Behind every weathered door in Girgaon lies a universe of memories, a living archive of the city’s past. Journey through the historic heart of South Mumbai, uncovering the living memories and narratives through the eyes of its most cherished establishments and the individuals who breathe life into them.

Led by Urban Sketcher, Educator, and Children's Book Illustrator Zainab Tambawalla, translate Girgaon's human essence onto paper as Historian and Founder, Bombaywalla Simin Patel unveils its layered history. From a century-old café named after its Parisian counterpart to a historic gymnasium whose 900 members once volunteered in India’s independence movement—explore these and other iconic spaces that define Girgaon’s legacy. Through guided storytelling and on-location sketching, this workshop offers a rare opportunity to document the people and places that shape Girgaon’s cultural landscape.

Join us and capture people’s histories of Girgaon—one stroke at a time.

Highlights:

·      Use travel sketching as a means to observe and absorb.

·      Explore how personal narratives shape the character of public spaces.

·      Develop a visual storytelling approach that goes beyond the lens of just a camera.

·      Discover Girgaon’s evolving history through its long-standing businesses and their custodians.

·      Create a unique illustrated spread capturing Girgaon’s human and cultural landscape.