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Program Plan

Kalāvanam plans to offer a dynamic range of experiences designed to foster creativity, inquiry, ecological sensitivity, and collaboration. All programs are shaped by Kalāvanam’s core values and a commitment to living and learning in harmony with nature.

Retreats & Camps

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Kalāvanam provides a tranquil space for seasonal and themed residential programs:

Pause Retreats to contemplate and connect
Creative, Reflective Retreats for artists & thinkers
Youth Camps
Wellness & Art Retreats

Workshops & Masterclasses

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Kalāvanam will host hands-on sessions across artistic disciplines for learners at various levels—from curious novices to committed practitioners. Workshops may vary in format from two-day taster sessions to intensive, immersive residencies for deeper engagement. Offerings will include:

Traditional Craft
Design and Innovation
Contemplative Architecture & Sustainable Living
Outdoor Learning and Life Skills
Art and Ecology-based Programs

Educational Programs

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These offerings are designed to enrich learning for students and young adults seeking meaningful, real-world experiences:

Gap Year or Bridge Programs focused on craft, sustainability, and community immersion
Internships & Apprenticeships with master artisans and sustainability practitioners
School Programs that invite school groups to engage with land, craft, and nature through experiential modules.

Residencies

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Kalāvanam will curate diverse residency formats to encourage deep reflection, creative exchange, and interdisciplinary exploration:

Individual Artist Residencies that allow artists to work in a community nestled in nature.
Collaborative Artist Residencies pairing traditional artisans with contemporary designers and artists
Thematic Residencies centred around ideas and concepts that can be divergently explored.
Symbiotic Residencies that bring together participants from different disciplines
Conscious Living Residencies that allow seekers to explore Krishnamurti’s teachings

Sustainable Living Programs

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Rooted in ecological awareness, these programs introduce participants to regenerative practices such as:

Eco-Architecture & Vernacular Construction
Organic Farming & Permaculture
Natural Remedies, Foraging & Rewilding
Land-based Art Practices & Nature Observation

Collaborative Cross-Disciplinary Projects

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Interdisciplinary initiatives will spark new ways of thinking and creating:

Design & Innovation Labs that bridge traditional knowledge with STEAM education and innovation
Collaborative Cross-Disciplinary Projects
with scientists, writers, ecologists, and artisans.

Programs For Artisan & Community Engagement

Livelihood Programs

To support visibility and viability of artisanal work, Kalāvanam may:

Curate exhibitions in collaboration with other organizations
Connecting artisans with markets
Host pop-bazaars or online directory to connect artisans with wider audiences.

Local Community Engagement

Our programs are rooted in the local context, seeking to involve and uplift surrounding communities:

Local Craft Revival Projects
Cultural Festivals & Fairs
Vocational training workshops

Artisan Skill Development

Efforts to strengthen skills may include:

Financial Literacy Workshops
Design & Product Development Programs
Artisan Skill Development
Entrepreneurship training programs with organizations and experts on social entrepreneurship and design thinking.

Research & Documentation

Preserving and propagating traditional knowledge is a central aim:

Craft Documentation Projects: oral histories, AV documentation, content development
Research Fellowships
Resource Archives