How it all began…

The World o’ Cerámica was created 12 years ago, when I first discovered my love for the crafts.

I am a self-taught creator, who has been experimenting with various mediums since the first time I dabbled with crafts in 2002.
Internet, friends and other artists have contributed in creating my own style.

It first began as a bunch of amateurs from college setting up a stall for friends and family to earn some pocket-money.

We found our separate paths after we graduated, and mine led to this world of incredible peace and tranquility. That is what I experience when I am consumed by a project that need my absolute and minute attention.

 

I moved from pottery to murals and now my fascination is with these realistic looking food miniatures.

The possibilities that these cuties opened up are endless and ideas don’t stop flowing. The actual production is trying hard to keep up with ideas.

 

Even so, I’m in the constant search of new ideas and techniques that can be creatively used to blend with my style of work.

This search has led me to the amazing craft of decoupage, which a tech-obsessed friend described as real life in PNG format 😉

Since day one, I have been my only competition. Everyday I wanted to better my work and continue to gather compliments from my buyers.

Saying my work is a hobby is an understatement because it consumes me.

When I am at my work table, that is the only world that exists.

When I am at an exhibition, the only people who exist are those who look at my work. All I desire is to watch their faces transform with appreciation.

Selling online

The time is here when selling online is no longer an option or luxury. It’s mandatory for every small business to have a strong online presence.

Having an online shop tells the customer that we value your time and are here to make your shopping experience easier.

It also says that we understand your social need. Social events keep cropping up where you may need to buy or send a special gift but do not have the time to go out and hunt for a good store that will provide what you need.

With the internet the world has grown larger and smaller at the same time. You have access to an almost unlimited range of options but each one is extremely easy to reach.

In keeping with the times, I have increased my borders from just Bangalore customers, to the entire nation and now global customers are welcome to appreciate and own my work.

Follow the links in the below images to reach my stores.

Indian customers are welcome to visit my own online store for convenient payment options through Net-banking, Credit or Debit cards..

International customers can look for my store on “Etsy” for easy payment through PayPal, Credit or Debit cards and shipping options.

  

~ Aruna

World o’ Cerámica

Miniature Food Sculpting Workshop_Intermediate

This is a workshop where you can create unique gifts for your loved ones while learning the skills to continue your work beyond the class.I call it an intermediate level workshop as it involves a lot of patience to create the tiny little toppings for most of the projects.

Projects to take home: 

~ 3 Keychains

1. Urli with floating flowers
2. Idli Vada with chutney and sambar
3. Toast and fried egg

~ 4 Fridge-Magnets

1. Butter Masala Dosa with chutney and sambar
2. Pizza with choice of toppings
3. Cake with Mango and Kiwi toppings
4. Cream Pie with Banana and Cherry toppings

*Procedure to mix the homemade clay and shaping of Designs indicated in the images will be taught
*All Materials will be provided for use. Additional kits will be available for sale
*Additional toppings may be made if time permits.

Click here: Register by paying an advance of Rs. 500 (non-refundable). The remaining amount will be collected before the class commences.
(You may choose to pay the full amount while registering.)

Fee: Rs. 2700
Duration: 4 hours
Date: Jun 27th 2015
Start Time: 11 AM

Venue: 22, Basappa Road, Shanthinagar, Bangalore – 560027

Snacks, coffee/tea will be provided on request. Feel free to bring your own munchies too
The studio is located on the first floor and easily accessible. 
Please be punctual.

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Mini-Food sculpting Workshop at Sri Kumarans

So my first workshop for a young crowd went a million times better than I expected. I only hope they thought so too!

Key highlights of the class

The group of 15 students kept me on my toes for the entire 4 hour session which flew past too quickly.

The enthusiastic bunch managed to teach me a thing or two as well 🙂

The session was primarily for mini-Indian food sculpting. We created 5 south Indian breakfast dishesThe kids had a tough time choosing the designs they wished to create. Each one had their own variation of the designs at the end of the class adding a variety to the normal designs I usually teach.

A few impromptu videos I prepared last week were kept looping in the background and enabled the students to create their designs with very little intervention from me.

All in all, I think I managed to create a classroom full of happy crafters and admiring teachers!

And for the first time I was called “Aruna ma’am” 🙂 A huge feeling of accomplishment!

 

Contact: worldoceramica@gmail.com

Web: worldoceramica.wikidot.com

 

Workshops and preparations…

The main thing consuming me right now is DIY Workshops at World o’ Cerámica.

Since I do not have the easy excuse of the so-called “stage fear” anymore, how can I refuse a workshop to a large audience? Kids this time!

Am I freaked out? Of course!!!

Kids demand honesty! You cannot bluff your way through just giving them any answer. Because they listen! They remember!

Unlike adults, they motive is just to learn what is being taught.

We will see how it goes. Scheduled for this Saturday, provided my work generates enough interest.

Hello world!

You have seen my work, admired it and some of you have gone ahead and purchased it. 

But I have never shared what goes on inside this mind which creates the beauties that you have loved. 

So here goes…

Every week you will see a new post from me, talking about what inspires my work, what are the thoughts that run in my head while creating them. And I pledge to do so to help you connect with my work and not just look at the surface level beauty. Because there are levels to this art that only the artist gets and I hope to put it in words that convey the message to the buyers. 

Who knows, you may find a love for the art in yourself and want to try your hands (and mind) at it!