“Rangoli Art” Workshop - Shiva

Hindu Community and Cultural Center
1232 Arrowhead Ave, Livermore, CA 94551
Shiva-Vishnu Temple
Om Namah Shivaya
Om Namo Narayanaya
A Non-Profit Organization since 1977
Tax ID# 94-2427126; Inc# D0821589
Tel: 925-449-6255; Fax: 925-455-0404
Web: http://www.livermoretemple.org
HCCC Youth & Education Presents
“Rangoli Art” Workshop
A Vibrant, Visual, and Traditional Art of India
Sunday, March 27th, 2016
“Rangoli”
Ms. Vijayalakshmi Mohan
Time: 11.00 AM–2.00 PM
Venue: Assembly Hall
Limited Seats
Age: 7 Years and above
Maximum 30
** Free Workshop **
www.singarangoli.com
Guinness World Record Holder
Program Conducted by World Renowned,
Guinness World Record holder, trained art
therapist and special educator
Instructor sponsored by
Ms. Vijayalakshmi Mohan
Singapore International Foundation
Children/ Adults will be taught the meaning and history, basic rangoli designs,
kolam drawing skills, whole brain thinking activities, unleashing art and creative
skills. Invoke your creative side and express through “Rangoli” Art
Click the following link for Registration
Rangoli Workshop Registration
Questions? Send Email to: [email protected]
Event coordinator and Youth & Education Chair :
Srikali Goutam Varanasi ( 510-506-3706 after 6 PM)
Come With Spirit and Join Us!!
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Hindu Community and Cultural Center
1232 Arrowhead Ave, Livermore, CA 94551
Shiva-Vishnu Temple
Om Namah Shivaya
Om Namo Narayanaya
A Non-Profit Organization since 1977
Tax ID# 94-2427126; Inc# D0821589
Tel: 925-449-6255; Fax: 925-455-0404
Web: http://www.livermoretemple.org
Profile of Ms. Vijayalakshmi Mohan
Vijaya Mohan an Indian Singaporean is a renowned and acclaimed Rangoli artiste (Indian courtyard painting and floor art).
She holds the Guinness World Record for the largest Rangoli in the World and additionally holds 7 Singapore records in various categories
(the largest, longest, most number of people etc.). During her lifetime of Rangoli experience Vijaya has drawn over 8000 Rangolis in
Singapore including prominent Art establishments like ESPLANADE, Museums, Govt establishments ,Community centers, Hotels ,
Schools & Colleges, Airlines, Banks, Rotary clubs etc. Notable projects include Air India and British Airways, Esplanade and Museums
featured annually in Singapore, GOPIO Conference 2003, Dubai Shopping Festival 2009, ICAN Women’s Conference 2012.
She has had the privilege and honor of drawing her Rangolis in the presence of the previous President (Mr. S.R.Nathan) and
current President (Dr. Tony Tan) , Minister Mentor (Mr. Lee Kuan Yew) and the Prime Minister of Singapore (Mr. Lee Hsien Loong).
Overseas assignments include Mauritius, USA, Vietnam, Brunei, Dubai and India. Vijaya also conducts classes and workshops on
Rangoli and actively promotes this traditional Indian Art form from the past 20 years in Singapore.
Vijaya Mohan is a Singapore trained art therapist and special educator with 15 years of experience in the field of health,
therapy and the arts. She has worked with children with autism in school setting and is doing voluntary work in art therapy in various
organizations like Institute of Mental Health, Rehab for Elderly and in Singapore girl’s home. She has experience in working with
children affected by the Tsunami in Sri Lanka and Special Schools in India. She is currently working with special needs children and
conducts workshops on art therapy for school teachers, social workers, school counselors, and parents of special children.
Vijaya is also working with special children from the past 15 years as an educator/ Art Therapist. Vijaya is a member/
volunteer in numerous organizations like, Whampoa CC, Cairnhill CC, UWAS (University Graduate Women’s Association),Kannada
Sangha, GOPIO. She is also conducting Recreational Arts for Special Needs children at Cairnhill CC on a voluntary basis
Materials to bring:
1) Plain note book
2) Pencil & color pencil or magic pens for coloring
3) Thick card board to do Rangoli and take home-1feet by 1feet or 30cmby30cm
4) Glue to paste the materials on the board
5) Recycled materials like old CDs, Pista-shells, bottle caps, beads and buttons etc. (whatever easily available for
them)
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