I've never thought of myself as an artist, but one thing I knew was that I've loved making things and fixing things since I was little. I remember trying to make a bomb out of dead batteries when I was 7 or 8 years old, because my dad said that batteries would explode. So when I had to choose how to make a living, I knew that it had to include making things in some way. And somehow I found clay to be a good medium for me.

After doing an internship and other things that involved pottery, I realised that there was a whole other world of pottery I needed to learn and needed guidance to explore. So when I heard about Life and Art Academy from a friend, it felt like a no brainer. I started with hand building and wheel throwing basics and progressed to learn how important it is to listen to the clay and how patient you have to be with it. After a week or so, I realised that the studio atmosphere I got to experience was the best way for me to learn. Dewakar sir let me explore every idea that I had in my head, and he was there when I needed guidance. And since I only had ideas and no skill, I made more than my fair share of mistakes, which, in the end, was the best thing for me. Through all those mistakes, my seniors, other pottery students, were also there to advise and clear my doubts, and they were the best support system I could ask for as a beginner potter, apart from sir. It was a collaborative group of budding artists, and I loved to be a part of it, to share my mistakes and my successes along the way, and to see and learn from other classmates. And now, after the course, I still seek the help of Dewakar sir and my classmates. Dewakar sir also directed me to the path he thought would fit me and what part I needed to get better at, he still helps me with his advice, and I know that I don't have to hesitate to ask for help. From Sir, Archana mam, Murali (the Glaze master), Viji, and Yashoda akka, they all have been a part of my learning experience. I got to see how carefully I have to deal with and use glaze from Murali, and I learned how much patience you need to make even the small test cups and how much one's skills develop over time from Yashoda akka. And I thank all of them for the lessons and support.

ATHUN K R
Professional Pottery & Ceramics 2023

Life and art academy is truly an incredible place to study the art of pottery. I recently completed the specialized pottery course here and it was an amazing experience! The atmosphere was friendly and supportive. I appreciated the opportunities for creativity and self-expression and was able to produce some beautiful pieces that I am proud of. Overall, I would highly recommend this pottery course to anyone who is interested in learning this craft

SANGAMITHRA ARUMUGASWAMY
Specialised Pottery 2023

I have always liked being crafty. I remember as a child I used to buy so much play dough and just tried making something out of it. Just doing anything art or craft instantly put me in a good mood. I remember when I was in 12th std I asked mom if I could learn pottery and searched up pottery classes and the first place that showed up was Life and Art Academy but I had to wait till I finished under grad and post grad to join and I am glad I waited because I needed healing after my masters and the studio space provided exactly that. I did the 6-month professional course and it teaches you everything you need to know about pottery right from hand building, to wheel pottery and to the basics of glazing. Dewakar sir always encouraged me in being creative, encouraged my ideas and always answered even the silliest of questions I asked with patience and calm. My batchmates, seniors and juniors were also very helpful and I made great friends from the studio that still keep in touch with me. The studio space is very calm and peaceful, going to the studio everyday was a treat and honestly more than it feeling like a class it felt like artists meeting up in one spot to learn, create and inspire. I thank Dewakar sir, Archana ma’am, Murli, Shruthi and Yasodha akka for guiding me through this course. My overall experience was amazing. Thank you.

CHANDINI
Professional Pottery & Ceramics 2023

As the saying goes " Every child is an Artist. The problem is to remain one as we grow up".

So when life worked to what the society expects, the craving to do something passionate and happy ran constantly in mind.

This led me to join Life and Art Academy as a Professional Pottery Student. I got to learn wheel pottery, hand building, Murals, Installations, sculpting and Glazing. It also included many techniques as surface decorations. Everyday was like a new adventure. Mr. Dewakar is a passionate Teacher and he helped me with my projects, giving attention to each and every details throughout the course. The course went with proper schedule and ends with multiple projects for every technique we learn.

I also had an opportunity to join as an Intern to push myself a little more to learn further. This led me to work for the production which included Mould making, slip castings, finishing as a perfect piece, firing and exploring levels of glazing. I was happy to be a part of TEA Team. I am really Grateful for each and every one (Swathi, Shruti, Yashoda akka, Murali , Vijayalakshmi) who helped me through the process throughout.

This experience helped me find job opportunity immediately at Yadawei Ceramics Studio, Dubai.

My personal gratitude and Respect for Dewakar and Archana for being considerate and understanding and for the Immense Support.

I would definitely recommend anyone and everyone to Join our Family In Life and Art Academy.

RAJALAKSHMI KRIPA
Professional Pottery & Ceramics 2022

I'm writing to convey my deep appreciation and gratitude for the pottery and ceramics course I recently completed under the guidance of Diwakar sir. I had a wonderful time exploring the world of pottery and ceramics for six months.

I would like to express my gratitude to Swathi for her exceptional teaching of the wheel throwing skill, patiently guiding us through the steps until we mastered the technique. I am also thankful to Diwakar sir for sharing his extensive knowledge on glaze preparation, mixing, and application techniques, which greatly enriched my understanding in this area. Lastly, I want to extend my appreciation to Murali for his patience in addressing all our doubts and inquiries regarding various glazes and kiln firing.

The course curriculum was carefully planned to provide a good understanding of various pottery and ceramics processes. I was able to create a good base in both hand-building and wheel throwing. One aspect that stood out throughout the course was the emphasis on practical application. The opportunity to work on numerous projects allowed me to refine my skills and develop my own unique style..

I also like to thank the Life & Art Academy for offering a welcoming learning atmosphere. The studio space was well-equipped, and the presence of quality materials and tools added to the whole experience. Also, interacting with other students and sharing a love of pottery provided a friendly and collaborative environment. The interchange of ideas, experiences and comments aided personal and artistic development.

Life & Art Academy comes highly recommended by me to anyone looking for a Professional Pottery and ceramics training.

My personal gratitude and Respect for Dewakar and Archana for being considerate and understanding and for the Immense Support.

I would definitely recommend anyone and everyone to Join our Family In Life and Art Academy.

SWATHI ALAGAR
Professional Pottery & Ceramics 2023

I’m Madhumitaa from Trichy. I am excited to share my testimonial about the specialised pottery course I recently completed. Initially, I was uncertain about my learning progress, but the guidance of instructor Swathi, Dewakar Sir, and Murali Anna made me feel supported and guided throughout the entire journey. Despite the course lasting only three months, I gained a wealth of knowledge in various techniques, including wheel throwing, hand building, surface decoration, and glazing. Dewakar Sir not only provided valuable insights into these techniques, but also offered guidance on personal and professional growth as an ethical potter. One of the most captivating aspects of the course was the opportunity to be part of an incredible community of potters. Being surrounded by like-minded individuals allowed me to learn not only the craft itself but also gain insights into the ceramics business from both inside and outside perspectives. The instructors were always available to mentor and assist, even after the course ended, particularly for those who needed help setting up their own studio. Additionally, I formed meaningful friendships with fellow participants, which added an extra layer of joy to the overall experience. If you have the chance, I highly recommend considering this professional course for a comprehensive and in-depth understanding of pottery. It is particularly beneficial if you have the flexibility to commit more time to the course.

MADHUMITAA
Specialised Pottery 2023

Life and art academy is a place where you can meet like-minded people and improve your skills and knowledge on anything related to art. Dewakar sir is especially knowledgeable and encourages students to do their best and have not settle mediocrity. I took the six month pottery course and enjoyed my time here a lot, Swathi who guides students in pottery is very patient and is always ready to answer any questions related to pottery. Murali was very helpful and answered any questions related to firing and glazing. After the course, my fellow students and I are ready to start producing our own art into the world.

NAMITHA
Professional Pottery & Ceramics 2023

Thank you for an amazing year full of fun & experiments. I really enjoyed learning pottery under your guidance. You engage, inspire and empower your student to do their best. I’ll always be grateful to have had you for a teacher.

SONALI D LUGUN
Professional Pottery & Ceramics 2023

I recently finished my Professional Certification Course in Pottery at Life & Art Academy. I initially joined the Level 1 program but eventually fell in love with the medium & joined the professional course. I have really enjoyed learning various techniques like Wheel Throwing, Hand Building, Sculpting, Murals & Glazing that are covered in the course. The instructors here are very understanding & patient while teaching and let us learn at our own pace & are always ready to help us with our doubts. I have found like-minded people at the academy, whom I can consider as lifelong friends. I’m excited for my pottery journey that started out here & look forward to see where it takes me in life.

DEEPSHIKA
Professional Pottery & Ceramics 2023

Excellent! In my life, I will never forget this six months’ course. Before I joined this course, I had little fear and doubted myself of learning this course. After completion, I have a lot of confidence, Diwakar sir helped me a lot. The way of teaching is understandable, and staff are kind and polite. Instructors encourage us and whenever we have doubts, they will clarify in a friendly manner. The class atmosphere is peaceful and pleasant. I have made a lot of friends.

Initially I had fear in glazing, but Sir helped me to learn glazing well. I enjoyed learning this course and it is worth six months time.

NEETHU

Life and Art academy is the Best place to learn Ceramics and Pottery. There’s no place like this. I am happy that I joined the class.

Before I used to learn from different places, but after I started learning from Life and Art academy I realised how much I wasted my money and energy in other places Thanks to the Academy my dreams have come real and now I can proudly say I am a Potter.

Thanks to Diwakar Sir, Murali and the entire team

Sumuga

"I am Arasi from Malaysia. I achieved my long-time dream to learn pottery with Life & Art Academy last June. I managed to learn many pottery skills from the short period of 1month at the academy. Mr Dewakar, Ramya & Murali was friendly and I was very comfortable with the environment."

Mr. Dewakar is the founder for this academy. He is a very motivated person and had train and shared his high knowledge on art to all his student. He is also very professional and a detailed person. He puts time and passion into his student to understand and learn the skills well so that they are able to apply in their future path. This academy has taught me with great care and patience. In the future I plan to continue my skill upgrading with Art & Academy.

Arasi
Potter, Malaysia.

I am an art student in Life & Art Academy for the last one year. This a great place to learn different forms of art. The teacher is highly knowledgeable, also very friendly and encouraging. The best part about his teaching is that once he shows you the technique, you have the freedom to choose your style and yet have him around to help you out whenever needed. Unlike most of the other art classes, here the main focus is given for live subject study which gives more insight to the play of light and improves your observation skills. Starting from pencil he takes you through different mediums like soft pastels, charcoal, watercolor, poster color, acrylic etc.

Shilpa V.K

It’s been two years since I joined the fine arts course at Life and Art Academy under the able guidance of Mr. Diwakar. The course starts with Pencil Study, Pastels and progresses towards Watercolors, Poster, Acrylic and Oil. All the practice sessions will be Live Study which helps the students to increase their observation skills and understand light study. It is one of the best academies in Chennai if you are passionate about art and want to learn and move towards a professional level. Life and Art has made me rediscover my passion towards Art and reinvent myself. I would definitely recommend it to art enthusiasts of all levels.

Chitra Nair

Doing pottery for almost a year at Life at art academy was one of the best practical and fun experiences that I've gained over the years. Being an architecture student, molding and bringing out something new has always peaked my curiosity. My mentor Diwakar Sir, at the academy, has always encouraged me in the creativity front.

Manaswini

“Who would believe if crushing on a kdrama pottery character made someone a potter after 4 years?”

Hey there!! I am Anto Sneha Zarak. I took professional courses on pottery & ceramics. Yep. The above statement quotes the beginning and the end of me finally getting to do what I love. Thanks to Life & Art Academy for making my dream come true.

My journey started with just some interest and passion for pottery wheel. Yeah, I didn’t know a concept called “handbuilding” existed.

On the first day in Life & Art Academy, I was anxious about the whole new journey waiting for me. I was hoping to get started with the wheel. But the first lesson for the day was pinching. Although I knew nothing about it Diwakar made sure I got it perfect. The secret of perfection was constant testing of what I do. Yes. That’s what we do in Life & Art Academy “constant testing” and I believe it to be the key to becoming a successful potter. And the second half of the day was my time to get started with the wheel. My first lesson was to center the clay on the wheel. It took me 2 weeks to perfectly center the clay. There was no pressure on me to fasten up the process. I was allowed to take my own time. Then I was gradually promoted to opening, lifting cylinders and then bowl and shapes and so on. In the meantime I was also taught other handbuilding techniques.

The academy didn’t stop with making me throw beautiful decorative and functional wares. I was also taught the surface decoration techniques that adds up beauty to my pieces.

When I started with glazing, I wasn’t just taught the application of glaze on a piece but the basis and the whole concept of it. In simple words I didn’t just learn art but science too.

Life & Art Academy aims not on making people just an average potter but on developing professional potters. On a whole, my experience with this Academy is beyond perfect. The atmosphere and the people there are so supportive and do all they could to help us succeed. This 1 year was a wonderful experience for me.

Sneha Anto

On random insta browsing, my eyes couldn't miss Life and Art Academy's page. It exactly had all that I searched for - pottery classes. I came to the studio and was happy about how the course was equipped with immense knowledge of pottery and ceramic.

I signed up for a professional course in pottery. I had always fantasized creating clay projects and honestly wheel pottery was a dream for me. Sooner I realised there was more to it. I definitely would say I cherished every day going to the class and learning new techniques. It was true that the wheel was my fantasy, but now I have learnt more than what I signed up for.

On wheel - making of different shapes and sizes of vases, cylinders, bowls, plates and kettle set (my personal favourite). In Handpottery - Pinching, coils, slabs, functional pieces, installation, sculpture and mural. Finally the cherry on the cake - the course includes Glazing as well, different application methods, and different combinations of Glazing it was a total bliss.

All of this was possible only with guidance of Mr.Diwaker who is highly learned, friendly and a major inspiration.

I definitely got really lucky finding this place, as I believe any work would speak of how u made it and with whom you learnt.

Pooja

I have completed both the Professional Certificate Courses – Fine Arts and Pottery at Life and Art Academy. I had initially joined the art course and upon completion, enrolled for the pottery program too. If you are passionate about Arts and Pottery, then this is one of the best places to learn in Chennai. In Art, all our sessions had live study, which helped us to increase our observation skills. The pottery learning environment is excellent, the teachers are knowledgeable and patient in imparting their skills to the students. I would like to thank Dewakar sir for his guidance and great support.

I am very glad that I found Life and Art Academy to learn art and pottery and thereby follow my passion. I would definitely recommend Life and Art Academy to all who wish to study pottery and arts.

Kaveena

This course is highly skills based and covers every aspect of producing functional and decorative ceramic goods. Learning how to build sculptures and murals definately adds value to this course.

The Studio and people here are wonderful too!

Having completed the professional course at Life and Art, I can confidently recommend it to anyone looking to build a career in studio pottery.

I highly recommend Life and Art Academy for pottery and ceramics as covers all the requirements.

Batul Mamoowala
instagram - @its.cerapeutic

I completed a professional course on pottery and ceramics. Thanks to life and art academy, It’s been a wonderful journey. It always felt like being in the right place.

Meeting the faculty for the first time brought me a huge confidence that pottery could be my career option.

Initially centering was the hardest struggle I went through, soon I found out that hand building was my kind of thing. My teachers were a constant support and their vision made me complete my course with boom. I'll definitely miss this second home of mine.

I highly recommend Life and Art Academy for pottery and ceramics as covers all the requirements.

Divya Ramamoorthy,
Freelance Potter.

I had joined Life and Art Academy for Professional Course in Pottery. I always wanted to learn pottery and luckily, I came across Life and Art Academy. The course was a wonderful learning experience. It ws like being back in school, I made many friends along the way. The course provided me an insight into the various aspects of pottery and ceramics. I joined this course with an aim of becoming a proficient potter and it has proved its mettle in being a promising stepping stone. Working with clay was joyful and relaxing experience for me. I recommend students to keep trying and experimenting with new ideas and most importantly to have fun with clay.

My poem about pottery
POTTERY is what our life is like,
The tests of life give us strength that, become our pillars of faith,
By not learning wisdom within, we will never accomplish anything,
Each breath of life is like a new piece of clay,
Reality is - Sculpting our lives to be as we pen our stories here,
Yesterday’s mistakes help us form a better tomorrow!

Priyanka Agarwal,
Freelance Potter.

I have completed professional course in pottery in Life and Art. I am very glad that I found this place to learn pottery and follow my passion. This is a great place to turn your creative ideas into a reality. The faculties here are very knowledgeable, patient, encouraging and super friendly. My teacher was very encouraging and makes sure that each student is getting enough attention and guidance. The course is well structured, we start to learn from basics of clay, wheel throwing, hand building, sculpting, various surface decorating techniques including glazing. Timing of the classes are flexible allowing you to learn at your own pace. The studio is well equipped with everything you need. The students are walked through all the processes that one needs to know to become a good artist (potter). I found it fascinating when the glazing classes started. It was an amazing experience to see my own creations turn into a beautiful piece of art after applications of glaze and firing.

I learned a lot during this one year course. Loved learning, creating and enjoying the good vibes while interacting with some very amazing people here. I would highly recommend this place for anyone who wants to take pottery as their profession and those who wants to learn a new activity and have fun.

Ramya Chandran,
Freelance Potter.

As Picasso said ‘Children are artists’. The problem is - to continue to remain an artist once we grow up. I believe in keeping the child within alive through various art programs.

The pottery course has given me an opportunity to immensely explore clay on the wheel and in hand building, while creating varied forms, shapes and textured prints on my pieces. Under the steady guidance from the faculty, my work on and off the wheel has reached a totally new level. In other words, it was an unbelievable experience.

Srungula Devi,
Freelance Potter.

After my under graduation, I joined Life and Art Academy for the Professional Pottery and Ceramic course.

At first, it was just an interest to learnt it as a hobby, though I was not new to a studio, I was very much new to anything clay. I doubted myself at each and every step. At one point, I even almost gave up on sculpting and hand building altogether because I didn’t get the hang of it, but people in the studio were so friendly and encouraging that I pursued my learning and Life and Art Academy taught me that.

The time I spent here can only be described as interesting, intriguing, interactive, incredible and innovative. It might have been a hobby then but now I'm starting my new journey of being a professional potter thanks to the teachers at Life and Art Academy, who have taught me with such ease and integrity.

Subhiksha,
Freelance Potter.

My life in Life and Art Academy was a joyous time, heartily associated and connected with clay. While scouting for the perfect place to learn, I was closely following up on Life and Art. Initially, when I I told my parents, there was a hiccup, however when they saw me conversing with the faculty, my parents were convinced; they never thought that I would have done a detailed and fundamental study about pottery. This gave them the confidence and I enrolled immediately. I always feel that clay is everything. The academy to me is my home away from home. A peaceful place to express myself with new creative ideas. I progressed from wheel throwing to advanced techniques of glazing. To do pottery and ceramics well, learning the about the materials is crucial. At life and art, the required materials were given from the beginning and it was a magical journey to learn about them. The way in which clay gets molded into pots, holds its shape, and forms elegant pieces is mesmerizing to me. Overall it’s like creating perfection in our small worlds.

Swaroopa,
Freelance Potter.

At a certain juncture in life I felt the need to immerse myself in art as a way of healing myself and also enriching myself in the process. That is how Life and Art came about. I remember the first day I came here, I saw a student moulding clay on the wheel and I knew right then that I had made the right decision. I was apprehensive, of course, because art was discouraged in my family and I had lost touch with it. But every day I came, and held clay in my hands or a pencil or pastel, I felt more at home. My teacher taught me the basics and gave me the freedom to figure out my style be it in pottery or fine arts. Of course I noticed their approach is different with different students and I’m grateful they gave me the space to grow at my own pace and guided me when I needed it.

Apart from this, it’s the ambience and people I met here that I’ll carry forward in life. There is a calm and positive energy in this place. And every where you turn, you have a student doing/making something creative and unique to themselves. It doesn’t matter how talented you are here. Everyone is given an equal opportunity to express themselves and everyone is encouraged and guided.

The studio is well equipped for both pottery and drawing & painting classes. A student is provided with everything she/he needs to grasp the subject they are studying. Be it real-life subjects, infrastructure etc. for fine arts or clay, equipment, glazes etc for pottery.

Everything I learnt here will be a stepping stone for my onward journey and some like-minded souls will be companions for life. I’ll always be grateful to the team at Life and Art, for creating this space and I wish them happiness and success.

Vineetha V Pillai,
Freelance Animator, Mumbai.

"I’m Shravani. I joined Life & Art Academy for the one-year Professional Pottery & Ceramics Course. I started as a complete novice and have now successfully completed my course. My journey with Life & Art Academy has been simply amazing. I feel lucky to have discovered this place!

From my experience with clay, I can define pottery as; getting muddy, making mistakes and enjoying the alchemy of creating gold from dirt! The academy has given me maximum flexibility and opportunity to pursue pottery. The faculty are highly skilled and taught me with great care and patience. I was given the freedom to pursue what I want, at my own pace, with no pressure. Also they are well equipped with the right tools and machinery for the course.

I can say with full confidence that Life & Art Academy is the best place to learn pottery and ceramics at all levels. If you ever wanted to be creative and learn a new art form - this is the place to go to!

Shravani Kota,
Pottery Instructor in Higher Fire, San Jose, USA.

"Learning Wheel Pottery had been on my bucket list for over 13 years. One summer I googled, as I intermittently did, for Pottery classes in Chennai and the Life & Art website popped up. The address on the website was so close to where I lived. I called almost immediately but it still took me a month to actually drag myself there (by which time they had shifted to another place still not too far away) and get started.

Dewakar who manages and runs the place was just setting up the new place with Murali when I joined. The place had an easy informal feel to it and I loved it. I knew that I would drop out the minute it got too restrictive or authoritarian. Soon Swati joined Dewakar and Murali to help with the pottery classes since Dewakar had his hands full with other classes as well. The initial few months I struggled with everything but slowly over time, I realized that it was not impossible.

When I began pottery class, I thought: You've got to Worship Clay. It's the only way it will let itself be moulded. The slightest hint at control and it resists and collapses. It took me several classes to understand that it is not about worship or reverence. It's simply about respecting the material you're working with. Clay will not make itself into a pot through worship. You have to work it with respect into a pot - or a cylinder, or a bowl.

Life & Art Academy has allowed me to learn at my own pace. I learnt hand building techniques such as pinching, coiling and slab techniques along with wheel pottery. Life & Art also allows the use of the pottery studio for practice sessions between levels to help improve learning, which for me is a blessing. I’ve now finished 4 levels. I am now doing practice sessions for a few months before I begin the level 5."

Gita Jayaraj,
Independent Writer and Freelance Editor.

"What began as a passion has now become a preferred career! Ever since I joined Life & Art Academy, my thoughts towards my life and career has changed. “Choose a job you love and you and you will never have to work a single day in your life"; this is not just a saying, if you get to experience it!

I am Preetha.G and I chose to fulfill my passion after 5 years of Architecture, and that’s when I found Life and Art academy. Pottery and Sculpting are related to interior design and so I was quite eager to explore my hand in it. Today, social media has tremendous power to spread information about our skills and passion. I began posting my works via Instagram and Facebook, and people started appreciating my work and following me on regular basis. I was recognized as an artist as well as an architect. Such a feel good feeling! I was invited for workshops and motivational speeches by colleges and firms. Having never worked before, I was over whelmed with the honour of being recognized as an artist. And now I am all set to start my own studio to exhibit and showcase my work.

Destiny is not a matter of chance; it is the matter of choice. I made a choice to learn what I have always wanted to and now it has changed my life. Give it a try and fulfill your destiny! Thank you, Life and Art Academy for the wonderful experience of art. The 10 months I spent with the academy seem like a minute now, but is truly a lifetime experience!"

Preetha, Chennai.
Started her own art studio named “ ART ‘O’ Arch

"I am Varsha Chella, working as an Architect.

I am an artistically inclined person and I have been sketching and painting since the age of ten.

My appreciation for pottery and ceramics began when I chanced upon the work of Eva Zeisel, a Mid Century industrial designer. Her work showed me the expressive potential of the medium and kindled in me an interest to learn the art form.

And so began my time at Life and Art.

Dewakar, the founder of the institute ensured that I developed strong fundamentals and perfect clarity on basic but critical concepts like wedging, centering and finally throwing.

This clear direction worked well for me and once I had understood the nature and the more subtle nuances of the material, I began to look at it from an artistic perspective.

I began to pay more attention to the proportions, form, texture and smaller details of the objects I made, and also appreciate the effect of specific glazes on specific forms.

As I demonstrated a certain degree of technical and artistic skill, Dewakar challenged me to throw with larger and larger quantities of clay. This took place in an intensive one month course wherein I practiced for 6 hours a day, 6 days a week, at the end of which time I had gone from throwing with one kilo to throwing with 3.5 kilos.

The challenging and inspiring atmosphere at Life and Art Academy is what made this improvement possible.

As I look back, I realise that my skills in pottery has given me yet another dimension of creativity and artistic expression. It has also helped me apply principles of design on a smaller scale which will no doubt help me in my endeavour to design larger buildings."

Varsha Chella, Chennai.

"My love for clay started when I was in kindergarten and it got some solid guidance and hand-holding post my Masters. Life and Art Academy is a great place to try an art, not because you have an end, but simply because you love it. It is an experience in itself. I wanted to learn pottery for the love for clay. And guess what, there aren’t many who offer you the time and space to do the same. However, the structure at Life & Art Academy is such that it simply helps you move forward at your own pace, and does not restrict you. After my level 1, I had to shift to Bangalore and was looking for options to continue there. That just seemed like a sensible and a practical call. But not a single program could go to the depth that Life and Art had to offer. I came back to Chennai for a couple of months exclusively to finish my course at Life and Art. I have attached an image of my work, which I call my little bundle of joy. An experience that I cherished and enjoyed to the very last bit."

Dharshini Jenefer, Chennai.
Workshop Participant (2015)

"Great experience for all of us and a very good activity for all the family"

Jim Roberts, London.
Workshop Participant (2015)

"Came to learn the techniques of Tanjore Art. Very professional and detailed way of training the students. Had a wonderful experience with Life and Art Academy, all thanks to Mr.Dewakar and his team for their support and friendly behavior, making us feel very homely."

Jayanthi Venugopal, Doha – Qatar.
Student - Tanjore Painting (2015)

"Had a wonderful experience, back to being a kid and probably the biggest realization is hands are a prop for art"

Shalini, Anu & Subha, Chennai.
Workshop Participant (2016)

"A beautiful experience – It feels good to make sculptures that I have admired only in museums"

Sukhanya A, Chennai.
Student – Sculpting (2016)

"Wonderful family event and learning opportunity. Test for patience and endurance – true meaning of praying to God"

Anusha Vijay, Chennai.
Participant – Make your Ganesha Workshop (2015)

"I liked making the Ganesha, it was fun, interesting and also easy to make"

Mridula Venkatesh, Chennai.
Participant – Make your Ganesha Workshop (2015)

"Great work! Enjoyed the students’ work, some show a lot of potential"

Vimal, Chennai.
Visitor – Student’s Art Exhibition (2015)