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We’re a Community art space and Ceramic studio. It’s a place to learn, to practice, to share and to celebrate art. Art enthusiasts can take art retreats, workshops and courses in ceramic/pottery medium.
Professional ceramic artists and other medium artists can use the studio space, materials or accommodation.
The studio is located in Dharamkot Village, Dharmshala, Himachal Pradesh, India.
Art Retreat
(Residential)
If you want to take a creative break, where you could live in the nature and make your own art pieces, you can join 5 days creative retreat.
Workshops
(Non-Residential)
If you are looking forward to getting hands on experience or basic understanding of pottery you can attend workshop with one or two sessions in a day depending on your availability.
Courses
(Residential/Non-Residential)
Pottery Workshops
Introduction to Pottery
Duration– 2.5 hours
Fees– INR 2500/per person
Includes– taxes, all the materials and one glazed piece.
Age– 16years +
FRI- 11am-1:30pm and 3pm-5:30pm
SAT- 11am-1:30pm and 3pm-5:30pm
SUN- 3pm-5:30pm
MON- 11am-1:30pm and 3pm-5:30pm
TUE- 11am-1:30pm and 3pm-5:30pm
Introduction to pottery is the perfect workshop for those who wish to learn/understand all the basic aspects of pottery while making their own pottery pieces.
Details
This workshop starts with an introduction to pottery- where you will learn how a studio works, what are the different stages/techniques of making pottery.
In this workshop you will be making pottery with the hands which will includes different basic techniques like pinching, coiling and slab. Once the pieces are made you can make different textures or use colours to give it a unique look.
In this session you can make things like mug, bowl, platter, name plate, planter or wind chime etc.
Collecting your piece – After the workshop you can collect your piece from the studio after 6 days. This piece will be food safe and can be used as a functional pottery. If you are not able to collect it, we can ship it your address anywhere in India with extra charges of 300/-
Bookings – For the this workshop booking are open only for coming 60 days, for booking and any other query please whatsapp/call on +91 9805312554 (Vivek), advance reservation with full payment will be required.
Refund/cancellation–
80% refund- 5 days before the workshop
50% refund – 3 days before the workshop
30% refund – 2 days before the worksop
Rescheduling-
No extra charges- 4 days before the workshop starts
30% extra charges- 0-3 days before the workshop starts
Pottery Wheel Experience
Duration– 2 hours
Fees– INR 2200/ person
Includes– taxes and all the materials.
Age– 16years +
FRI- 11:30am-1:30pm and 3pm-5pm
SAT- 11:30am-1:30pm and 3pm-5pm
SUN- 3:30pm-5:30pm
MON- 11:30am-1:30pm and 3pm-5pm
TUE- 11:30pm-1:30pm and 3pm-5pm
This session is based on the pottery wheel, which is one of the different techniques of making pottery.
Details
This session is based on the pottery wheel, which is one of the different techniques of making pottery. Instructors will give a short introduction and demonstrate how to work on pottery wheel then all the participants get to work on their wheels and instructors will be there through out the session for help.
Working on the pottery wheel is a skill which requires a lot of practice, but still as a beginner it will be fun experience for you and you will get the basics. With the instructor’s help you will be able to make some small shapes like mugs and bowls.
Collecting your piece – After the workshop you can take your wet pieces, there are no extra charges for it. You can take them carefully, colour them and put as decor piece. But these piece can not be used as a functional pottery and it dissolve in the water.
If you want these pieces to be glazed there will be extra charges of 500/pc. These pieces can be collected after 5 days from the studio.
If you are not able to collect it, we can ship it your address anywhere in India with extra charges of 300/pc.
Bookings – For the day pass bookings are always open for coming 60 days, for booking and any other query please whatsapp/call on +91 9805312554 (Vivek), advance reservation with full payment will be required.
Refund/cancellation-
80% refund- 10 days before the workshop
50% refund – 7 days before the workshop
30% refund – 4 days before the worksop
Rescheduling-
No extra charges- 3 days before the workshop starts
30% extra charges- 0-2 days before the workshop starts
Art of Wheel Throwing (5 Days)
Starts every Friday
Level– Beginners
Time –11AM- 1.30PM and 3pm-5:30pm
Total Duration – 12.5 HOURS
Fees (Non residential) –10600+18% GST/person (Including – taxes and all materials)
Fees (Residential) 29700+18% GST/person (including – taxes, materials, private room and all meals) stay option available till 15th March 2024 only
Age – 18years +
This five-day workshop is designed to propel beginners/ intermediate into the art of wheel throwing. Over this short timeframe, participants will progress carefully from foundational techniques to advanced skills, shaping a complete understanding of pottery creation on wheel. Perfect for individuals seeking a prompt yet detailed introduction to pottery, our condensed format ensures a solid foundation in wheel throwing.