The future depends
on what we do in
the present.

MAHATMA GANDHI

The future depends on what
we do in the present.

MAHATMA GANDHI

INNOVATIVE TRAINING MODEL 01

An Innovative Training Model

Centered in excellence, the training model of
The Chanakya School of Craft is focused on:

  • Learning by doing
  • International faculty with holistic teaching methodology
  • Collaborations with design schools and international design
    houses for practical and immersive learning experiences
  • Internships that provide global luxury industry experience
A HOLISTIC APPROACH 02

A Holistic Approach

Following a traditional Indian holistic approach, the Chanakya School of Craft helps the students to acquire a broad vision while also instilling knowledge in craft, ecological consciousness and design thinking.

The curriculum includes:

Over 300 hand embroidery techniques and cultural knowledge, visits to museums, workshops and other culturally significant places, life skills related to self-improvement, health and workplace safety.  

Our endeavour is to create an environment that is dedicated to our women : One that is open, encouraging, and that imparts knowledge to give them the wings to succeed in the real world and be self-sufficient, empowered and independent.

COMPLETE PROGRAM 03

One Year Program

30%

BASIC
EMBROIDERY
SKILLS

30%

intermediate
embroidery
skills

40%

ADVANCED
EMBROIDERY
SKILLS

CRAFT
INTERNSHIP

The Chanakya School program is organized in four main areas:

• Course Curriculum | Basic Technical Knowledge | Geographic specificity | Principles of Design

• Culture and Educational Visits | Heritage | Arts | Craft | Products

• Personal Development | Life Skills | Why is Craft important to me? | Physical Awareness

• Hands on Work | Basic stitching | Advanced stitching | Beads and sequins and ari embroidery

The curriculum encourages learning and exposure to not just the technical aspects of embroidery and the crafts but also to try and open the minds of our students to all kinds of culture and design from India and around the world. Training our women in aspects of design such as colour theory, semiotics and art history, in a simple and engaging manner, helps them look beyond the techniques and embrace craft in all its aspects.

TECHNIQUES 04

Range of Techniques

Some of the techniques taught at
The Chanakya School of Craft include:
MACRAME
HAND EMBROIDERY
CROCHET
TOY MAKING
APPLIQUE
WEAVING
LACE WORK
HAND PAINTING
ORIGAMI
SMOCKING
AND OTHERS
01 INNOVATIVE TRAINING MODEL

An Innovative Training Model

Centered in excellence, the training model of The Chanakya School of Craft is foscued on :

  • Learning by doing
  • International faculty with holistic teaching methodology
  • Collaborations with design schools and international design
    houses for practical and immersive learning experiences
  • Internships that provide global luxury industry experience
02 A HOLISTIC APPROACH

A Holistic Approach

Following a traditional Indian holistic approach, the Chanakya School of Craft helps the students to acquire a broad vision while also instilling knowledge in craft, ecological consciousness and design thinking.

The curriculum includes:

Over 300 hand embroidery techniques and cultural knowledge, visits to museums, workshops and other culturally significant places, life skills related to self-improvement, health and workplace safety. 

Our endeavour is to create an environment that is dedicated to our women : One that is open, encouraging, and that imparts knowledge to give them the wings to succeed in the real world and be self-sufficient, empowered and independent.

03 COMPLETE PROGRAM
30%

BASIC
embroidery
skills

30%

intermediate
embroidery
skills

40%

advanced
embroidery
skills

CRAFT INTERNSHIP

One Year Program

The Chanakya School program is organized in four main areas:

• Course Curriculum Basic Technical Knowledge | Geographic specificity | Principles of Design

• Culture and Educational Visits Heritage | Arts | Craft | Products

• Personal Development Life Skills | Why is Craft important to me? | Physical Awareness

• Hands on Work Basic stitching | Advanced stitching | Beads and sequins and ari embroidery

The curriculum encourages learning and exposure to not just the technical aspects of embroidery and the crafts but also to try and open the minds of our students to all kinds of culture and design from India and around the world. Training our women in aspects of design such as colour theory, semiotics and art history, in a simple and engaging manner, helps them look beyond the techniques and embrace craft in all its aspects.

04 TECHNIQUES

Range of Techniques

Some of the techniques taught at
The Chanakya School of Craft include:
MACRAME
HAND EMBROIDERY
CROCHET
TOY MAKING
APPLIQUE
WEAVING
LACE WORK
HAND PAINTING
ORIGAMI
SMOCKING
AND OTHERS