Dynamic

Playful

Inclusive

WHO ARE WE ?

Established in 2012 by Aishwarya Manivannan, Maisha Studio is a path-breaking creative education academy that serves as a launchpad for young artists and designers to develop their skills, and delve into creative vocations as career options.

Structured around Aishwarya’s unique learner-centric pedagogy and dynamic teaching methodology, the approach emphasizes every individual’s multi-dimensional potential. Maisha Studio, one of Chennai’s premier academies for art and design foundation studies, portfolio development, design thinking, creative programs, education, and career mentoring, embodies Aishwarya’s commitment to fostering creativity and innovation. 

Aishwarya focuses on education as a tool to shape strong, independent thinkers and creative leaders with conceptual thinking capacity and a clear sense of identity to use art and design as elements of impact and social change.

“MAISHA means LIFE in Swahili.

I established Maisha Studio to make creativity a way of life! ”

PEDAGOGY

At the heart of Maisha Studio is our pedagogy. We believe that every individual learns uniquely, and therefore must be taught in ways that align with their distinct learning styles. Our learner-focused method helps aspiring artists and designers pursue their passions and achieve their potential, setting them up for successful careers in the global creative fields.

Adaptive

Empathetic and inclusive design pedagogy empowering students to shape their learning journey without being bound by a fixed curriculum or time frame.

Learner mentor bond

Flexible, adaptive pathways that cater to individual interests and promote meaningful, professional and socially conscious development.

Empathetic

A holistic approach to learning and personality shaping which includes communication skills, presentation, body language, collaboration, delegation, time management, project management & design thinking skills.

Strong learner-mentor bonds developed and built on trust, compassion, and synergy paving the way for learners to push beyond their comfort zone and uncover new facets of their personality and potential.

Holistic approach

“I wanted to bridge the gap between the Indian education system, creative education and global industry requirements.”

WHAT OUR STUDENTS SAY..

“Aishwarya ma'am's infectious passion for teaching and her ability to push each individual to their full potential have been instrumental in my growth.”

Nithin Suresh, Srushti Institute of Art Design and Technology, B.des Industrial Arts and Design Practices

“A  superwoman who is constantly on the move and always doing something fascinating.”

Ponni Ashok.LASALLE College of the Arts, BA(hons) Fashion Design and Textiles

OUR FOUNDER

Aishwarya Manivannan is an award-winning multi-disciplinary artist, designer, educationist and international Silambam champion. A prominent voice in creative education, she has collaborated with national and international organizations, led educational reforms, and spoken at prestigious forums like TEDx, Australia-India Youth Dialogue, and Indo-Philippine Literary Festival. Former head of  the visual arts department at M.Ct.M International School Chennai where she taught IB and IGCSE courses, Aishwarya has taught art and design at NIFT, KREA University, Loyola College, MOP Vaishnav College, and other premier institutions. 

Aishwarya’s passion for Silambam has earned her 23 medals in international tournaments and revived global interest in the ancient martial art by integrating it with modern artistic expressions. Her advocacy work spans across art, performance, culture, and technology, blending tradition with contemporary relevance.

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