Diwali Art Workshop in Delhi NCR for Schools, Colleges, Cafés and Home Groups
Diwali falls on Sunday, 8 November 2026. If you are organising a Diwali art workshop in Delhi NCR for a school, a college fest, a café, a residential society or a group of friends and family, this guide covers the three Diwali formats Kraftykinni runs for these groups: Diya Painting, the Lippan Mirror Tealight Holder and Madhubani Art Coasters.
Every session is guided step by step by Shramita Govil, a Fevicryl Certified Artist, with all materials included and no prior art experience needed. Looking for an office celebration instead? See our guide to Diwali workshop ideas for offices.
Who Books a Diwali Art Workshop
Schools run Diya Painting or Madhubani Art Coasters as a Diwali craft period. Kraftykinni's school workshops cover students from Grade 3 through college level, and the facilitator travels to your school. The school art workshops page has group formats and pricing.
Colleges book a live Diya Painting or coaster-painting stall as part of an annual Diwali Mela.
Cafés book Diya Painting or Diwali Jar Painting as a festive pop-up session for customers, a sip-and-craft format alongside chai and Diwali snacks.
Residential societies and community groups book a private session at a club, community hall or residential complex, so neighbours can make something together for Diwali.
Home groups of 10 or more, whether family, friends or a kitty party, book a session in a living room or a rented venue. Kraftykinni brings all the supplies and you provide tables, chairs and good lighting. Details are on the private art workshops page.
Three Diwali Art Workshop Formats for Schools and Groups
These are the same three formats that appear in our guide for offices, with notes here for schools, colleges, cafés, societies and home groups. In each one, every participant finishes a piece to take home.
1. Diya Painting
Duration: 60–75 minutes · Take-home: Yes
Participants hand-paint clay diyas with acrylic colours, floral motifs and metallic detailing, using the same Clay Art technique. There is no wheel and no kiln, and every design comes out different. It is our most-requested Diwali format, and at 60–75 minutes it is one of the shorter ones, which suits a school period or a stall at a college Diwali Mela.
2. Lippan Mirror Tealight Holder
Duration: 75–90 minutes · Take-home: Yes
Participants build a round mirror-inlay plate around a central tealight, using the same Lippan Art technique, the mud-and-mirror inlay work from Kutch, Gujarat. It is a good option when a group has already done diya painting before and wants something that still feels festive but different.
3. Madhubani Art Coasters
Duration: 60–90 minutes · Take-home: Yes
Participants hand-paint a Madhubani folk-art design onto a set of wooden coasters. Elephants, fish and birds are popular motifs. It gives a school or college group a cultural-heritage angle, along with a functional piece that people actually use at home.
Which Diwali Format Fits Your Group
A quick way to narrow the three down:
- School Diwali craft period → Diya Painting or Madhubani Art Coasters
- College Diwali Mela stall → Diya Painting or Madhubani Art Coasters
- Café festive pop-up → Diya Painting or Diwali Jar Painting
- Residential society or home group that wants a display piece → Lippan Mirror Tealight Holder
- Shorter slot → Diya Painting (60–75 minutes)
- Cultural or heritage angle → Madhubani Art Coasters
- Did diya painting last year → Lippan Mirror Tealight Holder
Group Size, Pricing and Notice for Diwali Workshops
The terms depend on who is booking.
Schools and colleges: groups from 20 students up to 200+. Pricing is ₹800 per student for 20–50 students, ₹700 for 50–100 and ₹600 for 100+, all materials included. Minimum 7 days' advance notice, with a 50% deposit to confirm the booking.
Residential societies and home groups (private bookings): groups from 10 participants upward. Pricing is ₹600–₹800 per person regardless of group size, all materials included. Minimum 5 days' notice, with a 50% deposit to confirm your date.
Cafés: share your date and the expected number of participants when you enquire, and we will confirm the details for a pop-up session.
The final quote depends on the format, group size and materials you choose.
Booking Deadlines for Diwali 2026
Diwali is on Sunday, 8 November 2026. The notice periods above count back from your event date, not from Diwali itself. A session held on Diwali Sunday needs a private booking by Tuesday, 3 November (5 days' notice) or a school or college booking by Sunday, 1 November (7 days' notice).
Those are minimums, not recommendations. Weekend dates fill first, and for private groups we suggest booking about two weeks ahead for a Saturday. For Saturday, 7 November, that means enquiring by around 24 October.
How a Diwali Art Workshop Works
Before the event: you choose the format, group size, date and venue.
On the day: Kraftykinni brings all the materials. Shramita Govil demonstrates the technique and then guides everyone step by step. For private bookings you only need to provide tables, chairs and adequate lighting.
At the end: every participant finishes a piece to take home. Kraftykinni has run 50+ workshops for 1,500+ participants across Delhi, Gurgaon and Noida.
Book a Diwali Art Workshop
To check availability, WhatsApp +91 9599622210 with your school, society, café or group name, the expected number of participants, your location (Delhi, Gurgaon or Noida), your preferred date and which of the three formats you would like to run.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Diwali in 2026?
Diwali (Lakshmi Puja) falls on Sunday, 8 November 2026.
What is the minimum group size for a Diwali art workshop?
Schools and colleges book from 20 students upward. Private groups such as residential societies and home groups book from 10 participants upward.
How much does a Diwali art workshop cost for schools, societies and home groups?
For schools and colleges, pricing is ₹800 per student for 20–50 students, ₹700 for 50–100 and ₹600 for 100+. For private groups it is ₹600–₹800 per person regardless of group size. All materials are included, and the final quote depends on the format and materials.
How much notice do you need for a Diwali workshop?
Schools and colleges need a minimum of 7 days' notice. Private bookings need a minimum of 5 days' notice. A 50% deposit confirms the booking. Weekend dates fill first, so book earlier where you can.
Which Diwali workshop is best for school students?
Schools typically run Diya Painting or Madhubani Art Coasters as a Diwali craft period. Diya Painting takes 60–75 minutes and Madhubani Art Coasters take 60–90 minutes.
Do participants need art experience?
No. Every session is guided step by step by Shramita Govil, a Fevicryl Certified Artist, and every participant finishes a piece to take home.
Can the workshop be held at our school, society or home?
Yes. Kraftykinni brings all materials and runs sessions across Delhi, Gurgaon and Noida. For private bookings you need to provide tables, chairs and adequate lighting.
I am organising Diwali for an office. Is this the right page?
This guide is for schools, colleges, cafés, societies and home groups. For an office celebration, read our separate guide to Diwali workshop ideas for offices, linked at the top of this post.