IGNOU launches sand art courses by Sudarshan Pattnaik, apply by Sept 15

The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has introduced two new online courses on sand art in collaboration with internationally acclaimed sand artist a and Padma Shri awardee from Puri, Odisha, Sudarsan Pattnaik.

The courses are being offered through the Ministry of Education’s Swayam platform and are open for enrolment until September 15.

The two courses, titled 'Introduction to Sand Art' and 'Principles & Formats of Sand Art',



are designed to provide both theoretical and practical understanding of sand art creation.

The courses began on July 15 and will run until November 15, 2025, spanning a total of 12 weeks.

Instructor Sudarsan Pattnaik represented India in over 60 international sand art championships and festivals, making him one of the most recognised sand artists in the world. His insights and field experience form the backbone of the course content.