Glass Dot Mandala Art Workshop

Hi, I'm Saloni, the founder of Kaloraè – The Everyday Art House.My journey with art began in India, where creativity, colours, patterns and traditional art forms were always a part of the world around me. Having studied Interior Design and later completed my Master's in Curating Art, I have always been drawn to the way art brings people, stories and cultures together.Over the years, I developed a love for exploring different art forms and sharing that experience with others. I spent around four years hosting and conducting art workshops in India, where I discovered that what I enjoyed most wasn't just creating art, but creating an environment where people could slow down, experiment, learn something new and simply enjoy being creative.When I moved to London, I found myself looking at my own culture from a slightly different perspective. I noticed how Indian culture was present in so many little ways – through food, festivals, textiles and traditions – but traditional Indian art forms weren't always part of everyday creative experiences. I felt there was an opportunity to bring these art forms into people's lives in a more hands-on, accessible and enjoyable way.And that's how Kaloraè came to life!Kaloraè is my attempt to bring a little piece of Indian culture into everyday life through creative, hands-on experiences. I want to introduce people to the beauty of Indian art forms, not just by telling them about their history, but by letting them experience them for themselves. From dot mandalas to block printing, Warli and other traditional art forms, every workshop is an opportunity to learn, create and connect.Why do I love teaching?For me, teaching art is about so much more than showing someone how to paint or create something. I love watching people arrive saying they aren't artistic or haven't picked up a paintbrush in years, and gradually become so immersed in the process that they forget about everything else. Seeing someone walk away with something they've made themselves, along with a little more confidence and curiosity, is incredibly rewarding.I also love the conversations that happen around art. A shared creative experience has a lovely way of bringing strangers together, and that's something I want every Kaloraè workshop to offer.Something a little different about me?I studied Interior Design, moved into the world of art curation, spent years conducting creative workshops in India and eventually found myself starting an art venture in London! Kaloraè is quite literally a coming together of all these experiences. I'm also learning and discovering along the way, so in many ways, building this brand is as much a creative journey for me as it is for the people who attend my workshops.My dream is to grow Kaloraè into a space where traditional Indian art meets contemporary creative experiences – where culture is not just referenced or celebrated occasionally, but experienced, explored and enjoyed.Because I believe art should be for everyone, and culture is best kept alive when we participate in it.That's the little story behind Kaloraè, and I'm so excited to see where this journey takes us!