That Book Store begins a new chapter in Porvorim with its first artist-led workshop in an expanded space
RAMANDEEP KAUR | NT BUZZ
Nearly three years after it first opened, That Book Store has moved into a new space in Kamat Nagar, Porvorim—this time with room not just for readers, but for makers, thinkers, and artists too. Founded in October 2021 by book curator Barkha Sharda and designer Kumar Chitrang,That Book Store is known for spotlighting books often overlooked in the noise of mainstream publishing. As a conscious choice, it does not stock bestsellers, but instead focuses on quieter, more thoughtful reads across age groups.
“Our focus has always been on lesser-known voices in literature, art, and lived experiences,” says Sharda. “This shapes not just the books we curate but also the events and collaborations we
take on.”
The first of these at the new location is a relief printmaking workshop by Delhi-based artist and educator Shruti Sarkar, scheduled for June 22, 11.30 a.m. to 5.30 p.m. The session is open to individuals aged 15 and above.
“Printmaking is something I’ve always wanted to try,” says Sharda. “Hosting this workshop felt like the perfect opportunity to learn alongside others in a shared, hands-on setting.”
Sarkar, who works across various media, is drawn to relief printmaking for its indirect and unpredictable process. “It’s laborious but full of surprises,” she says. “The fractured results and limitations force you to think differently.”
Her artistic practice often explores resistance, marginal spaces, and quiet observation—threads which will inform how she guides the workshop. Participants will begin by walking, observing, and documenting their surroundings, paying attention to details that usually go unnoticed. “These small acts of noticing can evolve into powerful visual narratives,” she explains. All tools and materials will be provided, and no prior experience is necessary. Each participant can expect to create a minimum of seven prints. “We’ll also touch on the historical context of printmaking and explore reproduction—not as mass production, but as a creative process,”
adds Sarkar.
While this is her first formal relief printmaking workshop, Sarkar has previously taught techniques such as serigraphy at the Sushant School of Architecture in Haryana, where she currently teaches.
(The session has limited seats and requires registration via email at navinalamba@hotmail.com. Last date to register is June 20, by noon. )
