As per the existing mandate of IGRMS, the Museum is organising multiple programmes for the development of skills linking with art and craft tradition of India which made an impact among the different segments of population.
A three-month long workshop on clay modelling under skill development from September 15 to December 14 will be organised by IGRMS to develop or enhance the skills of participants which may open up new work opportunities in interior decoration, mural making and even replica industries etc.
It may be added that Government of India through their flagship schemes is trying to impart skills-based training to youth as India has the largest youth population.
The workshop will include 3D Clay Modelling (Duration: one month), Moulding and Casting (Plaster of Paris) (Duration: one month) and Finishing and Painting Work (Duration: one month).
Clay Modelling is the most easily recognised form of sculpting is clay modelling, that is, the creation of a 3-dimensional piece of art typically using wet clay. A mold is a block that contains a hollow cavity in a desired shape.
Casting is the process of shaping liquid or a pliable material (this might be plastic, glass, metal, clay, epoxy, concrete, plaster or many other options!) is poured into the mold (or matrix). Registration fee for the programme is Rs 500 and training fee per month is Rs 2000.
Timing of the workshop will be from 11 am to 5 pm. Workshop material the trainees will have to bring themselves. Forms for the same can be obtained from IGRMS office.