Senses, curated by Siddhant Shah of Access for ALL, is India’s first ever ‘accessible and inclusive outreach programme’ for people with special needs, for a multidisciplinary arts festival. 

Capacity for all workshops: 20

Venue: Senses Area, Old GMC Complex

Schedule:

15 December

Panel on the Role of Arts in Inclusion

2 PM - 3 PM
Shivani Shah and Shivani Dhillon in conversation with Siddhant Shah of Access for All. This discussion is for the benefit of parents and caregivers.

Dot, Line & Colour 

4 PM - 5 PM
An inclusive workshop that brings mental health, art & colour therapy together in a creative way!

Make Your PhotoArt 

6 PM - 7 PM
This workshop, inspired by Gauri Gill’s artworks, will feature adapted drawing tools and techniques that cater to various abilities, fostering hand-eye coordination and fine motor skill refinement. This workshop supports visual discrimination as children explore different lines, shapes, and textures

16 December

Storytelling Session for Neurodiverse Kids by Shivani Dhillon

12 PM - 1 PM

Texture Rubbing Adventure 

2 PM - 3 PM
In this workshop, inspired by Panjeri Collective’s artworks, participants will go around the venue and explore different surfaces, improving their ability to discriminate between textures while creating unique textured artworks.

The Blindfold Terracotta Character Making Workshop 

4 PM - 5 PM
By removing the sense of sight, this workshop, organised in collaboration with ThinkArts, delves into the tactile sensory realm, providing a multi-sensory explora�tion of the earthy and malleable terracotta medium.

Crafted Layers

6 PM - 7 PM
Learn how to create a 3D artwork!

17 December

Blindfold Photography Workshop

2 PM - 3 PM
Participants will rely on sound, smell, touch, spatial awareness, and intuition to capture intriguing images. This workshop fosters creativity by challenging visual conventions, offering a fresh perspective on the art of photography

Text Does Tango

4 PM - 5 PM
In this workshop, participants will explore the rhythmic interplay of language and design. From blackout poetry to typographic art, this session invites you to create visually captivating artworks using the expressive power of text.

Upcycle and Tie-Dye your T-shirt!

6 PM - 7 PM
This workshop invites you to explore different folding and dyeing techniques, creating wearable masterpieces while enjoying the excitement of colour blending and pattern creation. Bring your old T-shirts and tops!

18 December

Doodle Mandalas and Mindfulness

2 PM - 3 PM
Combine art and mindfulness in a doodle mandala workshop. Participants will create intricate designs, promoting relaxation and focus while enhancing fine motor skills through the meditative process of pattern creation

Claymation Stop Motion Animation Workshop

6 PM - 7 PM
Participants of all ages, from children to adults, can join this workshop to explore the world of stop-motion animation using clay figures. Please carry your phone or tab!

19 December

Go Goa Gond

10 AM - 11 AM
Explore Goa through an unique perspective, in this introductory workshop that looks at the elements of Gond art.

Recycled Art Sculptures

4 PM - 5 PM
This workshop encourages eco-conscious creativity by turning recyclabes into whimsical sculptures. The workshop not only promotes environmental awareness but also allows participants to experiment with unconventional materials, fostering resourcefulness and innovation.

The Blindfold Terracotta Character Making Workshop

6 PM - 7 PM
By removing the sense of sight, this workshop, organised in collaboration with ThinkArts, delves into the tactile sensory realm, providing a multi-sensory exploration of the earthy and malleable terracotta medium.

20 December

Journaling for Mental Health for Kids by Bhargavi Raman

12 PM - 1 PM

String Art Adventure

2 PM - 3 PM
Explore the world of string art, combining fine motor skills with creativity. This workshop is for kids between the ages of 4 and 7.

Sensory Painting Experience

4 PM - 5 PM
This hands-on workshop enhances tactile perception and hand-eye coordination while fostering a love for visual expression.

Paper Woven Sculptures

5 PM - 7 PM
Participants will learn the intricate art of weaving colourful strips of paper to craft three-dimensional sculptures. From geometric designs to organic forms, explore the versatility of paper as a medium and discover the joy of creating visually stunning, textured sculptures.

21 December

Art Therapy for Mental Health for Kids by Bhargavi Raman

12 PM - 1 PM

Adaptive Mosaic Magic

2 PM - 3 PM
Develop fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination through an adaptive mosaic workshop. Sorting, picking, and placing small mosaic pieces not only stimulate creativity but also improve visual discrimination as children design their mosaic artworks

Go Goa Gond

4 PM - 5 PM
Open for all ages
Explore Goa through an unique perspective, in this introductory workshop that looks at the elements of Gond art

Doodle Mandalas and Mindfulness

6 PM - 7 PM 
Combine art and mindfulness in a doodle mandala workshop. Participants will create intricate designs, promoting relaxation and focus while enhancing fine motor skills through the meditative process of pattern creation.

22 December

String Art Adventure

3 PM - 4 PM
Explore the world of string art, combining fine motor skills with creativity. This workshop is for kids between the ages of 4 and 7.

Recycled Art Sculptures

5 PM - 7 PM
This workshop encourages eco-conscious creativity by turning recyclabes into whimsical sculptures. The workshop not only promotes environmental awareness but also allows participants to experiment with unconventional materials, fostering resourcefulness and innovation.

23 December

Fluid Art Workshop

10 AM - 11 AM

Blindfold Photography
Pouring paint on a canvas to create unique pieces of artworks

2 PM - 3 PM

Text Does Tango
Participants will rely on sound, smell, touch, spatial awareness, and intuition to capture intriguing images. This workshop fosters creativity by challenging visual conventions, offering a fresh perspective on the art of photography

4 PM - 5 PM

Upcycle and Tie-Dye your T-shirt!
In this workshop, participants will explore the rhythmic interplay of language and design. From blackout poetry to typographic art, this session invites you to create visually captivating artworks using the expressive power of text

6 PM - 7 PM
This workshop invites you to explore different folding and dyeing techniques, creating wearable masterpieces while enjoying the excitement of colour blending and pattern creation. Bring your old T-shirts and tops