Learn to make a Pichwai Painting in Udaipur: 3-hour class

Step-by-step instruction in a 400-year-old devotional painting tradition

Learn to paint a Pichwai (a devotional art form depicting Lord Krishna and his moods) in a three-hour guided workshop near Udaipur. A trained tutor walks you through the technique step by step, providing all brushes, paints and materials. You finish with a completed painting to take home. Coffee and tea are included. Children from age five are welcome.

The experience

Three hours is enough to complete a full Pichwai painting under live instruction. The tutors guide you through each step, starting with the fundamentals of this heritage art form that originated around 400 years ago in Nathdwara, near Udaipur. You work at your own pace with brushes and paints provided at the venue, no experience needed. The most common motifs in Pichwai are cows and lotus flowers, both tied to the life of Srinathji, a form of Lord Krishna, and the paintings themselves are meant to capture the moods of the divine.

By the end of the session you'll have a finished painting ready to carry home, a tangible souvenir of Rajasthani culture. The workshop suits families, groups and solo travelers who want to spend a morning or afternoon making something with their hands rather than watching a demonstration. All materials stay with you. The only thing you bring is willingness to try.

What’s included

• All painting materials including brushes and paints.
• step-by-step instruction from a trained tutor in English or Hindi.
• coffee and tea during the session.
• your finished Pichwai painting to take home.

Before you book

Days and timesMonday to Saturday

AgesAdult (18 to 80 years) · Youth (11 to 17 years) · Child (5 to 10 years) · Under 5: can't be booked

GroupUp to 20

Live guideEnglish and Hindi

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Colorbox Art Academy

Is this one for you?Book this workshop if you want to spend a morning or afternoon making something with your hands and learning a traditional art form at the same time. The three-hour length fits easily into a day in Udaipur without eating up the whole schedule, and you leave with a completed work rather than just having watched a demonstration.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Hindi.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (11 to 17 years); Child (5 to 10 years). Children under 5 can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What is Pichwai painting and why is it important to Rajasthani culture?

Pichwai means "backdrop" and refers to devotional paintings that originated around 400 years ago in Nathdwara near Udaipur. These paintings depict the life and moods of Srinathji, a form of Lord Krishna, and are considered sacred art in Hindu tradition. The paintings have become a celebrated expression of Rajasthani heritage, with motifs like cows and lotus flowers appearing across the work.

Do I need any painting experience to join this workshop?

No experience is required. The trained tutors guide you through step-by-step instructions, so beginners and experienced painters alike can complete a full Pichwai in the three-hour session. All materials (brushes, paints and canvas) are provided at the venue.

What do I get to take home after the workshop?

You take home your completed Pichwai painting as a souvenir of the workshop and Rajasthani art. The finished work is yours to keep, frame or gift.