Three-Day Workshop in Drawing & Painting

Venue:Conference Centre
Date:March 21–23, 2023

Key Highlights

Objective: 
To enhance students’ artistic skills and provide hands-on experience in painting under expert guidance.

Opening Ceremony: 
– The workshop was inaugurated on March 21, 2023, with Sh. Anoop Lather, Chairperson of the Steering Committee, as the Chief Guest.
– Sh. Anoop Lather emphasized the importance of students’ participation and painting as a skill-enhancement tool.
– Prof. Ravinder Kumar, Dean of the Culture Council and Convenor of the workshop, welcomed distinguished members and the resource person, Sh. Sidharth.
– Prof. Kumar assured participants of organizing similar events in the next academic year.

Participation:
– 23 students from various colleges and departments actively participated in the workshop.

Activities and Expert Guidance: 
– Students learned to create beautiful art pieces under the supervision of Sh. Sidharth, a renowned painter and sculptor.
– Sh. Sidharth has participated in over 135 group shows in the UK, Sweden, the US, Singapore, Hong Kong, and India.
– His unique teaching style included painting while singing, creating an immersive experience for students.
– Students also shared their experiences of blending art with music, making the workshop enjoyable and inspiring.

Achievements of Resource Person:
– Sh. Sidharth was awarded an honorary degree of D. Lit. by Punjab University, Patiala, in 2012.

Valedictory Session:
– Prof. Rajni Abbi, Proctor, University of Delhi, motivated and cheered the students during the valedictory session.
– Dr. Hemant Verma, Joint Dean of the Culture Council and Coordinator of the event, welcomed Prof. Rajni Abbi during the session.

Special Interaction:
– All participants, along with their documents, had the opportunity to meet Hon’ble Vice Chancellor Prof. Yogesh Singh at the VC Office.

Outcome
– The workshop provided a platform for students to enhance their artistic skills under expert guidance.
– Participants gained valuable insights into painting techniques and enjoyed the unique integration of art and music.
– The event was well-received and deemed a resounding success.