The Madhubani Painting Workshop provided students with hands-on exposure to a traditional Indian art form while also nurturing entrepreneurial skills. Through this workshop, students not only learned the intricate techniques of Madhubani but also understood how such skills can be transformed into business opportunities. It encouraged creativity, market awareness, and product development thinking—essential traits for future entrepreneurs. By exploring ways to monetize their art through customized products, exhibitions, and online platforms, students gained insights into turning passion into a sustainable venture.
The Styling Workshop conducted by Sejal Agarwal played a significant role in enhancing students’ entrepreneurial abilities. Through this session, students gained practical insights into the world of fashion styling, learning how personal style can be transformed into a professional service. The workshop emphasized key entrepreneurial aspects such as building a personal brand, understanding client needs, and offering customized styling solutions. It encouraged students to think beyond design and focus on service-based business models, client interaction, and market positioning—essential components of entrepreneurship in the fashion industry. This experience empowered students to envision career opportunities as independent stylists or fashion entrepreneurs.
The Block Printing for Business Workshop offered students an immersive introduction to traditional textile art combined with real-world business insights. Participants learned foundational techniques—such as carving wooden blocks, mixing natural dyes, preparing fabric, and printing their own designs—under expert guidance. This hands-on experience not only built creative skill but also encouraged innovation in product development, design thinking, and quality control. Crucially, the workshop framed these skills through an entrepreneurial lens: students explored how to build a micro-business, evaluate market demand, price handmade goods, and package artisanal products for sale. By crafting tangible items and planning their business application, participants developed confidence in turning craft into commerce. The result was a blend of artistic appreciation and practical insight—fostering creativity, self-reliance, and an entrepreneurial mindset essential for launching small-scale fashion or handicraft ventures.