A creative home in the heart of Sabarmati since 1998. Founded and led by award-winning educator Nehal Shah — guiding thousands of students to find their artistic voice.
Kala Darshan Art Academy was founded in 1998 by Nehal Shah in, Ahmedabad. What began as a personal mission to make art education accessible and joyful has grown into one of Ahmedabad's most trusted art schools .
The academy is MSME registered and offers a full spectrum of art education — from foundational drawing to advanced painting, traditional folk art, complete diploma courses, and state-level exam preparation.
Every year, students celebrate at the Annual Convocation and Annual Student Exhibition — two milestones that mark the growth of every artist who passes through Kala Darshan.
Kala Darshan opens doors far beyond the studio — from national competitions to formal diplomas.
Nehal Shah's dedication to art education has been recognised at every level — from Ahmedabad's most prestigious art galleries to the students whose lives she has transformed.
A full spectrum of art disciplines — taught in person at the academy in Sabarmati, Ahmedabad.
Everything Nehal teaches at Kala Darshan is now available online through The Art Lab — live Zoom classes, video lessons, and community access from anywhere in the world.
Course is short, simple and to the point. Although I knew some of these things but I never used or applied them. Now, after taking this course, I truly agree that it is the way I want to create my own artwork going forward. Thank you!
This course proved to be a game changer and helped me a lot in killing my habit of procrastination. Really enjoyed the whole vibe — short and simple without missing anything.
Oil pastel mastery course is short, simple and to the point. I never applied what I knew until now. After this course, I truly agree this is the way I want to create my own artwork going forward.
Visit Kala Darshan Art Academy in Ahmedabad, or start learning online through The Art Lab today.
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