Arty Pants

What's the big deal in painting soup cans and bananas, you ask, or screen printing a photo of the lovely Ms Monroe with yellow hair? Think you can do better? Well, here's your chance.

Check out the Art Loft's The Warhol Situation, an "Art Appreciation" workshop run by Himanshu S, J.J. School of Art graduate and founder of Bombay Underground. Consisting of four classes, each 2.5 hours long, the workshop will examine closely the life, works and influences of Andy Warhol and get participants to replicate his themes and techniques.

So, plenty of time for you to find out what the fuss is all about.

Say It Paint So

If you go, you might find yourself in the midst of a discussion about the cultural, anthropological, and sexual significance of a bright yellow, magnificently curved banana, or the use of primary colours. Or you could be wrist deep in blue and red paint, replicating scenes from your favorite comic book. Other planned activities include shooting individual documentaries about the objects and events in your every day life, and screen printing faces ala Marlyn Monroe, Michael Jackson, John Lennon and maybe that third grade teacher who you've had a crush on for ten years?

The only thing is, the Art Loft doesn't have a screen printer, so you'll be xeroxing photos and paint on them instead. But no matter: as Andy said, art is whatever you can get away with. 

Amen to that.

Getting there: Classes held for four Sundays from 5 pm - 7:30 pm starting August 21, at Valentino Rest 1st Floor, Mehboob Studios, Bandra (W). Call 9930483966 or visit the Facebook page to register. Rs 3,000 per person.