sharad Kumar,National Award winning Artist in Papier Mache, Ms Nazda khaoon ,State Award winning Artrist in Sikki Kala.
Many faculties and students of various departments witnessed enthusiastically this live craft demonstration and appreciated the programme. It was conducted under the guidance of Dr. Shemushi Madhu, the Head, Dept. of Fashion Designing and Dr. Geetanjali Choudhary, incharge of Srijan club and coordinator of the department. The other faculty members Ms. Asha Pandey, Ms. Priyanka Singh, Dr. Purnima Roy and Ms. Vandana Sinha also helped the students to achieve excellence in the field of creative ideas. All Srijan club members,Fashion Designing students and also students of Govt.Womens College ,Gulzarbagh,College of Art and Craft, JD Women’s College actively,Chanakya Law National University actively participated in this workshop.Total no of participants 150 from different departments and colleges participated in this workshop.
