What you'll learn and make

In a Lippan art class you learn the full mud-and-mirror method from the ground up: preparing the clay base, sketching a motif, building raised relief by hand, and setting small mirrors called abhla into the wet surface. You finish the session with your own complete, ready-to-hang Lippan piece — no prior art experience needed.

Lippan art (also called Lippan Kaam) is the folk mural craft of Kutch, Gujarat, where clay is shaped into raised patterns and studded with mirrors that catch the light. In class you'll work on a small, sturdy MDF or wooden base rather than a wall, so the piece is portable and yours to take home the same day.

Here's what a first session typically covers, step by step:

1. The basics. A quick look at where Lippan comes from and how the relief-and-mirror technique works, so the craft makes sense before you start.
2. Prep and sketch. Priming your base and marking out a simple motif — a peacock, a tree of life, or a clean geometric border.
3. Building relief. Rolling and laying the clay into raised lines, the part everyone finds oddly satisfying.
4. Mirror work. Placing the abhla into the relief so they sit flush and catch light.
5. Finishing. Cleaning up edges, optional colour, and how to care for it once it's on your wall.

Who Lippan classes are for

Short answer: most people who walk in have never touched clay. The technique is forgiving and the pace is set to the room, so you're not going to fall behind. That said, sessions are tailored a little depending on who's booking.

Complete beginners & hobbyists

If your last art class was in school, this is built for you. The first session assumes zero background and walks you through every stage at a comfortable speed. Plenty of students come solo, some come with a friend, and a fair few come back for a second, more detailed piece once the method clicks.

Kids and parent-child sessions

Lippan is a good fit for children because it's hands-on and hard to get "wrong" — pressing clay and setting mirrors is genuinely fun for them. For younger kids, a parent-child booking works best, and motifs are kept simpler so a finished piece is realistic within the session.

Corporate & group workshops

Teams book Lippan sessions as a break from the usual offsite. It's tactile, screen-free, and everyone leaves with something they made — which lands better than another round of trust falls. Group sizes, timing, and whether we come to your venue or host you at the studio are all flexible. If you're planning something larger, our art workshops and team sessions page has the group formats.

Class formats and how long they run

You can learn Lippan in the studio, live over video, or at your own pace with recorded lessons. Each suits a different kind of student:

A single introductory session usually runs two to three hours — enough to finish a small piece without rushing the mirror work, which is the part that rewards patience. More detailed pieces can be split across sessions or booked as a short series once you've got the basics down.

What's included — materials and your take-home piece

For in-studio classes, you turn up empty-handed. Everything is laid out for you:

• Clay and the MDF or wooden base to build on
• Mirrors (abhla), tools, and adhesives
• Paints and finishing materials, if your design uses colour
• Step-by-step guidance from the artist throughout
• Your finished Lippan piece to take home the same day

For online live and recorded classes, you get a simple materials list in advance so you can gather everything cheaply and easily, plus guidance on substitutes if a specific item is hard to find where you are.

What a Lippan class costs

Pricing depends on the format and a few practical things, so there's no one-size number. The factors are straightforward:

• Format — in-studio, online live, recorded, or group
• Session length and whether it's a one-off or a short series
• Materials, especially for larger or more detailed pieces
• Group size for private and corporate bookings
• Whether a group session is hosted at the studio or at your venue

Recorded classes are the most affordable way in; in-studio sessions cost a little more because materials and one-on-one guidance are included. Tell us the format and group size and you'll get a clear price before you commit.

Where the studio is & how to reach it

The studio is in C.R. Park, South Delhi — easy to reach from across Delhi NCR, including Gurgaon, Noida, and South Delhi neighbourhoods. If you've searched "Lippan art classes near me" from anywhere in the capital region, this is likely the closest hands-on option teaching the authentic Kutchi technique rather than a watered-down craft-kit version.

Can't get to South Delhi easily? The online live class gives you the same real-time teaching from home, and the recorded course removes the travel question altogether. For groups, we can also bring the workshop to your office or venue anywhere in NCR.

How to book your Lippan class

Booking is quick. Here's how it works:

1. Pick your format. In-studio, online live, recorded, or a private/corporate group.
2. Send an enquiry. Share your preferred dates, how many people, and any skill level notes on the class enquiry page.
3. Confirm the slot. We'll suggest available times, confirm the price, and lock your booking.
4. Show up and make. For studio sessions, just arrive — everything's ready. For online, your material list and joining details come ahead of time.

Who's teaching you

Classes are led by folk-art fusion artist Rajni Dutta, from a working studio in C.R. Park — not a franchise running off a script. You're learning the technique from someone who makes and commissions this work, so the guidance is practical and honest about what's easy and what takes patience.

For context on the teaching, the studio has been covered by Hindustan Times, Business Standard, ThePrint, and ANI, and has run creative sessions for organisations including Airbnb, Qualcomm, upGrad, and Shoppers Stop. You can read more about the artist and the studio's story if you want to know who you'll be learning from.

Curious about the craft itself before you book? The story behind Lippan Kaam covers its Kutchi origins and symbolism. And if you'd rather own a finished piece than make one — or want a larger custom mural for a wall — you can also commission Lippan work directly.

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